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Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

Experts investigate why so many UFOs have been spotted near remote islands, and consider whether the remote outposts could be the earthly homes of aliens

Part one of two. Archaeologists investigate the full story of how the most famous Roman leader, Julius Caesar, rose to power and the battle that took him to the brink of defeat

While the single shot rifle remained a mainstay until the First World War, machine guns had been in development since the final days of the American Civil War

How Himmler's belief in the theory that the Himalayas were home to the Nazis' Aryan ancestors led to an SS mission to the mountains

How satellite evidence indicates the Vikings may have travelled further into North America than anyone previously imagined

A structure shaped like a shark that suggests evidence of a Bahamian lost civilisation. Plus, analysis of an image of a hurricane reveals thousands of animals trapped in its eye

A lake in Canada that may hold the key to whether life exists on Mars. Plus, a Second World War aerial photo possibly containing a coded message left by a vicious religious fanatic

Investigations into the power of the number three in history, science and astronomy, and its possible links to extraterrestrial life

Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs around the UK, starting with the west of Britain, where finds include a Viking camp and ancient gold

Alice Roberts visits archaeological digs in the east of the country, where finds include Britain's biggest Roman letter hoard, sunken treasure and Caesar's Fort

Alice Roberts joins archaeologists in the North as they uncover Roman writing tablets, a lost monastery and a rare Bronze Age weapons hoard

Experts investigate why so many UFOs have been spotted near remote islands, and consider whether the remote outposts could be the earthly homes of aliens

The impact of increased law enforcement efforts on the five New York City Mafia families and how they adapted to stay in business - and out of jail

Investigations into the power of the number three in history, science and astronomy, and its possible links to extraterrestrial life

Experts search ancient accounts of magic for evidence suggesting that the wizards and witches of yesteryear were given otherworldly knowledge by aliens

Experts investigate why so many UFOs have been spotted near remote islands, and consider whether the remote outposts could be the earthly homes of aliens

The impact of increased law enforcement efforts on the five New York City Mafia families and how they adapted to stay in business - and out of jail

Karl Ude-Martinez and Kevin Hicks continue their look at how weapons and body armour were developed, with a look at the impact of the War of the Roses

The impact of Danish battle axes, Saxon shields and Norman lances on the Battle of Hastings in 1066

Extended episode exploring suggestions of extraterrestrial influence on Earth. Subjects include actions initiated by the US Department of Defence to study UFO sightings