Sky History 2 Monday

This edition contemplates how much the US and Russia have been working together in preparation for the ultimate extraterrestrial encounter

Theorists investigate a depiction of a stegosaurus found at Angkor Wat in Cambodia, comtemplating whether it suggest that alien species killed off the dinosaurs

Garth Barnard investigates the Baker's Creek aviation disaster in Australia in 1943, when 40 American servicemen were killed when their B-17 bomber aircraft crashed

The fate of the SS Cap Arcona, a former luxury ship turned prisoner transport vessel that became the target of an RAF squadron attack

A look at what it was really like to live and survive during one of the most devastating conflicts the world has ever seen

Giorgio Tsoukalos takes a look at incredible evidence that could offer definitive proof that humans are not alone in the Universe

Examining the notion that the forces of inspiration the ancients attributed to the gods actually emanated from an otherworldly source

In 1944 the south-west of England was packed with US troops. Here, Suggs Stephen Taylor set out to discover more about this friendly 'invasion'

Dan Jones explores the history of Stirling Castle, which has long been one of the most strategically important castles in Britain and guards the gateway to the Highlands

Alice Roberts explores the Plantagenet era through the history of Canterbury, joining a modern-day pilgrimage and uncovering the lasting impact of the Black Death

The unique and diverse ancient cultures of Japan over the past 1,500, taking in 10 if its most famous and spectacular buildings

Once the flagship in the United States Lines, the SS America served her owners for 55 years until she was unceremoniously left abandoned in the Canary Islands

Ten glassblowers take up the challenge to make a piece of art that represents who they are, by using photographs from their past

One of the world's most innovative chefs has a surprising food-themed challenge for the nine remaining glassblowers

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in Buckinghamshire, Somerset, Dorset and Northumberland, finding out about discoveries that shed new light on British history

Documentary drawing on archaeological excavations, expert commentary and historical reconstructions to delve into the mysteries, myths and arcane history of the Celts

Professional salvage diver Tony Sampson and his team dive in search of SS Clare Lilley, which rests off Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia

The actor explores the King's Cross underground station fire of November 1987, which ignited under a wooden escalator and claimed 31 lives

Adam targets Rob's phobia - centipedes. However, the joke is on Adam when an American centipede produces one of his most painful bites ever

Giorgio Tsoukalos takes a look at incredible evidence that could offer definitive proof that humans are not alone in the Universe

Examining the notion that the forces of inspiration the ancients attributed to the gods actually emanated from an otherworldly source

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in Buckinghamshire, Somerset, Dorset and Northumberland, finding out about discoveries that shed new light on British history

Inspired by the story of his two cousins who died at sea in the Second World War, the actor heads to Scapa Flow where he finds treasure that could link to his family

The unique and diverse ancient cultures of Japan over the past 1,500, taking in 10 if its most famous and spectacular buildings

Alice Roberts explores the Plantagenet era through the history of Canterbury, joining a modern-day pilgrimage and uncovering the lasting impact of the Black Death

Giorgio Tsoukalos examines the notion that extraterrestrials could have left clues to the universe's mysteries