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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.

Russian Federation

TV guide - Tuesday, 30/04/24

00:20
Tombs of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission (Tombs of Egypt: The ultimate mission), History, France, 2021
After three months of excavations and dozens of sarcophagi found, Zahi finds a stone sarcophagus that apparently belongs to a vizier who lived during the New Kingdom - inside, a surprise awaits him...
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01:25
WWII - Women on the Frontline (WWII - Women on the Frontline), History, War, Biography, United Kingdom, 2023
This episode explores the stories of women all over the world who fought and worked tirelessly alongside men on the battlefields of the Second World War.
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02:25
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
WWII facilitated the use of technology to wreak destruction from afar; through success and failure, the bomb was and remains a weapon that can tip the balance in favour of those who wield its power.
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03:25
World War II _ Battles for Europe (WW2 Battles For Europe), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
March 1945: the Allies have reached the River Rhine. Montgomery plans a giant operation to cross the river in the north, but luck hands the Americans a bridge over the Rhine at Remagen.
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04:20
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
Hitler's audacious plan to turn the tide of the war; colourised archive depicts the Germans' opening salvo artillery barrage and George Patton's arrival in Bastogne to break the German siege.
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05:10
Nazi Killing Fields (Nazi Killing Fields), History, United Kingdom, 2023
Viasat History. March 1945: a special unit of the SS feels disturbed by wandering forced labourers in the West when their commander orders a massacre; this was a war crime that remained unpunished for decades.
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06:05
WWII - Women on the Frontline (WWII - Women on the Frontline), History, War, Biography, United Kingdom, 2023
This episode explores the stories of women all over the world who fought and worked tirelessly alongside men on the battlefields of the Second World War.
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07:10
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity (Myths - The Great Mysteries of Humanity), History, Germany, 2023
Countless stories have circulated about Cleopatra for over 2000 years; which ones are true, and will the latest archaeological discoveries give insight into the real life story of Egypt's final queen?
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08:10
The Mystery of the Holy Lance (Le mystère de la Sainte Lance), History, France, 2019
The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this documentary explores the history of this captivating artefact.
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09:15
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
Espionage and intelligence were crucial during WWII; clever camouflage, the Enigma machine, and concealable weapons were as important as any tank, ship, aircraft or bomb.
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10:20
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
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11:25
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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12:25
Hitler's Supercars (Hitler's Supercars), History, United Kingdom, 2020
This is a story of engineering excellence, Grand Prix racing, Nazi propaganda, and a rivalry which would leave a speed record unbroken for 79 years and one of Nazi Germany's best racing drivers dead.
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13:25
Black Panthers of WW2 (Black Panthers of WW2), History, War, United Kingdom, 2021
This documentary tells the story of the first African-American unit of WW2; known as the 'Black Panthers', they fought the Nazis on the front lines while battling discrimination from their own country.
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14:25
WWII - Women on the Frontline (WWII - Women on the Frontline), History, War, Biography, United Kingdom, 2023
This episode explores the stories of women all over the world who fought and worked tirelessly alongside men on the battlefields of the Second World War.
en
15:30
The Mystery of the Holy Lance (Le mystère de la Sainte Lance), History, France, 2019
The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this documentary explores the history of this captivating artefact.
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16:35
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity (Myths - The Great Mysteries of Humanity), History, Germany, 2023
Countless stories have circulated about Cleopatra for over 2000 years; which ones are true, and will the latest archaeological discoveries give insight into the real life story of Egypt's final queen?
en
17:40
Tombs of Egypt: The Ultimate Mission (Tombs of Egypt: The ultimate mission), History, France, 2021
After three months of excavations and dozens of sarcophagi found, Zahi finds a stone sarcophagus that apparently belongs to a vizier who lived during the New Kingdom - inside, a surprise awaits him...
en
18:50
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
Espionage and intelligence were crucial during WWII; clever camouflage, the Enigma machine, and concealable weapons were as important as any tank, ship, aircraft or bomb.
en
19:50
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
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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
Rome: the greatest city of the ancient world. We unveil the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible talent of its builders; explore the Pantheon, Emperor Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
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23:05
Iznik, the Sunken Enigma (Iznik: The Sunken Enigma), History, France, 2022
Viasat History. We follow a world-renowned team excavating the sunken remains of a 4th-century A.D. / C.E. Byzantine basilica in Lake Iznik in Turkey; how and why was it destroyed, and what happened to its community?
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TV guide - Wednesday, 01/05/24

00:15
Peru: Sacrifices in the Kingdom of Chimor (Peru: Sacrifices in the Kingdom of Chimor), History, France, 2022
The remains of hundreds of children and juvenile llamas dating back to the 15th century have been found in Peru - a team of scientists investigates the circumstances behind these sacrifices.
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01:25
Secret Weapons: WWII (Secret Weapons: WWII), History, Australia, 2022
Espionage and intelligence were crucial during WWII; clever camouflage, the Enigma machine, and concealable weapons were as important as any tank, ship, aircraft or bomb.
en
02:25
Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom (Bismarck: 24 Hours to Doom), History, War, United Kingdom, 2021
May 24th, 1941: the HMS Hood is destroyed in eight minutes by the German ship Bismarck. Churchill sends out the order to hunt it down; this is the final 24 hours of the mission to sink the Bismarck.
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03:20
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
As World War II drags on into another bitter winter, the Allies become desperate to end the conflict. Churchill turns to his formidable bomber force to break the deadlock.
en
04:15
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed (Mégapolis), History, France, 2020
Rome: the greatest city of the ancient world. We unveil the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible talent of its builders; explore the Pantheon, Emperor Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
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05:05
Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries (Unearthed: Ancient Murder Mysteries), Crime, History, United Kingdom, 2022
Homicide detective Rod Demery and forensic scientist Turi King investigate an early Iron Age victim that is so well-preserved that he seems to be peacefully sleeping.
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06:00
The Mystery of the Holy Lance (Le mystère de la Sainte Lance), History, France, 2019
The Holy Lance is said to be the weapon with which Roman legionary Longinus pierced Jesus Christ's side after his crucifixion; this documentary explores the history of this captivating artefact.
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07:00
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
Nestled in the Jordanian desert, Petra is regarded as the eighth wonder of the world; scientists are still fascinated by its facades carved into the rock, its temples, and its unique hydraulic system.
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08:00
Countdown to Surrender (Countdown To Surrender), History, War, Germany, 2020
January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.
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09:05
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.
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10:10
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.
en
11:15
Megapolis: The Ancient World Revealed (Mégapolis), History, France, 2020
Rome: the greatest city of the ancient world. We unveil the secrets of Roman architecture and the incredible talent of its builders; explore the Pantheon, Emperor Nero's palace, and the Colosseum.
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12:25
Roman Megastructures (Roman Megastructures), History, France, 2022
Lyon is the third-largest city in France; in ancient times it was the largest. At the time, the capital of the Gauls was called Lugdunum, a showcase for Rome in lands conquered by Julius Caesar.
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13:30
Roman Megastructures (Roman Megastructures), History, France, 2022
Lyon is the third-largest city in France; in ancient times it was the largest. At the time, the capital of the Gauls was called Lugdunum, a showcase for Rome in lands conquered by Julius Caesar.
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14:35
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
Built on a massive block of granite, Mont-Saint-Michel holds many secrets; using the most advanced technology, experts scrutinise this ancient wonder on all scales to try to unravel its mysteries.
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15:40
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
Nestled in the Jordanian desert, Petra is regarded as the eighth wonder of the world; scientists are still fascinated by its facades carved into the rock, its temples, and its unique hydraulic system.
en
16:50
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), Adventure, History, 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
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), Adventure, History, 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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18:40
Countdown to Surrender (Countdown To Surrender), History, War, Germany, 2020
January 28th, 1945: the war reaches its climax on German soil. It is the beginning of a hundred days of horror and death, claiming more lives than in all the years of war.
en
19:50
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
Hitler's rise to power was a unique moment in history; Germany suffered a humiliating defeat in WWI and was crippled by massive war reparations. Hitler offers a scapegoat: the Jews.
en
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
Nazi Killing Fields (Nazi Killing Fields), History, United Kingdom, 2023
Viasat History. March 1945: a special unit of the SS feels disturbed by wandering forced labourers in the West when their commander orders a massacre; this was a war crime that remained unpunished for decades.
en
23:05
Auschwitz: The Inside Man (Auschwitz: The Inside Man), History, War, France, 2021
As a witness to some of the darkest chapters of human history, Polish officer Witold Pilecki was the first man to inform the Allies about the reality of the Holocaust from inside Auschwitz.
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