The Battle of Alcatraz tells the story of one of the greatest jailbreaks of all time. The year is 1946, and five desperate convicts launch a brilliant escape plan. That is, until mayhem erupts, and the Rock becomes the site of a dramatic and violent stand-off.
Revealing, for the first time, the astonishing secret events behind the Russian submarine K-129 that went missing on March 8, 1968, taking the Soviet Union and the U.S. to the brink of war.
Dan Jones presents a documentary series which explores the history of Britain's greatest castles. Each episode takes a look at a different castle located in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
In this unique take on British history, Professor Alice Roberts explores Britain's rich and varied past through the stories of individual towns.
Reveals the secrets behind the Great Wall of China, Jordan's gem Petra, the Incan citadel of Machu Picchu and the island medieval monastery of Le Mont Saint-Michel in France to give a unique approach in delving into their engineering mysteries.
Legends of the Pharaohs brings to life Egypt’s great pyramid builders and traces one remarkable century of epic construction at Giza.
River Hunters pairs US Youtube sensation Beau Ouimette, a river detectorist with over 30 years’ experience, with presenter and keen swimmer Rick Edwards, as they search the UK’s waterways for archaeological finds.
Pawn Stars brings viewers inside the doors of a family-run pawnshop in Las Vegas, where three generations of men from the Harrison family jointly run the business, with clashing and camaraderie every step of the way.
Irish Pickers follows Dublin-based antiques expert and historical dealer Ian Dowling, with his team comprising of Mark ‘Butzy’ Butterly, ‘Vintage’ Vinny Smith and Ali Foy as they discover, buy and sell Irish treasures.
