Sky History 2 Tuesday

How ancient cultures perceived extraterrestrial visits to Earth, believing their purpose may have been to not only understand humans but to conquer them

In the rugged mountains of Peru's Nazca plateau, an unexplained band of holes is investigated

Wernher von Braun was vital to Nasa's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon. However, this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps

The Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the site of strange events said to be linked to the legendary Native Hawaiian Goddess of the Volcano, Pele

UFO sightings at Joshua Tree National Park. Are such observations linked to an anti-aging machine and a powerful creature called the Yucca Man?

How ancient cultures perceived extraterrestrial visits to Earth, believing their purpose may have been to not only understand humans but to conquer them

New technology is used to decode some of Egypt's most enduring enigmas. The mysteries behind the ancient Egyptians' obsession with death and the afterlife

The award-winning comedian and history fanatic joins forces with Elis James to find out what lies behind England's feuds with Wales

The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time. This programme explores the sites that defined its dominance

From the Cold War to the television set, experts question whether the government is actively controlling what people think, how they act and what they believe

Experts question if there really is an elite group of powerbrokers trying to rule the planet - and if so, ascertain those behind such a new world order

Experts once gain confront issues that harbour lingering doubts, such as Area 51, Roswell and Dugway Proving Ground

A waterlogged Jeep Cherokee requires a major rescue after years of neglect and a snake-infested Plymouth Duster needs a new lease of life

A Packard filled with dead rodents must be given a makeover to make a profit. A neglected 1989 Porsche Carrera covered in grime needs to be handled with care

Tthe disappearance of Frederick Valentich and his Cessna over the treacherous Bass Strait. His last transmission gave a disturbing account of what the young pilot experienced

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

Ancient Egyptian queens who have shaped history, featuring an assessment of their enduring legacies. This programme looks at the life of Queen Tiye

How extraordinary curiosities - once concealed within the planet's desert sands - are being finally brought to light by the elements themselves

The rise and fall of the early-18th century pirate republic based in the Bahamas. Dramatised documentary, narrated by Derek Jacobi

How ancient cultures perceived extraterrestrial visits to Earth, believing their purpose may have been to not only understand humans but to conquer them

Ancient Egyptian queens who have shaped history, featuring an assessment of their enduring legacies. This programme looks at the life of Queen Tiye

Wernher von Braun was vital to Nasa's Apollo 11 mission to put a man on the moon. However, this 'American hero' had his Nazi past kept under wraps

New technology is used to decode some of Egypt's most enduring enigmas. The mysteries behind the ancient Egyptians' obsession with death and the afterlife

An exploration of 3,000 years of ancient Egyptian history through the amazing stories of 10 of its most famous and spectacular buildings

Experts visit a cemetery in Texas said to contain the body of an alien who crash-landed on Earth in 1897