Examine how ancient civilisations built some of the most magnificent structures on the face of the Earth, many centuries before the industrial...

Theologian Hans Küng explains and explores religions around the world, where they originated, and what defines them.

Through new discoveries in science and archaeology, explorers take a look at the origins of the Vikings and how they influenced history.

Written and narrated by Dr. Ali Mazrui in the early 1980s and jointly produced by the BBC and PBS (WETA, Washington) in association with the Nigerian...

A new Channel 4 series takes archaeology to the edge this summer as a team of experts tackles sites across the country that are beyond the reach of...

Services from six of the UK's major faiths.

This intimate documentary series examines the lives and the most significant moments of the papacies of John XXIII, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and...

Spectacular crimes in German criminal history: Investigators and experts explain the possibilities and limitations of investigative work at that time...

Following the restoration of Llwyn Celyn, a medieval house in Wales, using the latest scientific research and historical archives to reveal its story

Time Team is a British television series which has been aired on British Channel 4 from 1994. Created by television producer Tim Taylor and presented...

In the spring of 1798, Napoleon set out with 38,000 men and 10,000 sailors to conquer Egypt.

Morgan Freeman presents his quest in order to find how most religions perceive life after death, what different civilizations thought about the act...

An immersive, action-packed and discovery-led series following International teams of Egyptologists as they unearth the world's richest seam of...

Part detective story, part true-life drama, long-running series explores some of the most iconic moments in history to debunk myths and shed new...

Believed to hold miraculous powers, sacred treasures are kept under lock and key. Uncover the history — and mystery — behind these...

Based on the popular BBC series running since 1979, the PBS Antiques Roadshow combines history with discovery. Each year, the show visits a handful...

Award-winning actor and nervous explorer Eugene Levy steps out of his comfort zone for a whirlwind tour of the world's most beautiful and intriguing...

Professor Brian Cox asks the biggest questions we can ask. Are we alone? Why are we here? What is our future? Join him in a stunning celebration of...

Behind every powerful image is a powerful story. Uniting exploration, photography and the natural world, Tales By Light follows photographers from...

Documentary series tracing mankind's exploration of our solar system.

Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations where tourists often find themselves lost or in danger.

James May is out to prove why traditional, old fashioned toys are still relevant today when he pushes them to the limit in spectacular, supersize...

Chef and food writer Samin Nosrat travels the world to explore four basic keys to wonderful cooking, serving up feasts and helpful tips along the way.