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Guida TV - lunedì, 20/05/2024

00:15
Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation
This documentary series features testimony from Luis Elizondo, former military intelligence official and Special Agent In-Charge at the Pentagon's mysterious program, The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). This secretive military department was tasked with researching and investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) which included numerous video clips, three of which were released to a shocked public in 2017. In this six-part series, Elizondo speaks out about his concerns for national security and the Pentagon's lack of response to these potential threats. Episodes include fighter pilots from the USS Nimitz describing their terrifying encounter with a UFO; the lights seen in the sky above a New Jersey turnpike; and a saucer-shaped craft observed over Chicago's O'Hare airport.
en
01:00
Food Tech
From playgrounds to office cubicles, we love chowing down a meal from the lunch box. Ever wonder why a peanut butter sandwich sticks to the roof of your mouth? Did you know baby carrots might all be purple if it weren't for the Dutch?
en
01:45
Human Weapon
Explore the world of martial arts with Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, who visit various destinations around the world investigating about different styles of fighting, such as judo, karate, Muay Thai and more. The martial artist and the wrestler learn about each of the martial arts, including the techniques, origins and cultural history. The duo also break down the moves and try out in a fight.
en
02:30
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
03:15
WW2 Treasure Hunters
WW2 Treasure Hunters is a television programme that looks at a whole range of historical artefacts and all the untold stories, of the conflict . In unearthing forgotten stories, you gain a real understanding of the biggest modern war in military history. Militia experts, survivors and historians, this show merges all of these important figures together so you can gain a real understanding of WW2. Starring Stephen Taylor, Ben Major and amateur relic hunter, Suggs, it creates a real personal attachment between the viewer and the presenters. Detecting, reflecting and dissecting stories, this talented threesome explain using experts and survivors the true detrimental effects of WW2. With most of the artefacts being found in the UK, you will gain a true historical knowledge of the Blitz.
en
04:00
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
A television documentary series which tells the full story of the origins, development and downfall of the famous Roman Empire between the 2nd century BC to the era of the last Western Roman emperor in the 5th century AD. The Romans are regarded as one of the most revolutionary Empires in the entire course of history and a substantial amount of theories, principles and engineering techniques they experimented with are still applied to this day. This thirteen-part series explores the Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
en
04:45
Pirate Treasure of the Knights Templar
In this series, renowned underwater archaeologist and adventurer Barry Clifford, along with a crack team of on-land explorers and experts, attempts to solve a mystery that dates back hundreds of years.
en
05:30
Where Did It Come From?
Documentary series exploring the history of Earth's greatest man-made structures and creations. Where Did It Come From? reveals the earliest examples of brilliance and ingenuity from past pioneers. From the Roman highway project; a civil engineering feat establishing a network of unprecedented highways, to Egypt's iconic structures, this series reveals the incomprehensible ides brought to life by magnificent minds, and in some cases, brutal slavery. Join host Michael Guillen as he dives into this fascinating world of both civil and social engineering, born out of ideas we still use today.
en
06:15
Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation
This documentary series features testimony from Luis Elizondo, former military intelligence official and Special Agent In-Charge at the Pentagon's mysterious program, The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). This secretive military department was tasked with researching and investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) which included numerous video clips, three of which were released to a shocked public in 2017. In this six-part series, Elizondo speaks out about his concerns for national security and the Pentagon's lack of response to these potential threats. Episodes include fighter pilots from the USS Nimitz describing their terrifying encounter with a UFO; the lights seen in the sky above a New Jersey turnpike; and a saucer-shaped craft observed over Chicago's O'Hare airport.
en
07:00
Food Tech
From playgrounds to office cubicles, we love chowing down a meal from the lunch box. Ever wonder why a peanut butter sandwich sticks to the roof of your mouth? Did you know baby carrots might all be purple if it weren't for the Dutch?
en
07:45
Human Weapon
Explore the world of martial arts with Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, who visit various destinations around the world investigating about different styles of fighting, such as judo, karate, Muay Thai and more. The martial artist and the wrestler learn about each of the martial arts, including the techniques, origins and cultural history. The duo also break down the moves and try out in a fight.
en
08:30
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
09:15
WW2 Treasure Hunters
WW2 Treasure Hunters is a television programme that looks at a whole range of historical artefacts and all the untold stories, of the conflict . In unearthing forgotten stories, you gain a real understanding of the biggest modern war in military history. Militia experts, survivors and historians, this show merges all of these important figures together so you can gain a real understanding of WW2. Starring Stephen Taylor, Ben Major and amateur relic hunter, Suggs, it creates a real personal attachment between the viewer and the presenters. Detecting, reflecting and dissecting stories, this talented threesome explain using experts and survivors the true detrimental effects of WW2. With most of the artefacts being found in the UK, you will gain a true historical knowledge of the Blitz.
en
10:00
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
A television documentary series which tells the full story of the origins, development and downfall of the famous Roman Empire between the 2nd century BC to the era of the last Western Roman emperor in the 5th century AD. The Romans are regarded as one of the most revolutionary Empires in the entire course of history and a substantial amount of theories, principles and engineering techniques they experimented with are still applied to this day. This thirteen-part series explores the Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
en
10:45
Pirate Treasure of the Knights Templar
In this series, renowned underwater archaeologist and adventurer Barry Clifford, along with a crack team of on-land explorers and experts, attempts to solve a mystery that dates back hundreds of years.
en
11:30
Where Did It Come From?
Documentary series exploring the history of Earth's greatest man-made structures and creations. Where Did It Come From? reveals the earliest examples of brilliance and ingenuity from past pioneers. From the Roman highway project; a civil engineering feat establishing a network of unprecedented highways, to Egypt's iconic structures, this series reveals the incomprehensible ides brought to life by magnificent minds, and in some cases, brutal slavery. Join host Michael Guillen as he dives into this fascinating world of both civil and social engineering, born out of ideas we still use today.
en
12:15
Unidentified: Inside America's UFO Investigation
This documentary series features testimony from Luis Elizondo, former military intelligence official and Special Agent In-Charge at the Pentagon's mysterious program, The Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP). This secretive military department was tasked with researching and investigating Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) which included numerous video clips, three of which were released to a shocked public in 2017. In this six-part series, Elizondo speaks out about his concerns for national security and the Pentagon's lack of response to these potential threats. Episodes include fighter pilots from the USS Nimitz describing their terrifying encounter with a UFO; the lights seen in the sky above a New Jersey turnpike; and a saucer-shaped craft observed over Chicago's O'Hare airport.
en
13:00
Food Tech
From playgrounds to office cubicles, we love chowing down a meal from the lunch box. Ever wonder why a peanut butter sandwich sticks to the roof of your mouth? Did you know baby carrots might all be purple if it weren't for the Dutch?
en
13:45
Human Weapon
Explore the world of martial arts with Jason Chambers and Bill Duff, who visit various destinations around the world investigating about different styles of fighting, such as judo, karate, Muay Thai and more. The martial artist and the wrestler learn about each of the martial arts, including the techniques, origins and cultural history. The duo also break down the moves and try out in a fight.
en
14:30
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
15:15
WW2 Treasure Hunters
WW2 Treasure Hunters is a television programme that looks at a whole range of historical artefacts and all the untold stories, of the conflict . In unearthing forgotten stories, you gain a real understanding of the biggest modern war in military history. Militia experts, survivors and historians, this show merges all of these important figures together so you can gain a real understanding of WW2. Starring Stephen Taylor, Ben Major and amateur relic hunter, Suggs, it creates a real personal attachment between the viewer and the presenters. Detecting, reflecting and dissecting stories, this talented threesome explain using experts and survivors the true detrimental effects of WW2. With most of the artefacts being found in the UK, you will gain a true historical knowledge of the Blitz.
en
16:00
Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire
A television documentary series which tells the full story of the origins, development and downfall of the famous Roman Empire between the 2nd century BC to the era of the last Western Roman emperor in the 5th century AD. The Romans are regarded as one of the most revolutionary Empires in the entire course of history and a substantial amount of theories, principles and engineering techniques they experimented with are still applied to this day. This thirteen-part series explores the Germanic, Britannic and other barbarian tribal wars which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire.
en
16:45
Pirate Treasure of the Knights Templar
In this series, renowned underwater archaeologist and adventurer Barry Clifford, along with a crack team of on-land explorers and experts, attempts to solve a mystery that dates back hundreds of years.
en
17:30
Where Did It Come From?
Documentary series exploring the history of Earth's greatest man-made structures and creations. Where Did It Come From? reveals the earliest examples of brilliance and ingenuity from past pioneers. From the Roman highway project; a civil engineering feat establishing a network of unprecedented highways, to Egypt's iconic structures, this series reveals the incomprehensible ides brought to life by magnificent minds, and in some cases, brutal slavery. Join host Michael Guillen as he dives into this fascinating world of both civil and social engineering, born out of ideas we still use today.
en
18:15
Buried: Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
Join our hosts, Mikey Kay and Garth Baldwin, as they investigate whether the famed and mysterious Knight's Templar were really disbanded and destroyed in 1307 or if they survived, taking the Holy Grail with them. The historical detectives journey through the middle-east in an attempt to uncover new evidence of the true fate of this secretive organization. Starting off in the holy city of Jerusalem, the team explore archaic tunnels and a safe house that could have been used to smuggle religious relics to safety. Their exploratory travels then take them to the ancient city of Acre and on to Cypress to search for clues about a covert Templar mission. Secret Templar codes lead the unit to a monastery in Spain which might be able to prove that the knights survived the fateful arrests of Friday the 13th, 1307.
en
19:00
Chasing Mummies
When army manoeuvres shut down the team's journey to restore an ancient minaret, they take a treacherous journey through the White Desert to camp in an oasis. Zahi makes friends with the local Bedouins, who feed the starving group.
en
19:45
The Curse of the Civil War Gold
The Curse of Civil War Gold is a non-fiction series about American Civil War history. Michigan native, part time treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team search for lost treasures of Civil War Gold, estimated to be worth millions of dollars. They join forces with Marty Lagina from The Curse of Oak Island trying to solve the mystery and find the lost gold. The story goes that Union soldiers tracked down Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865 and confiscated his gold. Later it was smuggled north and ended up in Lake Michigan. And this is exactly where Kevin and his crew head to.
en
20:30
Brad Meltzer's Decoded
Even the most common, ordinary objects in the modern world and history may contain secret messages, steeped in codes and symbols. These mysterious ideas and theories come directly from the mind of best-selling author Brad Meltzer, who uncovered them during his research for his fictional thrillers. In each episode, Brad poses these questions to a group of elite researchers, who will travel far and wide to examine the clues and decode the hidden meaning behind these seemingly innocuous origins. They will canvas the darkest reaches of the world to connect dots toward revealing a deeper truth.
en
21:15
Ancient Aliens
ANCIENT ALIENS examines 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth, from the age of the dinosaurs, to ancient Egypt, to the skies over the western desert in the present day US. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, an asphalt-like substance in an Egyptian pyramid made from the remains of unidentified creatures, continued mass sightings in the USA -- these are just a few of the strange stories that will be investigated.
en
22:00
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
22:45
Engineering an Empire
Documentary series, hosted by Peter Weller, an actor and a professor at Syracuse University, that explores the engineering and architectural achievements that were characteristic of some of the greatest civilizations on this planet - Rome, Egypt, Greece, the Aztecs, the Maya, Russia, China, the Persians, the Byzantines, Britain, France, and Italy in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Using interviews with experts, re-enactments, and computer-generated graphics, this programme looks at various structures, buildings and mechanical inventions, from Menes' dam built in around 3000 BC in Egypt to the world's first locomotive invented in Britain.
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Guida TV - martedì, 21/05/2024

00:15
Buried: Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
Join our hosts, Mikey Kay and Garth Baldwin, as they investigate whether the famed and mysterious Knight's Templar were really disbanded and destroyed in 1307 or if they survived, taking the Holy Grail with them. The historical detectives journey through the middle-east in an attempt to uncover new evidence of the true fate of this secretive organization. Starting off in the holy city of Jerusalem, the team explore archaic tunnels and a safe house that could have been used to smuggle religious relics to safety. Their exploratory travels then take them to the ancient city of Acre and on to Cypress to search for clues about a covert Templar mission. Secret Templar codes lead the unit to a monastery in Spain which might be able to prove that the knights survived the fateful arrests of Friday the 13th, 1307.
en
01:00
Chasing Mummies
When army manoeuvres shut down the team's journey to restore an ancient minaret, they take a treacherous journey through the White Desert to camp in an oasis. Zahi makes friends with the local Bedouins, who feed the starving group.
en
01:45
The Curse of the Civil War Gold
The Curse of Civil War Gold is a non-fiction series about American Civil War history. Michigan native, part time treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team search for lost treasures of Civil War Gold, estimated to be worth millions of dollars. They join forces with Marty Lagina from The Curse of Oak Island trying to solve the mystery and find the lost gold. The story goes that Union soldiers tracked down Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865 and confiscated his gold. Later it was smuggled north and ended up in Lake Michigan. And this is exactly where Kevin and his crew head to.
en
02:30
Brad Meltzer's Decoded
Even the most common, ordinary objects in the modern world and history may contain secret messages, steeped in codes and symbols. These mysterious ideas and theories come directly from the mind of best-selling author Brad Meltzer, who uncovered them during his research for his fictional thrillers. In each episode, Brad poses these questions to a group of elite researchers, who will travel far and wide to examine the clues and decode the hidden meaning behind these seemingly innocuous origins. They will canvas the darkest reaches of the world to connect dots toward revealing a deeper truth.
en
03:15
Ancient Aliens
ANCIENT ALIENS examines 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth, from the age of the dinosaurs, to ancient Egypt, to the skies over the western desert in the present day US. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, an asphalt-like substance in an Egyptian pyramid made from the remains of unidentified creatures, continued mass sightings in the USA -- these are just a few of the strange stories that will be investigated.
en
04:00
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
04:45
Engineering an Empire
Documentary series, hosted by Peter Weller, an actor and a professor at Syracuse University, that explores the engineering and architectural achievements that were characteristic of some of the greatest civilizations on this planet - Rome, Egypt, Greece, the Aztecs, the Maya, Russia, China, the Persians, the Byzantines, Britain, France, and Italy in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Using interviews with experts, re-enactments, and computer-generated graphics, this programme looks at various structures, buildings and mechanical inventions, from Menes' dam built in around 3000 BC in Egypt to the world's first locomotive invented in Britain.
en
06:15
Buried: Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
Join our hosts, Mikey Kay and Garth Baldwin, as they investigate whether the famed and mysterious Knight's Templar were really disbanded and destroyed in 1307 or if they survived, taking the Holy Grail with them. The historical detectives journey through the middle-east in an attempt to uncover new evidence of the true fate of this secretive organization. Starting off in the holy city of Jerusalem, the team explore archaic tunnels and a safe house that could have been used to smuggle religious relics to safety. Their exploratory travels then take them to the ancient city of Acre and on to Cypress to search for clues about a covert Templar mission. Secret Templar codes lead the unit to a monastery in Spain which might be able to prove that the knights survived the fateful arrests of Friday the 13th, 1307.
en
07:00
Chasing Mummies
When army manoeuvres shut down the team's journey to restore an ancient minaret, they take a treacherous journey through the White Desert to camp in an oasis. Zahi makes friends with the local Bedouins, who feed the starving group.
en
07:45
The Curse of the Civil War Gold
The Curse of Civil War Gold is a non-fiction series about American Civil War history. Michigan native, part time treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team search for lost treasures of Civil War Gold, estimated to be worth millions of dollars. They join forces with Marty Lagina from The Curse of Oak Island trying to solve the mystery and find the lost gold. The story goes that Union soldiers tracked down Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865 and confiscated his gold. Later it was smuggled north and ended up in Lake Michigan. And this is exactly where Kevin and his crew head to.
en
08:30
Brad Meltzer's Decoded
Even the most common, ordinary objects in the modern world and history may contain secret messages, steeped in codes and symbols. These mysterious ideas and theories come directly from the mind of best-selling author Brad Meltzer, who uncovered them during his research for his fictional thrillers. In each episode, Brad poses these questions to a group of elite researchers, who will travel far and wide to examine the clues and decode the hidden meaning behind these seemingly innocuous origins. They will canvas the darkest reaches of the world to connect dots toward revealing a deeper truth.
en
09:15
Ancient Aliens
ANCIENT ALIENS examines 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth, from the age of the dinosaurs, to ancient Egypt, to the skies over the western desert in the present day US. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, an asphalt-like substance in an Egyptian pyramid made from the remains of unidentified creatures, continued mass sightings in the USA -- these are just a few of the strange stories that will be investigated.
en
10:00
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
10:45
Engineering an Empire
Documentary series, hosted by Peter Weller, an actor and a professor at Syracuse University, that explores the engineering and architectural achievements that were characteristic of some of the greatest civilizations on this planet - Rome, Egypt, Greece, the Aztecs, the Maya, Russia, China, the Persians, the Byzantines, Britain, France, and Italy in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Using interviews with experts, re-enactments, and computer-generated graphics, this programme looks at various structures, buildings and mechanical inventions, from Menes' dam built in around 3000 BC in Egypt to the world's first locomotive invented in Britain.
en
12:15
Buried: Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
Join our hosts, Mikey Kay and Garth Baldwin, as they investigate whether the famed and mysterious Knight's Templar were really disbanded and destroyed in 1307 or if they survived, taking the Holy Grail with them. The historical detectives journey through the middle-east in an attempt to uncover new evidence of the true fate of this secretive organization. Starting off in the holy city of Jerusalem, the team explore archaic tunnels and a safe house that could have been used to smuggle religious relics to safety. Their exploratory travels then take them to the ancient city of Acre and on to Cypress to search for clues about a covert Templar mission. Secret Templar codes lead the unit to a monastery in Spain which might be able to prove that the knights survived the fateful arrests of Friday the 13th, 1307.
en
13:00
Chasing Mummies
When army manoeuvres shut down the team's journey to restore an ancient minaret, they take a treacherous journey through the White Desert to camp in an oasis. Zahi makes friends with the local Bedouins, who feed the starving group.
en
13:45
The Curse of the Civil War Gold
The Curse of Civil War Gold is a non-fiction series about American Civil War history. Michigan native, part time treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team search for lost treasures of Civil War Gold, estimated to be worth millions of dollars. They join forces with Marty Lagina from The Curse of Oak Island trying to solve the mystery and find the lost gold. The story goes that Union soldiers tracked down Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865 and confiscated his gold. Later it was smuggled north and ended up in Lake Michigan. And this is exactly where Kevin and his crew head to.
en
14:30
Brad Meltzer's Decoded
Even the most common, ordinary objects in the modern world and history may contain secret messages, steeped in codes and symbols. These mysterious ideas and theories come directly from the mind of best-selling author Brad Meltzer, who uncovered them during his research for his fictional thrillers. In each episode, Brad poses these questions to a group of elite researchers, who will travel far and wide to examine the clues and decode the hidden meaning behind these seemingly innocuous origins. They will canvas the darkest reaches of the world to connect dots toward revealing a deeper truth.
en
15:15
Ancient Aliens
ANCIENT ALIENS examines 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth, from the age of the dinosaurs, to ancient Egypt, to the skies over the western desert in the present day US. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, an asphalt-like substance in an Egyptian pyramid made from the remains of unidentified creatures, continued mass sightings in the USA -- these are just a few of the strange stories that will be investigated.
en
16:00
Evolve
Documentary series. Evolve takes an in-depth look at the evolution of some of the planet's most iconic animals. Using computer generated imagery and experimental science, the team take you on a journey through history to look at how these species evolved to fit their habitats and surroundings. The show explores the diverse and unique anatomy changes our planet's historic species have gone through. Whether it's the deadly teeth of Tyrannosaurus Rex, the telescopic eyesight of lightning-fast birds, or the night vision big cats use to hunt, Evolve reveals some of nature's most interesting secrets. Nominated in 2009's News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Science And Technology Programming.
en
16:45
Engineering an Empire
Documentary series, hosted by Peter Weller, an actor and a professor at Syracuse University, that explores the engineering and architectural achievements that were characteristic of some of the greatest civilizations on this planet - Rome, Egypt, Greece, the Aztecs, the Maya, Russia, China, the Persians, the Byzantines, Britain, France, and Italy in the late 15th and 16th centuries. Using interviews with experts, re-enactments, and computer-generated graphics, this programme looks at various structures, buildings and mechanical inventions, from Menes' dam built in around 3000 BC in Egypt to the world's first locomotive invented in Britain.
en
18:15
Buried: Knights Templar and the Holy Grail
Join our hosts, Mikey Kay and Garth Baldwin, as they investigate whether the famed and mysterious Knight's Templar were really disbanded and destroyed in 1307 or if they survived, taking the Holy Grail with them. The historical detectives journey through the middle-east in an attempt to uncover new evidence of the true fate of this secretive organization. Starting off in the holy city of Jerusalem, the team explore archaic tunnels and a safe house that could have been used to smuggle religious relics to safety. Their exploratory travels then take them to the ancient city of Acre and on to Cypress to search for clues about a covert Templar mission. Secret Templar codes lead the unit to a monastery in Spain which might be able to prove that the knights survived the fateful arrests of Friday the 13th, 1307.
en
19:00
Chasing Mummies
Discovering the final resting place of Cleopatra is a lifelong passion for many an archaeologist. Now Zahi has permitted some to dive into the Mediterranean Sea and bring up a nine-ton pylon that is a confirmed part of her shrine.
en
19:45
The Curse of the Civil War Gold
The Curse of Civil War Gold is a non-fiction series about American Civil War history. Michigan native, part time treasure hunter Kevin Dykstra and his team search for lost treasures of Civil War Gold, estimated to be worth millions of dollars. They join forces with Marty Lagina from The Curse of Oak Island trying to solve the mystery and find the lost gold. The story goes that Union soldiers tracked down Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865 and confiscated his gold. Later it was smuggled north and ended up in Lake Michigan. And this is exactly where Kevin and his crew head to.
en
20:30
Brad Meltzer's Decoded
Even the most common, ordinary objects in the modern world and history may contain secret messages, steeped in codes and symbols. These mysterious ideas and theories come directly from the mind of best-selling author Brad Meltzer, who uncovered them during his research for his fictional thrillers. In each episode, Brad poses these questions to a group of elite researchers, who will travel far and wide to examine the clues and decode the hidden meaning behind these seemingly innocuous origins. They will canvas the darkest reaches of the world to connect dots toward revealing a deeper truth.
en
21:15
Ancient Aliens
ANCIENT ALIENS examines 75 million years of the most credible alien evidence here on Earth, from the age of the dinosaurs, to ancient Egypt, to the skies over the western desert in the present day US. Ancient cave drawings of strange creatures, an asphalt-like substance in an Egyptian pyramid made from the remains of unidentified creatures, continued mass sightings in the USA -- these are just a few of the strange stories that will be investigated.
en
22:00
Cities of the Underworld
In major cities around the world today, skyscrapers loom overhead, taxis honk their horns and street vendors peddle their wares. But below lies city upon city - each with its fascinating and unknown history. This series will explore these layers, which are often hundreds of feet deep, and examine a city's ancient cisterns, dank dungeons, eerie tombs, clandestine hideouts, and even underground shipwrecks that have been lost for hundreds and hundreds of years. What are the underground layers of the most populated cities on earth? And how did (and do) engineers build layer upon layer up to today's city streets? This series will reveal the technological marvels that allowed the construction of one city upon another - literally.
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22:45
Where Did It Come From?
Documentary series exploring the history of Earth's greatest man-made structures and creations. Where Did It Come From? reveals the earliest examples of brilliance and ingenuity from past pioneers. From the Roman highway project; a civil engineering feat establishing a network of unprecedented highways, to Egypt's iconic structures, this series reveals the incomprehensible ides brought to life by magnificent minds, and in some cases, brutal slavery. Join host Michael Guillen as he dives into this fascinating world of both civil and social engineering, born out of ideas we still use today.
en
23:30
Project Impossible
Project Impossible is an original series that follows a new generation of epic engineering projects that were considered unthinkable just a few years ago. Each episode of Project Impossible features multiple stories that illustrate man-made projects that are crucial to our future. These projects include a massive North Sea wind station with 600-foot rotors, a giant sea wall that will protect the ancient city of Venice from rising waters, the world's largest moveable structure in Chernobyl, and the construction of a fleet of nuclear powered icebreaking ships.
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