Sky History 2 Friday

Experts investigate whether common human rituals may have been inspired by contact with aliens

Experts visit an ancient fortress in Peru believed to have been built by aliens using tools far more advanced than those thought to have been available to humans at the time

Documentary exploring theories regarding supposed extraterrestrial visits to ancient civilizations, focusing on the mysterious carved blocks of the Inca ruin of Puma Punku

The ancient city of Chichen Itza in Mexico, exploring the construction and purpose of ancient monuments, and how they were built without modern technology

The Lufthansa heist at JFK International Airport, New York City. A clued-up mafia crew attempt the ambitious theft. Those involved disappeared and met their fate in the aftermath

Experts investigate whether common human rituals may have been inspired by contact with aliens

Experts visit an ancient fortress in Peru believed to have been built by aliens using tools far more advanced than those thought to have been available to humans at the time

Giorgio Tsoukalos decodes some of the evidence for Ancient Astronaut theory found in mysterious carvings, symbols and structures that are similar on opposite ends of the Earth

The Sphinx, in Egypt, is the most monumental ancient sculpture in the world. Half-man, half-lion, this monument still arouses the curiosity of the whole world

In New Mexico, members of the Villescas family decide to risk everything by bringing in more heavy machinery and a full crew for one final push to find Conquistador gold

While the Illuminati secret order was disbanded in 1785, many believe this elite group still hold the power and pull strings from behind closed doors

How the falls of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome left the whereabouts of many of their greatest riches unknown

Survivors describe the extreme weather conditions that struck the Italian town of Sarno in 1998, causing damage to cars and buildings and resulting in the deaths of 161 people

An exploration of an atomic tomb, multi-million dollar wacky races and a vision of the countryside on fire

Experts visit an ancient fortress in Peru believed to have been built by aliens using tools far more advanced than those thought to have been available to humans at the time

Documentary going behind the scenes at the castle and exploring its history. The first episode focuses on the Beefeaters and reveals the origins of the tower

Infantryman Rockie Blunt witnesses one of the greatest tragedies of the war - the concentration camps, just before the Nazis finally surrender

An examination of the new Cold War, involving the US, Russia, the UK and China, will play out

Experts investigate whether common human rituals may have been inspired by contact with aliens

Experts visit an ancient fortress in Peru believed to have been built by aliens using tools far more advanced than those thought to have been available to humans at the time

Infantryman Rockie Blunt witnesses one of the greatest tragedies of the war - the concentration camps, just before the Nazis finally surrender

In New Mexico, members of the Villescas family decide to risk everything by bringing in more heavy machinery and a full crew for one final push to find Conquistador gold

While the Illuminati secret order was disbanded in 1785, many believe this elite group still hold the power and pull strings from behind closed doors

How the falls of Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome left the whereabouts of many of their greatest riches unknown

Tattoos, piercings and body modifications are big business. This edition considers whether man's desire for these alterations stem from a profound link to his ancestors