Sky History 2 Thursday

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

The story of the Great Locomotive Chase - an attempt by northern spies to steal steam locomotive The General during the American Civil War

Events of 1933 and 1934 when President Hindenburg signed a decree in 1933 that suspended freedom of speech and the first concentration camps for political opponents were set up

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

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

Alice Roberts tells the story of Tudor England by studying the history of Norwich, learning the harsh reality of religious intolerance and experiencing humiliating Tudor justice

Dan Jones heads to Gwynedd to explore the history of Caernarfon Castle, the military importance of which faded at the end of the 15th century when Henry Tudor became king

Events of 1933 and 1934 when President Hindenburg signed a decree in 1933 that suspended freedom of speech and the first concentration camps for political opponents were set up

The crucial role ships have played in international conflict over the past 500 years, beginning with the battleship's declining influence during the 20th century

A look at claims by boaters to have captured footage of a real-life cousin to Nessie. Plus, the glowing orbs apparently floating above New York City

Experts investigate the theory that Bigfoot makes sounds that can make people unwell. Plus, images captured by Nasa's Perseverance rover on Mars are examined

A mysterious Saharan crater, seen from space, that hides a brutal past. Plus, strange craters in the English countryside, human sacrifice and the hunt for Bad King John's treasure

In Nova Scotia, a former naval officer sees five bright lights in the skies. He is able to see a cigar-shaped object behind the light, about 20 feet in length

Strange light patterns are seen across multiple counties in Texas. In France, after an intense encounter a man's previous knee injury is completely healed

New technology is used to decode some of Egypt's most enduring enigmas. The mysteries behind the ancient Egyptians' obsession with death and the afterlife

From the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discover the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses

Documentary profiling Hades, the god of the underworld. Plus, a look at Greek mythology's understanding of the afterlife

Bettany Hughes analyses the character of Julius Caesar, recalling the day in 49BC when he effectively declared war on his rivals in Rome by leading his army over the River Rubicon

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

Experts investigate human creation, asking whether unexplained advances in evolution could have been down to aliens

Alice Roberts reveals the history of Belfast, visiting the shipyards that built the Titanic and getting locked up in the notorious Crumlin Road gaol

Dan Jones explores the history of York Castle, built on the orders of William the Conqueror and once the regional seat of British government

Three stories of creatures that are seemingly half-man and half-beast, including the tale of a bloodthirsty werewolf-like creature that appears on a country road in Wisconsin, USA

Craig joins forces with journalist Sarah Cruddas to investigate some perplexing UFO encounters. Here the duo recall the infamous Rendlesham Forest incident of 1980