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Armed with his 1913 Bradshaw's Handbook to the Chief Cities of the World, Michael embarks on six new railway journeys across spectacular Australia.

Lucy Worsley travels across Britain and Europe visiting the incredible locations where Royal history was made. In beautiful palaces and castles and on dramatic battlefields she investigates how Royal history is a mixture of facts, exaggeration, manipulation and mythology.

This show follows Bernie Fineman and Mario Pacione as they look around scrapheaps, wastelands and back yards to look classic cars that are in need of restoration. They also find out about the stories behind the vehicles and discover why they occupy an important place in history.

This all-new American Heroes Channel series unveils the startling truth and hidden history behind the world's most iconic, clandestine institutions, top-secret locations, and mysterious symbols.

Eight Days That Made Rome is a docu-drama that leaves behind the conventional chronologies of Rome's thousand-year history and brings razor-sharp focus to eight days that created, tested and defined its greatness. Each programme works as a stand-alone, as strong in its own right as part of a series and reveals a Rome relevant to us today, with its noblest and darkest instincts still resonating in the world around us. On-screen presenter Bettany Hughes discovers the significance and resonance of these Eight Days along with us, the viewer, as she explores key sites in Rome's empire and meets expert witnesses on subjects ranging from psychopathy to ancient religion.

Meet the Ellis family - John, Lesley, Caitlin, Freya and Harvey. Over the course of one summer the Ellis family will travel Back in Time to discover how life has changed for ordinary working families in the north of England over the last 100 years. Starting in 1918 they'll experience first-hand the lives of previous generations, from the food people ate to the jobs they did and how they kicked back and enjoyed themselves.

In many ways, the 1980s are considered the deadliest decade in recent history. Who wants to travel back in time knowing the 10 years consisted of infamous cases like the serial-killing crime spree of "Night Stalker" Richard Ramirez, the Menendez brothers' murder of their parents, and Mark David Chapman's cold-blooded shooting of music legend John Lennon? Investigation Discovery explores the dark side of nostalgia to recount other notable murder investigations from the '80s, an era of ego where excess and greed dangerously collide.

One British family embark on an extraordinary time-traveling adventure to discover how the food we eat has transformed the way we live.

A British documentary nature series co-produced by BBC Natural History Unity and Discovery Channel. The six part series shows the history of South Pacific region islands including various Nova Zelândia. It was entirely filmed on high definition.

Get ready to hear never-before-told tales from hip hop's biggest names. Hosted by Angie Martinez, this series is a must-watch for fans. Untold Stories of Hip Hop is the ultimate insider's guide to the world of hip hop. Tune in for exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes stories.

See how the mixing of ancient human genes helped us survive and thrive around the globe. Developments in genetics, archaeology and anthropology cast new light on 200,000 years of history, detailing how Homo sapiens came to be the dominant human species.

Each episode of Big History will begin with an iconic topic from the pages of traditional history such as the Great Pyramids, The Titanic or the American Revolution but then will spin into surprising journeys through other fields, weaving together insights and evidence from various disciplines such as astronomy, physics, chemistry, biology, anthropology, history and economics.

Lucy Worsley reveals the myths and manipulations behind American history.

National Parks: USAtransports viewers to some of the country's most treasured wild spaces. From Zion and Yellowstone to Katmai, the Everglades and Olympic, each park presents its own cast of animal characters. This five-part series features a blend of wildlife weaved seamlessly with stories of rich culture, history and geological landmarks. In addition to illuminating each park's beauty, set against the backdrop of dynamic wildlife, "National Parks: USA"reveals Indigenous stories from some of today's tribes to link the past with the present, highlighting the importance these lands have had through countless generations and the need for these national treasures to remain for the future.

Over Britain's tens of thousands of years of civilization, its history has played host to a series of strange and mysterious rituals, events, and cultures. British talk show host Clive Anderson and anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota travel across the U.K. to explore the sacred sites and supernatural beliefs of the ancient Britons. By examining their mystic places and practices, they hope to unlock the secrets of their ancestors and better understand the worlds in which they lived.

Was the remarkable mountain-carved city of Petra once ruled by women? Did the Knights Templar belong to an obscure cult that worshipped John the Baptist? Did the Pueblo civilization of Chaco Canyon practice cannibalism? Sacred Sites spans the globe to visit some of the world's most remarkable ancient religious structures. Through recent archaeological discoveries and scientific breakthroughs, we offer fresh insights into the civilizations that built these sites, and examine their sometimes controversial, taboo practices.

Throughout history certain civilizations, events and objects have fascinated and inspired us to dig deeper, climb higher and go further on our endless quest to be the first to finally uncover the truth. In this 12-part series, we look at some of the most iconic and enduring mysteries the world has known.

An exploration into how a small arid town with no natural resources became a place of pilgrimage for three of the most prominent world religions, and how 3,000 years of conflicts have led directly to the struggles of today.

The golden age of the green baize. From smoky halls to superstardom - the unlikely figures who turned 1980s snooker into a money-spinning sporting soap opera.

Led by LL COOL J and Ice T alongside field collectors and museum curators, "Hip Hop Treasures" tells the story of some of Hip Hop's greatest artists and the items they made famous.

When the power-hungry Ravan tore through the world to unleash evil, in his way stood a humble vaanar awoken to his divinity to become an immortal legend.

Yesterday takes a trip back through time to examine the lives of some of the grandest and most notorious figures in British history. In carefully-arranged poses, the Kings and Queens of history still look down upon us today and are powerful symbols of bygone ages. Their iconic images, captured in famous portraits and paintings, are part of the very fabric of national culture. But what lay behind the pomp and ceremony, the crowns and the courts? Each one possessed the same foibles, bad habits and weaknesses as the rest of us. Historian Tracy Borman investigates the hidden histories of our monarchs, examining the very colourful private lives of Charles II, Queen Victoria, Louis IV, George III and the Prince Regent and Henry VIII.

Ancient Mysteries was a television series that was originally broadcast on A&E between 1994 and 1998. The series deals with historical mysteries and is hosted by Leonard Nimoy.

Discover the wild, and often unbelievable, stories behind many of pop culture's most impactful inventions. Historians, scientists, pop culture experts and Hollywood celebrities host this wild ride full of information and incredible tales.

HISTORY is bringing back the most dangerous collision sport in history and transforming it into a 21st-century event.