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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 - 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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TV guide - Thursday, 02/05/24

00:20
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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01:20
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
02:25
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
03:25
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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04:15
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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05:10
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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06:05
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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07:00
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
The Great Wall of China is still shrouded in mystery; thanks to the latest digital technology, today's experts can dissect the work of ancient builders to try to reveal secrets kept for millennia.
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07:55
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the city of Machu Picchu remains the Inca's most breathtaking and enigmatic urban creation; today, experts investigate areas that were previously unknown.
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09:00
Countdown to Surrender (Countdown To Surrender), History, War, Germany, 2020
March 6th, 1945: Cologne is the first German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive; the Wochenschau stokes up fear of the Red Army.
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10:10
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.
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11:15
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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12:20
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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13:35
Roman Megastructures (Roman Megastructures), History, France, 2022
During the Gallic Wars, Arles in the south of France fared really well. The most beautiful Roman monuments were built there, hence Arles was nicknamed 'the little Rome of Ancient Gaul'.
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14:35
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
The Great Wall of China is still shrouded in mystery; thanks to the latest digital technology, today's experts can dissect the work of ancient builders to try to reveal secrets kept for millennia.
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15:45
Ancient Superstructures (Ancient Superstructures), History, France, 2019
In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, the city of Machu Picchu remains the Inca's most breathtaking and enigmatic urban creation; today, experts investigate areas that were previously unknown.
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16:50
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), Adventure, History, USA, 2019
The shocking remains of a 3,000-year-old screaming mummy have haunted Egyptologists for decades; what happened to leave him looking like something from a horror film?
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17:50
Mummies Unwrapped (Mummies Unwrapped), Adventure, History, USA, 2019
The disfigured mummy of the Younger Lady has mystified experts since she was first discovered over 100 years ago; investigators find out who she was using modern forensic science.
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18:45
Countdown to Surrender (Countdown To Surrender), History, War, Germany, 2020
March 6th, 1945: Cologne is the first German city to fall to the Allies. Stalin plans to conquer Berlin before the other Allies arrive; the Wochenschau stokes up fear of the Red Army.
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19:50
Greatest Events of World War II In Colour (Greatest Events of WWII in Colour), History, War, United Kingdom, 2019
The final hours of WW2 change the course of history; as the Americans inch closer to Japan, the Japanese fight with greater intensity. The question now is how to force capitulation.
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20:55
Top Ten Warfare (Top Tens of Warfare), History, War, United Kingdom, 2016
What defines a successful fighting force? Warfare has changed radically over the last century, and armed forces have had to adapt to new technologies and tactics.
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22:00
Myths: Great Mysteries of Humanity (Myths - The Great Mysteries of Humanity), History, Germany, 2023
Alexander the Great is the most famous commander of all time, but his grave was lost some 1,000 years ago and researchers around the world have been looking for it ever since.
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23:05
Forbidden History (Forbidden History), History, United Kingdom, 2022
A team of experts investigate the methods Hitler used to indoctrinate Germany, turning it into a finely-tuned war machine; we visit Goebbels' Propaganda Ministry and the holiday park of Prora.
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