Sky History 2 Wednesday

Investigations into the possibility that extraterrestrials with a superior knowledge of science and engineering landed on Earth thousands of years ago

Ancient alien theorists explore the origins of mythical gods, and examine whether the tales of superhuman beings could be based on sightings of extraterrestrials

A case involving a radio distress call from a seven-year-old boy lost alone in the desert. As the hunt continued, the case became more and more mysterious

With the East Coast adventure slowly coming to an end Peter and Elroy contemplate what they have found and learned throughout the journey, as a new plan starts to form

The events of December 1941 when under cover of a fierce naval bombardment, a taskforce of elite British commandos sailed toward the Norwegian town of South Vaagso

A notion that the gods of Greece - including Zeus, Apollo and Poseidon from Mount Olympus - were actually extra-terrestrial visitors to Earth

Ancient astronaut theorists who suggest that aliens have been guiding mankind in secret to bring about huge leaps in technological advancement

The British Empire from its peak in the early 20th century through uprisings, wars and inevitable decline. Including early colour home movies from the Raj

Al takes a look at colonial rule in Jamaica, with Chris Daley helping him uncover the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean and the barbaric realities of the slave trade

US Air Force reservists are pursued by lights while flying back to their base. Plus, Constable Godfrey loses consciousness when he investigates a strange disruption

A hitchhiker spots a pattern of lights and is terrified when they seem to attack him. A sighting in France becomes one of the most investigated cases in UFO history

In Utah, the Dillmans must tread carefully to avoid triggering an Aztec water trap. The Villescas family discover more secrets beneath the Fire Pits

Ortis Deley learns how the region became a global phenomenon after a best-selling book, and Rick Edwards hears from a fisherman who spent 16 days lost in the area

How six men, led by the mastermind, Nuno Pontes, escaped Pittsburgh State Penitentiary. They made it as far as Texas, before being caught and returned to prison

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in the east of the country, where finds include Britain's biggest Roman letter hoard, sunken treasure and Caesar's Fort

Detailing how an elite group of British paratroopers managed to launch a midnight raid in order to capture Hitler's unusual radar equipment

A focus on the widespread belief in astrology, the spread of astronomical knowledge and how the revolutionary ideas of Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo reshape our ancient skies

Ortis Deley goes in search of the lost city of Atlantis, while Rick Edwards experiences one of the area's deadliest threats - reefs lurking beneath the waves

Dr Fern Riddell and Dr Karen Bellinger examine the death and final resting place of Genghis Khan, finding such information to be shrouded in mystery

A notion that the gods of Greece - including Zeus, Apollo and Poseidon from Mount Olympus - were actually extra-terrestrial visitors to Earth

Ancient astronaut theorists who suggest that aliens have been guiding mankind in secret to bring about huge leaps in technological advancement

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in the east of the country, where finds include Britain's biggest Roman letter hoard, sunken treasure and Caesar's Fort

Historic film, now colourised, creates a vivid portrait of the royal family from the late 19th century

The writer and his comedic alter ego The Pub Landlord explore the history of British colonial rule and its legacy. They begin by joining forces with Anuvab Pal in India

Al and local comedian Loyiso Gola embark on a road trip through the true British imperial history in South Africa