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From a nuclear lake to a haunted forest, journalist David Farrier visits unusual - and often macabre - tourism spots around the world.

Scattered across the United States are abandoned structures, forgotten ruins of the past and monuments to a bygone era. Each one shines a light on the story of this land and its people, revealing the secrets of a hidden America.

In this 10-episode hour-long non-scripted series, the self-proclaimed history nerds hit the road in a father-son journey they've waited years to take. There will be no roadies, no tour buses and no boundaries. Just a bucket list of iconic and historically significant spots that includes Mt. Rushmore, Stonehenge, The Alamo, Roswell, The Jamestown Settlement and Sun Studios and a hit list of some fascinating sights and people that they've read about. From a Cold War era Missile Silo to Bletchley Park; from gold miner Rattlesnake Randy's stream of dreams to vintage tank collector Allan Cors' private museum of working war machines, Ozzy and Jack get their eyes and hands on history.

Archaeology for the masses. From what might be perceived as a "stuffy" subject, Time Team has popularized the subject with its enthusiasm to uncover the secrets of Britain's rich and long history.

Michael Palin embarks upon an epic 1,000 mile odyssey following the course of the mighty Tigris river from its source in eastern Turkey, through Iraq to the Persian Gulf.

From tunnels to towers, artillery sites, resistance nests and communication centers, Nazi Germany left their footprint throughout the world. To this day, silent remains still exist, sentinels guarding clues about plots that Hitler was unable to carry out. Secret Nazi Ruins digs up mysteries from some of the most covert projects as experts dissect and reveal the purpose of these structures, their makeup, and technical design.

Bettany Hughes take viewers on armchair travels to explore household-name treasures and new finds from across the world.

Every continent has its ruins - places where only stones tell the tale of a fallen people. They might lay buried under the Earth, in the shade of jungle canopy or amidst the teeming industry of a modern city. However, they all raise the same questions: How could something so great all but vanish? Why do civilizations collapse? In this 6-part series, we uncover the scientific reasons why some of history's most fascinating peoples have disappeared in the face of the natural world's might.

Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Matthew Dillner tell the stories of speedways that have been forgotten, abandoned, and overtaken by nature.

Susan Calman pulls back the curtain on some of Scotland's most iconic destinations. From Loch Ness to Edinburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel to Skara Brae, she will discover the untold tales and secret stories behind a host of world-famous locations. With privileged access, Secret Scotland With Susan Calman takes an in-depth look at the history, characters and treasures hidden throughout the country. Viewers will be guided throughout by Calman as she adopts a hands-on approach to this adventure, taking tips from experts across a range of Scotland's traditions, with everything from Highland Dancing in a medieval castle to Golf in its spiritual home of St. Andrews.

Medium Chris Fleming, paranormal researcher Ryan O'Neill and parapsychologist Evelyn Hollow join presenter Vogue Williams to investigate haunted locations in Ireland.

In River Hunters, Rick Edwards and river-searching expert Beau Ouimette visit some of the most historically significant sites across Britain: covering iconic events and battles including Roman Briton, the Wars of the Roses, the Reformation and the English Civil War. Their searches of these unexplored rivers and waterways unearth treasures from the past which reveal how our various ancestors used to live. As the artefacts surface from under layers of silt and rocks, the duo will meet with local archaeologists and historians to unearth the stories and people behind the finds. Spanning each river's layered past, the new series will offer a fresh perspective and even redefine our history as we know it. Using state-of-the-art technology, archive maps and contemporaneous accounts from the period, Beau and Rick perform the first underwater archeological digs in some of the most exciting and iconic historical sites in Britain, often in dangerous and fast-flowing water.

In this third chapter of her railway journeys going back in time, Professor Alice Roberts takes to the railways of Greece and Turkey as she learns about the Ancient Greek civilisation that has had such a powerful effect on our lives today.

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.

Ben Fogle explores de-industrialisation across the globe.

Joanna Lumley travels across two of the most enigmatic countries in the Caribbean Cuba and Haiti to explore and uncover the hidden gems that these countries have to offer.

The historian and classicist explores Greece from the time of the Ancients up to the present day.

Join Michael Portillo as he takes us on a Long Weekend to three of his favourite European cities: Madrid, Prague and Milan.

Alice travels by train through Turkey and beyond, tracing the history of the Ottoman Empire across centuries, as she explores fascinating tales and amazing landscapes.

Archaeologist Pauline Carroll travels to Cambodia, home of the ancient Khmer Empire.

Take a look at some of China's most impressive natural sites such as the ancient Han kingdom, the Mongol steppes, the Silk Road and the Tibetan Plateau.

With the aid of cutting-edge technology, experts explore the world's great archaeological mysteries.

This ten-part series delves into the history of Scotland. The documentary, which reportedly took two years and two million pounds to create, takes a look at the country's earliest events from the documentation of outside observers at the time.

Professor Alice Roberts uses Egypt's rail network, one of the world's oldest rail networks, to explore one of the world's most ancient civilisations.

The historian and classicist explores Greece from the time of the Ancients up to the present day.