Discovery History Tuesday
Sky
177
Virgin
181
6:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
In remote jungles, Josh explores one of the 20th century's biggest heists
In remote jungles, Josh explores one of the 20th century's biggest heists - the looting of Cambodian statues. He descends into a crumbling pyramid
7:00 AM
How the Universe Works
Nasa's top six most destructive stars
Nasa research is used to compile a list of the top six most destructive stars, including 'vampires' that drain their neighbours, supernovas, and white dwarfs that destroy planets
8:00 AM
Blowing Up History
A 100-ft tall mud pyramid uncovered by archaeologists in Mexico
A 100-ft tall mud pyramid uncovered by archaeologists in Mexico, marking the site of the capital city of the mysterious Olmec
9:00 AM
Unsolved History
The assassination of Robert Kennedy
A closer look at the unanswered questions behind the assassination of Senator Robert F Kennedy in June 1968
10:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard test-drives a historic million-pound car at a Scottish castle
Architectural salvage expert Drew Pritchard tracks down more valuable items, heading to a Scottish castle to test-drive a historic million-pound car
11:00 AM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Henry Cole continues his colossal Australian ride
Henry Cole continues his colossal Australian ride of 5,000 kms from Perth in the south-west to Darwin in the north
12:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton heads to Ypres to look for First World War items
Bruce Crompton heads to Ypres in Belgium to look for items from the First World War and also goes for a ride in one of the first tanks ever used in combat
1:00 PM
How It's Made
Suits of armour and membrane switches
Making suits of armour, street-light poles, sculpted hardwood and membrane switches
1:30 PM
How It's Made
Bagpipes, yule logs and fishing lures
The processes involved in creating bagpipes, yule logs and fishing lures, and an examination of how they have evolved over the years
2:00 PM
How the Universe Works
Scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water on Pluto
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists investigate whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface
3:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard test-drives a historic million-pound car at a Scottish castle
Architectural salvage expert Drew Pritchard tracks down more valuable items, heading to a Scottish castle to test-drive a historic million-pound car
4:00 PM
Finding Escobar's Millions
Chris and Ramon investigate claims of Escobar's hidden money and gold
Chris and Ramon investigate claims made by a former Escobar chemist of $30 million in cash and gold buried in a secret location
5:00 PM
Mysteries at the Museum
Don explores a plaster cast of hoof prints made by a mythical beast
Don explores a plaster cast of hoof prints made by a mythical beast, a colossal war machine and a presidential train car that remains shrouded in mystery
6:00 PM
Mummy King Mystery: Rameses
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass examines the pharaoh warrior dynasty
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass examines the pharaoh warrior dynasty and tries to determine the fate of Rameses I with the help of carbon dating and medical imaging
7:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh searches for valuable stolen monuments
A secret meeting with a Cambodian looter puts Josh on the trail of valuable stolen monuments. Diving into a moat, he unearths a priceless lost statue
8:00 PM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath finds out about the savage witch-hunts of the 1640s.
Rory McGrath finds out about the savage witch-hunts of the 1640s, learning how to test for a witch and how to protect himself from witchcraft.
8:30 PM
Bloody Britain
Investigating the rebellion of 1685, Rory McGrath travels to Dorset.
Investigating the rebellion of 1685, Rory McGrath travels to Dorset, learns how to fire a musket and takes on a horse in a running race.
9:00 PM
Combat Dealers
Bruce Crompton heads to Dunkirk
Bruce Crompton heads to Dunkirk after finding a picture in his attic that was given to him by a soldier who was there during the famous evacuation
10:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard visits the former Naval Royal Hospital School in Suffolk
Drew Pritchard searches for items worthy of restoration at the former Naval Royal Hospital School in Suffolk, where he learns a few lessons while trying to negotiate a deal
11:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Henry Cole rolls into the Coral Bay area of Australia
Nearly 2,500 kms into his Australian ride, Henry Cole rolls into the Coral Bay area, halfway up the west coast - and finds the beach resort of Ningaloo reef
12:00 AM
Blowing Up History
The construction of Egypt's Bent Pyramid
The construction of Egypt's Bent Pyramid, one of the world's most mysterious ancient mega-structures
1:00 AM
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of the Second World War
The team look for the most impressive and advanced uniforms of the Second World War, exploring the vital role of clothing and kit in gaining an advantage against the enemy
2:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard visits the former Naval Royal Hospital School in Suffolk
Drew Pritchard searches for items worthy of restoration at the former Naval Royal Hospital School in Suffolk, where he learns a few lessons while trying to negotiate a deal
3:00 AM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath finds out about the savage witch-hunts of the 1640s.
Rory McGrath finds out about the savage witch-hunts of the 1640s, learning how to test for a witch and how to protect himself from witchcraft.
3:30 AM
Bloody Britain
Investigating the rebellion of 1685, Rory McGrath travels to Dorset.
Investigating the rebellion of 1685, Rory McGrath travels to Dorset, learns how to fire a musket and takes on a horse in a running race.
4:00 AM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Henry Cole rolls into the Coral Bay area of Australia
Nearly 2,500 kms into his Australian ride, Henry Cole rolls into the Coral Bay area, halfway up the west coast - and finds the beach resort of Ningaloo reef
6:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
Josh searches for valuable stolen monuments
A secret meeting with a Cambodian looter puts Josh on the trail of valuable stolen monuments. Diving into a moat, he unearths a priceless lost statue