Sky History 2 HD Wednesday
Sky
163
Virgin
186
6:00 AM
Ancient Aliens
Extended episode exploring suggestions of extraterrestrial influence on Earth
Extended episode exploring suggestions of extraterrestrial influence on Earth. Subjects include actions initiated by the US Department of Defence to study UFO sightings
8:00 AM
U-Boat Wargamers
Efforts to defeat Admiral Karl Dönitz and his Wolf Pack fleets of U-boats
The revolutionary war gaming tactics to defeat Admiral Karl Dönitz and his Wolf Pack fleets of U-boats in the Battle of the Atlantic during the Second World War
9:05 AM
Secrets of the Lost Ark
The secrets and mysteries surrounding the Ark of the Covenant
The quest continues as a team of archaeological experts sets out to reveal the secrets and mysteries surrounding the Ark of the Covenant
10:00 AM
The Machines That Built the World
How power tools addressed America's growing need for speed and efficiency
How a few visionary companies, such as Black and Decker, Milwaukee and DeWalt, created the power tools that addressed America's growing need for speed and efficiency
11:00 AM
Ancient Aliens
Hindu god Shiva, the great destroyer
Hindu god Shiva, the great destroyer. This programme contemplates whether the deity could have been the leader of an extraterrestrial race
12:00 PM
Ancient Aliens
Ancient tales of beings with super-human powers
Investigations into whether ancient tales of beings with super-human powers could be inspired by extra- terrestrials who came to Earth in the past
1:00 PM
WW2 Treasure Hunters
Suggs and Stephen Taylor search a bomb factory site
Suggs and Stephen Taylor are back on the hunt for more relics from the Second World War, and hope searching a bomb factory site will not yield anything too explosive
2:00 PM
Walking Through History
The story of the Norman invasion of Wales
Tony Robinson embarks on a four-day walk tracing the story of the Norman invasion of Wales, which he discovers was very different from the victory at Hastings
3:00 PM
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Alice Roberts investigates Norman Britain in Winchester
Alice Roberts explores the Norman period of British history in Winchester. She attempts to storm a castle wearing chain mail and investigates the origins of modern surgery
4:00 PM
Empire Builders
The sites that defined the dominance of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time. This programme explores the sites that defined its dominance
5:00 PM
Secrets of the Lost Ark
The team members uncover the truth behind the Ark's elusive journey
The Ark of the Covenant is believed to possess a mythical power. The team members trace the Ark's destructive path to uncover the truth behind its elusive journey
6:00 PM
Salvage Kings
Salvage man Ted explores an abandoned, treasure-laden wrecking yard
Ted takes the plunge by starting his own salvage business and gets off to a flyer at an abandoned, treasure-laden wrecking yard
7:00 PM
U-Boat Wargamers
The battle hit a turning point and Donitz unleashed an advanced torpedo
The battle hit a turning point and Donitz unleashed an advanced torpedo to flip the momentum. Roberts and Laidlaw then had to devise a strategy to combat the new threat
8:05 PM
The Machines That Built the World
Tesla's rivalry with Marconi
Tesla's rivalry with Marconi. In 1893, the two inventors shared a desire to improve things for the world in the realm of wireless communication
9:00 PM
Evidence of the Unexplained
A look at recently declassified top secret UFO files
A look at UFO sightings, terrifying abductions and other bizarre occurrences, casting new light on historic cases
10:00 PM
The Proof Is Out There
A bizarre creature spotted on a driveway camera
Seemingly impossible events, such as a family managing to survive a bolt of lightning ripping through their car during a Kansas storm and a bizarre creature spotted on a driveway camera
11:00 PM
Truthseekers
The Ark of the Covenant
Dr Fern Riddell and Dr Karen Bellinger look at why the Ark of the Covenant has fascinated adventurers and historians for centuries
12:00 AM
Ancient Aliens
Shadowy entities reported around the world
Millions have reported encountering shadowy entities around the world who instil fear and even paralysis. Are they imaginary, or otherwordly visitors?
1:00 AM
Ancient Aliens
Ancient tales of beings with super-human powers
Investigations into whether ancient tales of beings with super-human powers could be inspired by extra- terrestrials who came to Earth in the past
2:00 AM
Salvage Kings
Salvage man Ted explores an abandoned, treasure-laden wrecking yard
Ted takes the plunge by starting his own salvage business and gets off to a flyer at an abandoned, treasure-laden wrecking yard
3:00 AM
Warriors
The Ottoman invasion of Malta in 1565
Terry Schapert investigates the role of the warrior during the Ottoman invasion of Malta in 1565, during which the Knights of Saint John defended the country from its enemies
4:00 AM
Empire Builders
The sites that defined the dominance of the Roman Empire
The Roman Empire was the most powerful economic, cultural, political and military force in the world of its time. This programme explores the sites that defined its dominance
5:00 AM
Britain's Most Historic Towns
Alice Roberts investigates Norman Britain in Winchester
Alice Roberts explores the Norman period of British history in Winchester. She attempts to storm a castle wearing chain mail and investigates the origins of modern surgery
6:00 AM
Ancient Aliens
Extraterrestrial clues in artworks
Researchers claim hidden messages can be found within the works of Leonardo da Vinci and other artists that may reveal an extraterrestrial influence