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Viasat History

Viasat History

VIASAT HISTORY brings history to life with captivating documentaries that take a fresh, modern look into history. We take our viewers on a powerful journey through time with intelligent, well-researched programmes that entertain and challenge their minds. The Focus is on European history, revealing the secrets of the past and how it defines us today.

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TV guide - Tuesday, 16/04/24Now

00:10
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), History, Adventure, USA, 2020
Could a shock discovery of a tooth hidden inside a jewellery box lead archaeologists to the lost mummy of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who is widely considered to be ancient Egypt's greatest queen?
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01:10
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
The struggle for victory necessitated development of gun technologies; new inventions would emerge on the battlefields and at times surprise soldiers on both sides of the fight.
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02:15
World War II _ Battles for Europe (WW2 Battles For Europe), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
November 1944: as the Allies advance into Germany, they run into concrete bunkers, pillboxes, minefields and tank traps. German soldiers fight tenaciously to defend their homeland.
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03:20
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
We examine key movements in the Pacific Theatre - the Fall of Singapore, the Battle of Midway and the Kokoda Campaign - Rommel's offensives in Africa, and the Allied bombing campaign over Europe.
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04:10
Working for the Enemy (Working for the Enemy), History, War, United Kingdom, Germany, 2022
13 million forced labourers toil for the Nazis; it is rare that these young people experience kindness or love as the Germans are strictly prohibited from having any personal interaction with them.
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05:05
Nazi Secret Files (Nazi Secret Files), History, United Kingdom, 2016
Archaeological artefacts from a 1937 dig had the Nazis believe that Germany was the birthplace of modern humans and that these cavemen had unleashed genocide on the Neanderthals; none of it was true.
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05:50
WWII - Women on the Frontline (WWII - Women on the Frontline), History, Biography, War, United Kingdom, 2023
This episode explores the remarkable stories of women who fought Nazi invaders behind enemy lines in occupied Europe and those who infiltrated Allied territory to spy for the Nazis.
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06:40
Cursed Bloodlines (Cursed Bloodlines), History, Biography, Canada, 2018
Archaeologists' discovery of King Tut's tomb taught us about a lost civilisation. When death befell several members of the team, rumours of a curse on the tomb spread like wildfire around the world.
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07:00
Cursed Bloodlines (Cursed Bloodlines), History, Biography, Canada, 2018
One of the richest men on Earth, Aristotle Onassis left a string of broken hearts in his wake, but no romance would catapult him into the limelight like his marriage to Jacqueline Kennedy.
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07:20
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity (Myths - The Great Mysteries of Humanity), History, Germany, 2021
Greek philosopher Plato's descriptions of Atlantis from almost 2,500 years ago depict a utopia; one night, however, the fabled empire is said to have perished in the wake of a devastating catastrophe.
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08:25
Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold (Deadman's Curse), Adventure, Canada, 2022
The search for the truth behind the legend of Slumach has the team chasing leads; while many have died in pursuit of his riches, was one prospector murdered for what he knew or for what he found?
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09:20
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
World War II fostered the emergence of both iconic and unusual tanks that were each engineered with distinct aims; we explore diverse tank innovations and the overall trajectory of armoured warfare.
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10:25
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.
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11:30
Top Ten Warfare (Top Tens of Warfare), History, War, United Kingdom, 2016
What makes a successful war leader? Influential leaders of warfare all share a vision and the ability to inspire others to follow their orders, but how they lead differs hugely.
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12:35
Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany (Lost Home Movies of Nazi Germany), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
Amateur footage of frontline and civilian stories offers novel insight into life and atrocities in Germany and the occupied territories as Hitler's dreams crumble.
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13:40
Deception WWII (Deception WWII), History, War, Australia, 2022
Technology was used to deceive the enemy; radio and transmitters spread false information, and a ghost army tricked entire enemy forces by using sound effects.
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14:40
WWII - Women on the Frontline (WWII - Women on the Frontline), History, Biography, War, United Kingdom, 2023
This episode explores the remarkable stories of women who fought Nazi invaders behind enemy lines in occupied Europe and those who infiltrated Allied territory to spy for the Nazis.
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15:45
Cleopatra's Secret Tomb (Cléopâtre, à la recherche du tombeau disparu), History, France, 2023
A burning story of love and power took place in Alexandria's sumptuous palaces; this ancient jewel of the Mediterranean brings to light relics that allow us to reconstruct the queen's true face.
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16:50
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), History, Adventure, USA, 2019
The pockmarked mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses V looks serene, but there's evidence of deliberately inflicted wounds that suggest a sudden violent death... if this was the case, then who was the killer?
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17:45
Cursed Treasures (Cursed Treasures), History, United Kingdom, 2023
Items stolen by tourists from the doomed Roman city of Pompeii have created misery and misfortune; meanwhile, a trove of precious artworks considered destroyed or lost forever is discovered in Germany.
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18:45
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
World War II fostered the emergence of both iconic and unusual tanks that were each engineered with distinct aims; we explore diverse tank innovations and the overall trajectory of armoured warfare.
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19:50
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.
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20:55
Top Ten Warfare (Top Tens of Warfare), History, War, United Kingdom, 2016
Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.
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22:00
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed (Mégapolis), History, France, 2020
4th century B.C.: Alexander the Great sets out to transform a fishing village into the ancient world's most dazzling city. Feast your eyes on a reconstruction of the city and its amazing buildings.
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23:05
Cleopatra's Secret Tomb (Cléopâtre, à la recherche du tombeau disparu), History, France, 2023
A burning story of love and power took place in Alexandria's sumptuous palaces; this ancient jewel of the Mediterranean brings to light relics that allow us to reconstruct the queen's true face.
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TV guide - Wednesday, 17/04/24

00:15
Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries (Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries), History, Crime, United Kingdom, 2022
Homicide detective Rod Demery and forensic scientist Turi King examine a murder victim dated to the time of the Picts and unearthed in a remote sea cave in Scotland.
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01:20
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
World War II fostered the emergence of both iconic and unusual tanks that were each engineered with distinct aims; we explore diverse tank innovations and the overall trajectory of armoured warfare.
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02:25
World War II _ Battles for Europe (WW2 Battles For Europe), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
December 1944: Hitler has picked the Ardennes sector for a major offensive. The surprise attack, spearheaded by elite divisions, initially sends American units reeling.
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03:25
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
The Axis forces begin to lose hold on their previous triumphs; between Japan's loosening hold on southeast Asia and Germany's growing defeats in Europe, we begin to see WW2's turning of the tide.
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04:15
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed (Mégapolis), History, France, 2020
4th century B.C.: Alexander the Great sets out to transform a fishing village into the ancient world's most dazzling city. Feast your eyes on a reconstruction of the city and its amazing buildings.
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05:10
Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries (Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries), History, Crime, United Kingdom, 2022
Homicide detective Rod Demery and scientist Professor Turi King study an 800-year-old partial skeleton; motives include robbery and a brawl, but can they identify the killer?
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06:05
Murderous History (Murderous History), History, Crime, United Kingdom, 2021
When the body of a child is found washed up on the banks of London's River Thames, a murder mystery investigation begins and investigations reveal a macabre underground industry - baby farming.
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07:05
Cursed Bloodlines (Cursed Bloodlines), History, Biography, Canada, 2018
The name Rockefeller is synonymous with wealth, power, and American politics. Generation after generation has been marked by tragedy; is there a debt to pay for their money-motivated actions?
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07:30
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity (Myths - The Great Mysteries of Humanity), History, Germany, 2021
The Great Flood is said to have destroyed all life on Earth; the Book of Genesis describes a catastrophe of biblical proportions. Did this flood take place, and if so, what caused it?
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08:35
Deadman's Curse: The Lost Spanish Gold (Deadman's Curse), Adventure, Canada, 2022
A map left for his grandchildren shows that 1940s prospector Dick Carter was hot on Slumach's trail; the map leads the team back to Pitt Lake for one last attempt to find Slumach's gold.
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09:30
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
World War II ignited a fierce battle for aerial dominance and drove nations to pioneer secret aircraft technologies; this episode explores the development of early jet fighters.
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10:35
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.
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11:40
Top Ten Warfare (Top Tens of Warfare), History, War, United Kingdom, 2016
Secrecy in war can mean the difference between victory and defeat; from spies to sabotage, military commanders often turn to secret plans at the height of war in order to gain a strategic advantage.
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12:45
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed (Mégapolis), History, France, 2020
4th century B.C.: Alexander the Great sets out to transform a fishing village into the ancient world's most dazzling city. Feast your eyes on a reconstruction of the city and its amazing buildings.
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13:50
Forbidden History (Forbidden History), History, United Kingdom, 2022
We discover an intriguing new theory about Göbekli Tepe in southern Turkey; one of the world's oldest mysteries dating back over 12,000 years, we still don't understand who built it or why.
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14:50
Murderous History (Murderous History), History, Crime, United Kingdom, 2021
When the body of a child is found washed up on the banks of London's River Thames, a murder mystery investigation begins and investigations reveal a macabre underground industry - baby farming.
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15:45
Crucifixion Bones (Crucifixion Bones), History, United Kingdom, 2024
Viasat History. In 2017, an ordinary archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens turns up a sensational discovery when the best-preserved example of a Roman crucifixion ever discovered is unearthed.
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16:50
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), History, Adventure, USA, 2019
The mangled mummy of Pharaoh Seqenenre Taa is a murder mystery that endures to this day; we discover the truth behind his brutal and humiliating death.
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17:50
Cursed Treasures (Cursed Treasures), History, United Kingdom, 2023
The removal of some priceless artefacts at the Parthenon in Athens brought only trouble, and one of the world's most famous artists ended his life in France soon after finishing a doomed painting.
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18:50
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
World War II ignited a fierce battle for aerial dominance and drove nations to pioneer secret aircraft technologies; this episode explores the development of early jet fighters.
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19:50
Rise and Fall: The Turning Points of World War II (Rise And Fall : The Turning Points of WW2), War, History, Australia, 2019
This episode explores moments of the war where Allied forces started to push back: the relief of Leningrad, the liberation of Paris, D-Day and the liberation of the Nazi extermination camps.
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20:55
Top Ten Warfare (Top Tens of Warfare), History, War, United Kingdom, 2016
The greatest 20th-century commanders understood warfare at both strategic and tactical level; some instilled loyalty in their troops through fear and intimidation while others inspired confidence.
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22:00
No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank's Story (No Asylum: The Untold Chapter of Anne Frank's Story), History, Biography, War, USA, 2015
Viasat History. Newly-discovered letters of Anne Frank's father Otto and interviews with their family reveal his struggle to save their family for the first time.
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23:15
Crucifixion Bones (Crucifixion Bones), History, United Kingdom, 2024
Viasat History. In 2017, an ordinary archaeological dig in the Cambridgeshire Fens turns up a sensational discovery when the best-preserved example of a Roman crucifixion ever discovered is unearthed.
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