Discovery History Wednesday
Sky
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Virgin
181
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
7:00 AM
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
8:00 AM
Blowing Up History
The documentary turns to Abu Simbel in Egypt
The documentary turns to Abu Simbel in Egypt, the largest rock-cut temple in the world, built 3,000 years ago by Pharaoh Ramses II
9:00 AM
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
10:00 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
11:00 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
12:00 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
1:00 PM
How It's Made
Ice hockey goalkeepers' pads, wine glasses and cardboard boxes
How ice hockey goalkeepers' pads, lapel pins, cardboard boxes and crystal wine glasses are made, and the ways in which technological progress has affected manufacturing processes
1:30 PM
How It's Made
Cement, coffins and soft drinks
How cement, coffins, soft drinks and glider rockers are made, and the ways in which these processes have advanced over the years
2:00 PM
How the Universe Works
The science of dark matter
The documentary series investigates dark matter, a mystery that continues to elude scientists today, and one that could be behind the formation of supermassive black holes
3:00 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
4:00 PM
Finding Escobar's Millions
An informant's erratic behaviour forces the team to make a decision
An informant's erratic behaviour forces the team to decide between shutting down the operation or investigating a property that could turn out to be a big one
5:00 PM
Mysteries at the Museum
Don investigates a ritual to summon the dead
Don investigates a ritual to summon the dead, a daring ascent that descended into tragedy and the story of a pastor found at the scene of a crime
6:00 PM
The Dinosaur Feather Mystery
The evolution of birds
Theories concerning the evolution of birds, explaining how feathered creatures can be traced back to winged dinosaurs
7:00 PM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates explores Spain's treacherous La Garma cave system
Josh Gates explores Spain's treacherous La Garma cave system and finds 1,000-year-old human remains. He seeks proof of Spain's legendary King Pelayo
8:00 PM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider.
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider nicknamed 'Hairy Trousers' and finds out how to fight Viking-style.
8:30 PM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath learns about an attempt to seize Wales from the English.
Rory McGrath learns about an attempt to seize Wales from the English in the 1400s, trying out for himself the weapons and techniques used.
9:00 PM
Combat Dealers
One of Bruce Crompton's clients seeks a German half-track armoured personnel carrier
One of Bruce Crompton's clients wants a half-track armoured personnel carrier converted into a Pioneer variant, as used by the German army during the Battle of the Bulge
10:00 PM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard is spoiled for choice at a dealership in Henley
In Oxfordshire, salvage supremo Drew Pritchard is spoiled for choice at a dealership in Henley and tries to score a win against the house at a bingo hall
11:00 PM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole is now 3,000 kms into his ride from Perth.
Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole is now 3,000 kms into his ride from Perth in the south-west of Australia to journey's end in Darwin
12:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Uncovering the secrets of the sinking of the Titanic
Uncovering the secrets of the sinking of the Titanic, revealing new discoveries that could explain the mysteries of her last moments
1:00 AM
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
Bruce examines whether the Allies or the Nazis were the most advanced side of the Second World War
Bruce searches land, sea and skies in a mission to settle the score on whether the Allies or the Nazis were truly the most advanced side of the Second World War
2:00 AM
Salvage Hunters
Drew Pritchard is spoiled for choice at a dealership in Henley
In Oxfordshire, salvage supremo Drew Pritchard is spoiled for choice at a dealership in Henley and tries to score a win against the house at a bingo hall
3:00 AM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider.
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider nicknamed 'Hairy Trousers' and finds out how to fight Viking-style.
3:30 AM
Bloody Britain
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider.
Rory McGrath travels to Northumberland to learn the story of a Viking raider nicknamed 'Hairy Trousers' and finds out how to fight Viking-style.
4:00 AM
World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides
Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole is now 3,000 kms into his ride from Perth.
Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole is now 3,000 kms into his ride from Perth in the south-west of Australia to journey's end in Darwin
6:00 AM
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates explores Spain's treacherous La Garma cave system
Josh Gates explores Spain's treacherous La Garma cave system and finds 1,000-year-old human remains. He seeks proof of Spain's legendary King Pelayo