Discovery History Thursday

Official documents shed light on NASA's secret 'plan B', put in place in case the first moon landing failed, and the Cassini mission unravels a 300-year-old mystery

A look at how development of the jet engine changed air combat as it dramatically increased the speed and altitude at which aeroplanes flew

The Time Team presenter examines 3D stereographic images of the much-mythologised 'wild west' as he profiles historical figures that became legends of the era

Priceless gold and silver artefacts are believed to be lost in King Solomon's hidden mines. Rob and Stefan search for the legendary treasure.

Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub. And, in Leigh-on-Sea, he finds an array of unusual objects salvaged from building sites

Metalworker Ted Edley and gilder Ruth Tappin transform an antique French Lily Chandelier. Meanwhile, Robin Johnson works on an Irish estate wardrobe that is falling apart

A Hollywood blockbuster seeks an authentic Second World War SAS jeep within two weeks, and Bruce Crompton strives to meet the deadline

Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore the myths surrounding the legendary lost city of Troy

Air power is very important in war, but requires infrastructure such as airfields that limit where it can be used. How did naval solutions help overcome this problem?

Drew Pritchard is on the hunt for rare objects in a Devizes dealership inside a pub. And, in Leigh-on-Sea, he finds an array of unusual objects salvaged from building sites

Bruce Crompton heads to Ypres in Belgium to look for items from the First World War and also goes for a ride in one of the first tanks ever used in combat

On a trip to Worcestershire, Henry and Sam fall in love with a barn full of extraordinary automobilia. However, the guys find it hard work to negotiate with the vendors

Henry Cole and Sam check out a quirky collection of custom vehicles in Yorkshire. They find a vintage monowheel and a plane that's been converted into a three-wheeled car

Nikola Tesla died before he finished a mysterious, earth-shattering invention. However, it is hoped the ground beneath his only remaining lab may yield clues

Declassified files detail how three cosmonauts died in mysterious circumstances while re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Plus, a Nasa rover discovers clues that help solve a murder

Bad weather strikes treasure hunter Darrell Miklos as he makes his way along the Columbus trail, forcing him to put his gear to the ultimate test

Looking at the story of how London's infamous Kray twins prospered behind bars, after being incarcerated at the height of their power on the morning of May 9, 1968

In Margate, Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. At a Georgian mansion in Fife, he finds a surprising bargain

Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern

In North Yorkshire, Sam and Henry examine an incredible collection of classic American motors. However, the guys are most interested in a rusty Mini

Henry and Sam look around a shed full of vintage motorcycles and intriguing memorabilia. The guys see potential in a Yamaha RD350, but can they afford it?

Bruce Crompton and his team, buy, repair and sell Second World War military gear, travelling the world in search of rare artefacts to restore and sell

In Margate, Kent, Drew Pritchard snaps up a good deal at a 'junk emporium' run by some of his best contacts. At a Georgian mansion in Fife, he finds a surprising bargain

Bad weather strikes treasure hunter Darrell Miklos as he makes his way along the Columbus trail, forcing him to put his gear to the ultimate test

Game restorer Mark Squires repairs and rebuilds a 1960s one armed bandit game. Metalworker Ted Edley is tasked with restoring a rusty buoy lantern

Buying goods from home

Buying goods from home

Declassified files detail how three cosmonauts died in mysterious circumstances while re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Plus, a Nasa rover discovers clues that help solve a murder