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The events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863, when sharpshooters attempted to stop Robert E Lee's Alabama shock troops from flanking the Union lines

Documentary exploring the mysteries surrounding Area 51 in the US state of Nevada, examining the theories linking it to extraterrestrial encounters

Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts

Drew Pritchard visits a country estate mentioned in the Domesday Book, unearths a cupboard that has been unopened for decades and finds a weathervane dating to 1800

Henry gets the chance to make motorcycling history and ride a pre-1955 classic motorcycle in an attempt to break the world land speed record

Bruce Crompton is asked to find Second World War spy items that help tell the story of Ian Fleming and James Bond. First, he visits a debonair dealer in London

The ancient city of Abydos contains Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult. Archaeologists use drone imaging to investigate

The events surrounding the Battle of Nashville in December 1864, when Confederate forces tried to retake the city in a daring attempt to regain the upper hand in the war

Drew Pritchard visits a country estate mentioned in the Domesday Book, unearths a cupboard that has been unopened for decades and finds a weathervane dating to 1800

Bruce Crompton travels from Plymouth to Illinois by buying and selling various German hardware, while his mate Kevin purchases the last remaining German torpedo boat for £5 million

The pursuit of profit sees Henry and Fuzz rummaging through Rebecca and Sue's sheds near Newark. It's home to all manner of vehicles and parts

In Bournemouth, Henry and Fuzz look through Max's vast automobilia collection. Whilst some are fully restored, others need fixing up. What will they come away with?

History enthusiast Don Wildman investigates a town under attack from the undead, reveals how PT Barnum saved the Brooklyn Bridge and looks at a tale of an atomic filmmaker

A first-hand account of how an emergency procedure was conducted to save a new ISS solar array. Plus, the story of the first Korean astronaut's bumpy ride during re-entry

HMS Bulwark returns from a vital humanitarian mission rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean, and a Devonport sailor takes his relaxation time to excessive new levels

Former Army Paratroopers Bruce Crompton and Freddie Kruyer explore the troops' vital role in defeating the Germans in Second World War

Drew Pritchard heads to Italy hoping to find some antiques that his rivals won't be able to match

Starting out from Chicago on his ludicrous American Chopper, Henry makes his way through the first three states on iconic Route 66: Illinois, Kansas and Missouri

In Derbyshire, Henry and Fuzz visit Rob's haven of classic and rare bikes. They explore his collection of 1960s Lambretta scooters and 1920s 'flat tankers'

In Lincolnshire, Henry and Fuzz trawl through Dave's eclectic mix of military, classic and agricultural items. What will they come away with?

At Biggin Hill, south-east London, military equipment collector Bruce Crompton views a collector's haul of Second World War Spitfires

Drew Pritchard heads to Italy hoping to find some antiques that his rivals won't be able to match

HMS Bulwark returns from a vital humanitarian mission rescuing migrants in the Mediterranean, and a Devonport sailor takes his relaxation time to excessive new levels

Starting out from Chicago on his ludicrous American Chopper, Henry makes his way through the first three states on iconic Route 66: Illinois, Kansas and Missouri

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