The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Buddhist myths and legends that are still part of modern Burmese culture.

A look into Jesus's childhood and adolescence until his reappearance in the Gospels.

A vanished Neolithic structure in an Irish farmer's field, an ancient oasis in the remote reaches of a Chinese desert, a centuries-old buried treasure in the UK and a dreaded predator in the Pacific Ocean are discovered by accident using drones.

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Buddhist myths and legends that are still part of modern Burmese culture.

A look into Jesus's childhood and adolescence until his reappearance in the Gospels.

The Grasslands National Park protects the North American mixed grass prairie.

Despite being the second smallest park in Canada, Point Pelee bird watching reputation is huge.

A mysterious object is raised from the depths of the ocean; a stranded speedboat; an elite crew works to salvage America's biggest shipwreck before hurricane season.

The Magdalen Islands.

The civilization of the first and finest national park in Canada, is surrounded by untamed wildlife.

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The west coast of Newfoundland is a story of cultural history and natural beauty, from the first European settlements at historic Port au Choix, to the incredible, scenery of Gros Morne National Park.

A Nazi weapon designed to turn the tides of WWII in Northern France; a secret Russian military tower in the shadow of the Chernobyl disaster; a forgotten Australian tunnel rumored to hide a nuclear lab; something shocking buried under Alcatraz.

An exploration of China's first emperor's mausoleum, highlighted by 8,000 terra-cotta warriors who guard the royal tomb.

Genghis Khan is responsible for over 40 million deaths; 16 million people carry his personal DNA.

From artificial photosynthesis to vegan diets, changes in science and behavior are helping improve Earth's air quality.

An exploration of China's first emperor's mausoleum, highlighted by 8,000 terra-cotta warriors who guard the royal tomb.

Genghis Khan is responsible for over 40 million deaths; 16 million people carry his personal DNA.

A behind-the-scenes look at the operations of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier; the dedicated sailors who keep it running at maximum efficiency.

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

A look into Jesus's childhood and adolescence until his reappearance in the Gospels.

Seven wonders of ancient Egypt are home to mysteries still unsolved thousands of years after their construction, and today, investigators use cutting-edge technology and forensic analysis to reveal new secrets of these colossal engineering marvels.

The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind it's trailblazing design.

Seven wonders of ancient Egypt are home to mysteries still unsolved thousands of years after their construction, and today, investigators use cutting-edge technology and forensic analysis to reveal new secrets of these colossal engineering marvels.

The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind it's trailblazing design.

A Nazi weapon designed to turn the tides of WWII in Northern France; a secret Russian military tower in the shadow of the Chernobyl disaster; a forgotten Australian tunnel rumored to hide a nuclear lab; something shocking buried under Alcatraz.

Seven wonders of ancient Egypt are home to mysteries still unsolved thousands of years after their construction, and today, investigators use cutting-edge technology and forensic analysis to reveal new secrets of these colossal engineering marvels.

The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind it's trailblazing design.

Northumberland Strait.

The west coast of Newfoundland is a story of cultural history and natural beauty, from the first European settlements at historic Port au Choix, to the incredible, scenery of Gros Morne National Park.

From St. John's heading north, the coastline is a maze of bays and inlets.

Terra Nova National Park on the Newfoundland coast is a beautiful enigma with a rugged forest.

The Torngat Mountains National Park was set up in part to return the aboriginal people to their birthright.

A war chariot and human entrails.

Clive Anderson and Mary-Ann Ochota seek the real King Arthur; exploring ancient castles, casting spells, wielding magical swords and meeting with a real Merlin.

Many experts believe King Arthur was a mythical figure; however, new evidence from ancient sites suggests that the Arthurian legend is rooted in fact, and it may finally answer the question of whether this storied king was real or myth.

A team of archaeologists and scientists search Malta's sacred sites to explain why a flourishing ancient civilization vanished.

Visiting the heart of history in the Dashur necropolis, where the first of the great pyramids was built; examining what a mini-scanner called a LiDAR reveals about this landmark's enduring mysteries.

Takes a look inside the Pyramid of Menkaure and its unfinished bicolor monument, including a chamber made entirely of graphite and a sarcophagus buried at sea.

The Black Pyramid is a decaying brick-and-clay structure that contains an elaborate network of tunnels filled with ancient artifacts; Egyptologists use a mini-laser to uncover the mysteries contained within.

Seven wonders of ancient Egypt are home to mysteries still unsolved thousands of years after their construction, and today, investigators use cutting-edge technology and forensic analysis to reveal new secrets of these colossal engineering marvels.

An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.

The Red Pyramid at Dahshur is a revolutionary megastructure and the first true pyramid ever constructed in ancient Egypt; experts investigate to reveal the pharaoh who built it and the mystery behind it's trailblazing design.

Exploring how Pharaoh Snefru shifted the pyramid age into high gear by ordering three massive monuments.

Investigating whether the pharaoh who ordered the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza was really the tyrant he was said to be.

Egyptologists try to determine who built the Sphinx and why by exploring the power struggles between Khufu's sons after the pharaoh's death.

Many experts believe King Arthur was a mythical figure; however, new evidence from ancient sites suggests that the Arthurian legend is rooted in fact, and it may finally answer the question of whether this storied king was real or myth.

A team of archaeologists and scientists search Malta's sacred sites to explain why a flourishing ancient civilization vanished.

An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.

An analysis of the secrets of long-lost human settlements, a mysterious Norwegian mound, pre-historic stone circle on the banks of the Tagus River, lost city in the cradle of civilization and more.

The loyalist city of Saint John and international borders beyond, one of the worlds most famous waterways.

The best kept secrets of Nova Scotia.

An aerial view of Cape Breton Island from the Canso Causeway to the Cape Breton Highlands.

This oldest National Park in the Canadian Maritimes is home to the highest density of moose in the world.

Fundy National Park in southern New Brunswick.

Archaeologists unearth a sacrificial skull, investigate a mummy, and crawl through underground tunnels as they embark on new digs in Pompeii.

Archaeologists find traces of a sea-battle that transformed Ancient Rome; archaeologists investigate how Rome rose to dominate the ancient world.

Archaeologists reveal how the Colosseum came to symbolize the might of Rome.

Egyptian archaeologists discover a vast burial chamber filled with over a hundred coffins.

Archaeologists discover a mysterious 2600-year-old coffin with a remarkable secret.

A 4,000-year-old leather manuscript at the Cairo Museum sheds new light on The Book of the Dead from ancient Egypt.

Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.

Dunhuang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold.

Dunhuang falls to warlords, rises under an empress and vanishes into legend; a monk discovers a cache of ancient scrolls in a sacred cave which show how faith, power and survival shaped the city.

A volcanic eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the Roman town of Pompeii, one of the world's most iconic sites.

The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven; further investigations reveal it was part of a thriving commercial bakery.

The excavation unearths new finds; Miami University professor Steven Tuck joins the team to look for evidence of Pompeiians who may have survived the eruption of AD 79.

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Incredible treasures left behind by the raiders that were never found are examined, revealing the source of Han's wealth and power.

A volcanic eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the Roman town of Pompeii, one of the world's most iconic sites.

The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven; further investigations reveal it was part of a thriving commercial bakery.

The excavation unearths new finds; Miami University professor Steven Tuck joins the team to look for evidence of Pompeiians who may have survived the eruption of AD 79.

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Exploring the frontier region of Saskatchewan from Cypress Hills Provincial Park to the open prairie lining the 49th parallel.

Exploring the international boundary dividing the province of Quebec and the United States, from Ottawa and Montreal south.

Exploring the Carcross Desert, Tatshenshini-Alsek Provincial Park, and the eastern edge of Kluane National Park.

Isaac Brock's daring made him a hero, but may also be his flaw.

Charles de Salaberry is forced to rely on cunning tactics.

Join the hunt for a fabled treasure that could revolutionize our understanding of ancient Egypt: Cleopatra's tomb. Learn why a recently discovered mummified hand from the 18th century could be the key that unlocks the secrets of this hidden chamber.

The early years of Cleopatra's life, during which she survives her upbringing in an incestuous, murderous family and goes on to forge a romantic and political alliance with Julius Caesar.

The story of Cleopatra's fall from grace in Egypt after the death of Julius Caesar; how Cleopatra tried to win the heart of Mark Antony, which turned out to be a fatal decision.

Egyptologists investigate rumors that the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb unleashed a deadly curse.

Dig up an epic find in South Dakota that fuels suspicion and misfortune, then examine an Egyptian boy king's tomb plagued by an ancient curse. Study a haunted English painting and ponder a relic coveted by a king that may have doomed his reign.

Tallying the carnage that followed the disappearance of a Russian wonder; exploring Incan sacrificial rituals; studying a global rivalry sparked by an Egyptian stone; seeing the haunting paintings of a Spanish artist who descended into madness.

Delving into the tragic sacking of the Kingdom of Benin and seeing if its ruins harbor bad luck; evaluating an unlucky Norwegian artist's paintings, an Egyptian portrait with a dark history, and stolen Lydian treasure that carries ancient ill will.

Investigate one of Egypt's oldest monuments to eternity: the Buried Pyramid of Sekhemkhet; explore a well-preserved underground tomb and view a mysterious sarcophagus during the first-ever on-camera exploration of this 4,500-year-old sacred place.

Takes an unprecedented look inside the secret chambers of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, and see what they reveal about the pyramid's origins.

Exceptional texts are inscribed on the walls of an obscure pyramid; experts scan the the funerary chamber of Egypt's longest-reigning pharaoh to try to uncover its mysteries.

The story of the construction of ancient Egypt's first pyramid, built 4,700 years ago to help the Pharaoh Djoser achieve immortality.

Exploring the final building phase of the Great Pyramid of Giza and the rituals that took place after a pharaoh dies.

Egyptologists examine ancient sites and relics to determine what brought the age of the pyramids to an end.

An analysis of the secrets of long-lost human settlements, a mysterious Norwegian mound, pre-historic stone circle on the banks of the Tagus River, lost city in the cradle of civilization and more.

The early years of Cleopatra's life, during which she survives her upbringing in an incestuous, murderous family and goes on to forge a romantic and political alliance with Julius Caesar.

The story of Cleopatra's fall from grace in Egypt after the death of Julius Caesar; how Cleopatra tried to win the heart of Mark Antony, which turned out to be a fatal decision.

Egyptologists investigate rumors that the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb unleashed a deadly curse.

Investigate one of Egypt's oldest monuments to eternity: the Buried Pyramid of Sekhemkhet; explore a well-preserved underground tomb and view a mysterious sarcophagus during the first-ever on-camera exploration of this 4,500-year-old sacred place.

The story of the construction of ancient Egypt's first pyramid, built 4,700 years ago to help the Pharaoh Djoser achieve immortality.

From high above, a view of Niagara Falls, Lake Ontario, the Greater Toronto Area and the wonders of Thousand Islands National Park.

Journey along the Manitoba-United States border's wide-open frontier with incredible landscapes and stories of human migration.

The Northern mainland coast of the Northwest Territories is a dazzling contrast in scenery - from the Smoking Hills of Bathurst peninsula - to the ethereal Tuktoyaktuk Peninsula - to the locality that shares its name.

With her husband wounded, Laura Secord sets out to warn the British of a possible American attack.

Tecumseh forges an alliance with the British in pursuit of his dream.

A volcanic eruption in A.D. 79 that destroyed the Roman town of Pompeii, one of the world's most iconic sites.

The excavation begins with the discovery of a large brick-built oven; further investigations reveal it was part of a thriving commercial bakery.

The excavation unearths new finds; Miami University professor Steven Tuck joins the team to look for evidence of Pompeiians who may have survived the eruption of AD 79.

The archaeologists complete the excavation of a wealthy residence, bakery and laundry, discovering details about what people were doing in the city during its final hours.

Archaeologists use modern technology to determine if the reputation of China's only empress is based on fact.

An in-depth look at the life of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, reveals new truths about his controversial rule.

An exploration of China's first emperor's mausoleum, highlighted by 8,000 terra-cotta warriors who guard the royal tomb.

The dramatic history of Princess Fu Hao, who rose from the leader of a warrior clan, to then become a key advisor, general and wife of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty.

Dunhuang's transformation from desert outpost to Silk Road stronghold.

Dunhuang falls to warlords, rises under an empress and vanishes into legend; a monk discovers a cache of ancient scrolls in a sacred cave which show how faith, power and survival shaped the city.

Journeying to the heart of Mongolia for a look at modern nomadic life, which hasn't changed much in 800 years; exploring artifacts and a 13th-century archery technique; how the murder of Genghis Khan's father set the wheels of history in motion.

Investigating the seasonality of nomadic life and how traditional animal practices helped Mongol armies outmanoeuvre their enemies; a look at Genghis Khan's trade and communication strategies and the empire's fate after his death in 1227.

Marie Favereau reveals how the Mongols shaped the world and how a disease led to the empire's end.

Archaeologists use modern technology to determine if the reputation of China's only empress is based on fact.

An in-depth look at the life of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, reveals new truths about his controversial rule.

An exploration of China's first emperor's mausoleum, highlighted by 8,000 terra-cotta warriors who guard the royal tomb.

The dramatic history of Princess Fu Hao, who rose from the leader of a warrior clan, to then become a key advisor, general and wife of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty.

Journeying to the heart of Mongolia for a look at modern nomadic life, which hasn't changed much in 800 years; exploring artifacts and a 13th-century archery technique; how the murder of Genghis Khan's father set the wheels of history in motion.

Investigating the seasonality of nomadic life and how traditional animal practices helped Mongol armies outmanoeuvre their enemies; a look at Genghis Khan's trade and communication strategies and the empire's fate after his death in 1227.

An epic, high-altitude journey from Seven Sisters Provincial Park to Salmon Glacier.

The vast and diverse terrain that lies at the border of Canada and the United States.

The Western Nunavut region is one of the most sporadically-seen landscapes on Earth. We examine the community of Kugluktuk - Tukut Nogait National Park - and further west, the tiny hamlet of Paulatuk.

John Norton leads Six Nations warriors against the invading Americans.

East coast shipper creates a private fleet to seize American ships.

New discoveries and new science tell the story of how the ancient Mayans built such an incredible society in a tropical rainforest over two thousand years and then vanished.

New discoveries reveal caves and tunnels hidden beneath Mayan pyramids; archaeologists identify the location revered as the most sacred temple of all, the mystical center of the world, unlocking an incredible secret in the city of Chichen Itza.

The downfall of the powerful Maya city of Palenque continues to mystify archaeologists today; now, investigators gain rare access to explore lost tombs to reveal the truth behind this legendary city and the mystery behind its enigmatic queens.

An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.

A great metropolis has been discovered, buried beneath the pastures of the Danube.

Archaeologists investigate the fate of Nero and his buried Golden Palace.

An exploration of Hadrian's Wall, the largest structure built by the Romans; experts examine the Wall, its forts, gatehouses, and garrison town to see how civilization and culture grew.

An exploration of Herculaneum, the twin to Pompeii that also got buried during a deadly volcanic eruption; the discovery of an intact skeleton, the first excavated in 25 years, helps investigators piece together the final hours of Herculaneum.

An inside look at how the world's most eminent structures define national identity and the engineering techniques used to create them.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

Scientists enter the rainforests of Barro Colorado Island, Panama to study its wildlife and the worst drought in ages.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

The Bruce Peninsula is the largest natural landscape remaining in Southern Ontario.

The Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is one of Canada's most beautiful and powerful parks.

A salvage maestro returns to raise more valuable tropical hardwood trying not to wreck his own boat in the process; the multimillion dollar operation to salvage America's biggest shipwreck.

St. John's Newfoundland and the Avalon peninsula to the unique islands.

From St. John's heading north, the coastline is a maze of bays and inlets.

From the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait to Gulf Islands National Park Reserve.

Yellowstone Park in the United States is the scene of an inexplicable phenomenon: the disappearance of the moose; between wolves, cougars and grizzly bears, the list of suspects is long and scientists conduct a survey to save the moose.

A look at the life of Lord Mountbatten, the uncle of Prince Philip, and his efforts to get as close to the British throne as he could.

Dig up an epic find in South Dakota that fuels suspicion and misfortune, then examine an Egyptian boy king's tomb plagued by an ancient curse. Study a haunted English painting and ponder a relic coveted by a king that may have doomed his reign.

An examination of humankind's impact on the Earth's surface and what alternatives are being explored to reverse the damages.

A look at the life of Lord Mountbatten, the uncle of Prince Philip, and his efforts to get as close to the British throne as he could.

Dig up an epic find in South Dakota that fuels suspicion and misfortune, then examine an Egyptian boy king's tomb plagued by an ancient curse. Study a haunted English painting and ponder a relic coveted by a king that may have doomed his reign.

In April 1945, the Yamato, the largest battleship in history, leaves for Okinawa to destroy American warships and prevent their landing; weighing 70,000 tonnes and armed with 150 guns, it faced the U.S.

A different view of the events in the Arctic during World War II, with countless unknown details; a focus on the struggle of the great powers for control of the area and its natural resources.

Witness amazing buildings, bridges, lifts, and other structures that pushed structural concrete engineering to the edge.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

Join us as we travel across Myanmar, the jewel of Asia, and reveal the history and myths surrounding these shrines, each one created as an offering to the Buddha.

Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist; Jesus' message that formed the basis of the future Christian religion.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

Join us as we travel across Myanmar, the jewel of Asia, and reveal the history and myths surrounding these shrines, each one created as an offering to the Buddha.

Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist; Jesus' message that formed the basis of the future Christian religion.

Yellowstone Park in the United States is the scene of an inexplicable phenomenon: the disappearance of the moose; between wolves, cougars and grizzly bears, the list of suspects is long and scientists conduct a survey to save the moose.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

Join us as we travel across Myanmar, the jewel of Asia, and reveal the history and myths surrounding these shrines, each one created as an offering to the Buddha.

Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist; Jesus' message that formed the basis of the future Christian religion.

This oldest National Park in the Canadian Maritimes is home to the highest density of moose in the world.

The Torngat Mountains National Park was set up in part to return the aboriginal people to their birthright.

The team must remove thousands of wrecked cars from the hull before it becomes an environmental disaster; repairing a vessel before the waters of the River Solent flood the hull.

A rich mix of coastal towns, islands, inland mountains and seascapes from Nanaimo to Campbell River.

From scenic Telegraph Cove, around Cape Scott Provincial Park, and beyond.

A collection of scenic towns, parks and coastal rainforest unique in the world.

World-famous mammoth expert Dick Mol traces the history of woolly mammoths.

An in-depth look at the life of Princess Margaret reveals how her rebellious behavior paved the way for the monarchy we know today.

Stumble upon the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard in the wake of an ominous storm, then assess a precious stone's bloody curse. Discover the unforeseen consequences of disturbing an immortal Chinese army and get mesmerized by a divisive Egyptian sculpture.

An examination of the Earth's freshwater supply and the ongoing challenge to maintain its quantity and quality as the planet's population soars.

An in-depth look at the life of Princess Margaret reveals how her rebellious behavior paved the way for the monarchy we know today.

Stumble upon the largest Anglo-Saxon hoard in the wake of an ominous storm, then assess a precious stone's bloody curse. Discover the unforeseen consequences of disturbing an immortal Chinese army and get mesmerized by a divisive Egyptian sculpture.

In May 1905, after a year of stalemate in the Russo-Japanese War, Russia's Pacific squadron arrives at the Tsushima Strait.

Exploring the mysterious and catastrophic collapse of ancient civilizations during the late Bronze Age, revealing the tumultuous events that brought an end to a thriving era of human history.

Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist; Jesus' message that formed the basis of the future Christian religion.

A secret structure on a sinister mountain, an industrial compound swallowed by a forest, and a mysterious run in a sand dune are strange deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

The Far South of Australia is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne, a sporting mecca called the 'G, a brutal island prison once known as Hell on Earth, and ancient rainforests, providing a living link to the past.

Recently unearthed mummies may help solve the enduring mystery of why Pompeii was built on an active volcano; archaeologists explore the secrets of an ancient Roman town perfectly preserved after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A secret structure on a sinister mountain, an industrial compound swallowed by a forest, and a mysterious run in a sand dune are strange deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

The Far South of Australia is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne, a sporting mecca called the 'G, a brutal island prison once known as Hell on Earth, and ancient rainforests, providing a living link to the past.

Recently unearthed mummies may help solve the enduring mystery of why Pompeii was built on an active volcano; archaeologists explore the secrets of an ancient Roman town perfectly preserved after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

World-famous mammoth expert Dick Mol traces the history of woolly mammoths.

A secret structure on a sinister mountain, an industrial compound swallowed by a forest, and a mysterious run in a sand dune are strange deserted engineering projects, and new discoveries reveal how they were built and why they were abandoned.

The Far South of Australia is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne, a sporting mecca called the 'G, a brutal island prison once known as Hell on Earth, and ancient rainforests, providing a living link to the past.

Recently unearthed mummies may help solve the enduring mystery of why Pompeii was built on an active volcano; archaeologists explore the secrets of an ancient Roman town perfectly preserved after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

Riding Mountain National Park in Manitoba.

Fundy National Park in southern New Brunswick.

Salvage crews work to install the world's largest environmental protection barrier; flying into a highly volatile region, crews battle pirates, tornadoes, and riots to salvage a wrecked cargo ship.

BC's lower mainland is a mix of remote mountain ranges, spectacular cityscapes and marine life.

The Sea to Sky corridor reveals one of the west coast's most iconic landscapes.

The Sunshine coast features world famous mountain ranges, forest landscapes and iconic towns.

Revisiting the life of a legendary woman whose story continues to gain new resonance over time, even now on the 400-year anniversary of her death in March 1617.

From her brilliant performance during WWII to her demotion after the death of George VI to her continuing influence over Elizabeth II for half a century, the private life of the Queen Mother is explored.

Unearthing a doomed ice age discovery in Russia's Arctic; unveiling a Dutch painting that spells misfortune; digging up a king's unlikely final resting place in an English marsh.

Looking at the engineering genius that's taken repurposing underground, from a rotting shipyard transformed into a subterranean museum to a rusting bank vault that now serves cocktails.

From her brilliant performance during WWII to her demotion after the death of George VI to her continuing influence over Elizabeth II for half a century, the private life of the Queen Mother is explored.

Unearthing a doomed ice age discovery in Russia's Arctic; unveiling a Dutch painting that spells misfortune; digging up a king's unlikely final resting place in an English marsh.

On D-Day and later in June 1944, the USS Texas helps silence batteries of German artillery and gun positions defending the landing beaches and the port city of Cherbourg.

The Far South of Australia is home to the rich cultural heritage of Melbourne, a sporting mecca called the 'G, a brutal island prison once known as Hell on Earth, and ancient rainforests, providing a living link to the past.

Recently unearthed mummies may help solve the enduring mystery of why Pompeii was built on an active volcano; archaeologists explore the secrets of an ancient Roman town perfectly preserved after the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius.

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.

24-year-old wing commander Guy Gibson has less than eight weeks to recruit and train 147 aircrew for a top-secret mission; they are required to learn to fly at super-low altitudes at night toward targets on water.

Dictators may appear omnipotent, but their position depends largely on a network of individuals who benefit from their rule, and their support does not come cheap.

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.

24-year-old wing commander Guy Gibson has less than eight weeks to recruit and train 147 aircrew for a top-secret mission; they are required to learn to fly at super-low altitudes at night toward targets on water.

Dictators may appear omnipotent, but their position depends largely on a network of individuals who benefit from their rule, and their support does not come cheap.

Revisiting the life of a legendary woman whose story continues to gain new resonance over time, even now on the 400-year anniversary of her death in March 1617.

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.

24-year-old wing commander Guy Gibson has less than eight weeks to recruit and train 147 aircrew for a top-secret mission; they are required to learn to fly at super-low altitudes at night toward targets on water.

Dictators may appear omnipotent, but their position depends largely on a network of individuals who benefit from their rule, and their support does not come cheap.

Terra Nova National Park on the Newfoundland coast is a beautiful enigma with a rugged forest.

Quttinirpaaq National Park is affected by climate change.

In rough water, salvors scramble to retrieve a cruise ship's anchor lost at sea; teams hope to salvage cherished floating homes damaged by hurricane Sandy.

Exploring offshore islands, inland volcanoes and forgotten World War II defense fortifications north of Powell River.

BC's inland waterways.

An epic, high-altitude journey from Seven Sisters Provincial Park to Salmon Glacier.

Over a hundred massive concrete arrows scattered across America; a giant chalk figure with an oversized phallus on an English hillside; a mysterious hole in the middle of a lake in Southern California.

From the USS Langley to the high-tech floating airports; the history of the aircraft carrier and how its air wing operates.

A behind-the-scenes look at how the U.S. Navy's radically redesigned Ford-class aircraft carrier was built.

In April 1945, the Yamato, the largest battleship in history, leaves for Okinawa to destroy American warships and prevent their landing; weighing 70,000 tonnes and armed with 150 guns, it faced the U.S.

In May 1905, after a year of stalemate in the Russo-Japanese War, Russia's Pacific squadron arrives at the Tsushima Strait.

On D-Day and later in June 1944, the USS Texas helps silence batteries of German artillery and gun positions defending the landing beaches and the port city of Cherbourg.

A look at some of the most incredible escapes of World War II.

Wallis tries to get his revolutionary bouncing bomb to work, which will require the invention of a new aiming device; Dan Snow takes to the skies to test it, but accuracy isn't the only problem.

Dictators are characterized as charismatic, narcissistic and sadistic, but most of all by their thirst for power; once in power, holding on to it requires negotiation, coercion and force.