Sky History 2 HD Thursday

Experts investigate reports of bird-like figures that practised advanced medical science in ancient times, considering whether or not they could have been extra-terrestrial

Experts investigate mysterious relics that have been revered by cultures for millennia, considering if these sacred items truly hold divine or otherworldly power

Actor Laurence Fishburne explores the story of notorious 17th-century Scottish pirate William Kidd and his treasures, the majority of which were never recovered

Victory in war doesn't just require sound military strategy, vital resources and equipment are also critical. The episode explores how the Axis powers failed in this regard

The haunting history of the town that time forgot, unexplained circles in the New Mexico desert and a possible clue to extra-terrestrial life in the Arctic

Experts investigate reports of bird-like figures that practised advanced medical science in ancient times, considering whether or not they could have been extra-terrestrial

Experts investigate mysterious relics that have been revered by cultures for millennia, considering if these sacred items truly hold divine or otherworldly power

Alice Roberts visits Manchester to explore the spirit of protest and revolution that grew out of the experience of Britain's working class during the Industrial Revolution

Tony Robinson treks along the coastline between Plymouth in Devon and Falmouth, learning about the smuggling trade in Cornwall during the late 18th century

Drama-documentary telling the story of the Roman Empire. Emperor Trajan throws his great games of AD 107, and the crowd is treated to a rare spectacle - female gladiators

Victory in war doesn't just require sound military strategy, vital resources and equipment are also critical. The episode explores how the Axis powers failed in this regard

The team investigates legendary man-eating croc Gustav, glowing lights in Mexico and chilling footage of a pair of dogs acting like they have just seen a ghost

The hunting of Jack the Ripper from space, the battle of the big guns in the land of the Bible, the clash of the mega-beasts, and a visitation from another galaxy

The story of a remote Brazilian island that locals claim was visited nightly for two months in 1977 by flying objects, leaving people with bizarre puncture marks and blood loss

Modern science helps uncover the secrets of health and wealth, from Queen Hatshepsut's death to a case of breast cancer

From the destructive Viking axe to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, a look at how razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors have spilled blood and forged empires

Actor Laurence Fishburne explores the story of notorious 17th-century Scottish pirate William Kidd and his treasures, the majority of which were never recovered

Bettany Hughes focuses on events leading up to and after 9th June 68AD, when Emperor Nero took his life, examining how it triggered the eventual decline of the Roman Empire

Experts investigate reports of bird-like figures that practised advanced medical science in ancient times, considering whether or not they could have been extra-terrestrial