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A look at how wood-burning stoves work, and how the development of the synthesiser helped change music for ever

The construction process behind the creation of the reinvented Morgan three-wheeler. Plus, the making of flame-retardant materials that help protect firefighters from burns

Did Apollo astronauts hear unexplained transmissions on the far side of the moon? Plus, an astronomer spots a strange disturbance in Martian atmosphere

Nasa makes a shocking discovery while tracking an asteroid heading toward Earth, and Apollo 12 astronauts bring something unexpected back from the moon

Geysers are discovered on a frozen moon, NASA redirects a probe on a mission to find proof of life, and a future US President is eyewitness to a UFO

Montana rancher Clayton finds what might be a rare and valuable fossil on his family's property. In Wyoming, Mike and his son uncover a triceratops horn

Clayton continues his excavation of a rare, carnivorous dinosaur on his Montana ranch. In Wyoming, Mike and Jake prepare to sell their prized T-Rex fossil.

The construction of the Inca capital of Cusco, focusing on new discoveries that reveal the secrets behind this mighty empire's fall

A Viking fortress lost underground for over 1,000 years is discovered, and experts investigate its buried treasures

An investigation into a strange discovery made by the Mars Curiosity rover, which could suggest an alien nuclear war took place there more than 300 million years ago

Dramatised-documentary series in which Aidan Gillen plays a detective examining dangerous phenomena in the universe

When a massive star dies it can direct a blast of radiation that would obliterate life of Earth. This episode asks what the chances are of this event occurring

How giant floating power stations and the world's smallest aircraft are created

How coloured crayons used by children and artists are created and how artisans and craftsmen make treasured mirrors in India

The construction and maintenance of the Mississippi River's famous steam-powered paddleboats, and the creation of the powerful 'waterfall' defence system

The complex processes involved in creating modern-day paving stones. Plus, the construction of a traditionally tailored tuxedo suit

The process of fabricating fire gloves for use by emergency services personnel, and the creation of enamel used in bakeware all over the world

How islanders of the Outer Hebrides use pedal power to weave Harris tweed, and how fermented shark is prepared

Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates whether King Tutankhamun's mummified remains were burnt from a change in the mummification process

Archaeologist Ramy Romany examines well-preserved bodies from more than 2,000 years ago to see if they were victims of human sacrifice

Darrell Miklos searches for another shipwreck, and with just eight weeks of funds left, he needs to find a different shipwreck that he can salvage

After discovering a 1700s-era cannon, Darrell seeks the ship's origin. Meanwhile, a letter in Gordon's files details a 16th-century wreck connected to Sir Francis Drake

An investigation into a strange discovery made by the Mars Curiosity rover, which could suggest an alien nuclear war took place there more than 300 million years ago

Dramatised-documentary series in which Aidan Gillen plays a detective examining dangerous phenomena in the universe

When a massive star dies it can direct a blast of radiation that would obliterate life of Earth. This episode asks what the chances are of this event occurring

Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover what caused the Nazi Hindenburg aircraft to explode in a giant ball of fire over New Jersey in 1937

Cutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor

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