Discovery History
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Discovery History is a television channel available in Ireland that focuses on historical programming. Its content typically includes documentaries covering a wide range of historical periods, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, as well as series examining historical figures, events, and cultural developments. The channel also features programs on archaeology, engineering history, and military history. Viewers in Ireland can access Discovery History through various television providers, and the channel is broadcast in English. The schedule is structured around themed blocks of historical content, with some programs exploring lesser-known aspects of the past alongside more familiar topics.
Program
00:00 - 01:00
Combat Dealers
Dunkirk
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce finds a picture in his attic from Dunkirk, given to him by a soldier who was there. Bruce and Hus go on a hunt for kit that tells the real story of the evacuation.
01:00 - 02:00
How the Universe Works
Stars That Kill
Science, Documentary
Countdown of NASA's top six deadliest stars - 'vampire' stars that drain their neighbours, supernovas and white dwarfs that destroy planets.
02:00 - 03:00
Mysteries at the Museum
When Twain Met Sawyer
Documentary, Mystery
Don investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.
03:00 - 04:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Limbo for Love
Documentary, Mystery
Don investigates a risky ride fuelled by love, explores a town plagued by the undead and uncovers one of the biggest rescue operations of WWII.
04:00 - 05:00
Expedition X
Cambodia's Jungle Monster
Documentary, Adventure
Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot venture deep in the Cambodian jungle to search for a monster that has been terrifying locals for centuries.
05:00 - 06:00
Expedition Unknown
Samurai Sword of Power
Adventure, Documentary
Josh explores ancient shrines hidden in the mountains and underground tunnels across Japan in search of the missing mystical Honjo sword. He also learns the ways of the samurai and forges his own samurai sword.
06:00 - 06:30
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
06:30 - 07:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
07:00 - 08:00
Teleshopping
Shopping, Consumer
Presenting the latest products live on television that can be ordered directly. The product range extends from vacuum cleaners and bath towels to sports equipment.
08:00 - 09:00
Blowing Up History
Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings
Science, History
The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any discovered in Egypt; experts gain rare access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals to reveal the secrets of Egypt's Sun Cult pharaohs.
09:00 - 10:00
Combat Dealers
Battle of the Bulge
Reality, Collectibles
A client wants a German half-track armoured personnel carrier converted into a Pioneer variant, used by the German army during the Battle of the Bulge.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
Enigma of the Red Pyramid
Science, History
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 its trailblazing design.
11:00 - 12:00
Blowing Up History
Pompeii's Mysterious Twin
Science, History
Along with Pompeii, the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius left another mysterious Roman settlement buried beneath its ashes; experts reveal new evidence of an ancient civilisation and history's most infamous disaster.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 13
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tree visit Insect Circus in Suffolk, where they discover a giant pair of 20th century stage shoes and scratch-made models of fairground rides.
13:00 - 14:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 14
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee explore three new territories. An unusual set of stained-glass windows, an 1840s lamp and a retro Japanese toy police pique Drew's interest.
14:00 - 15:00
How the Universe Works
Secret History of Pluto
Science, Documentary
Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists are investigating whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface.
15:00 - 16:00
Alien Highway
SoCal Clusters
Travel, Paranormal
An ongoing series of UFO sightings off the Southern California coastline leads Chuck and the team to examine the link between UFOs, the military and the ocean.
16:00 - 17:00
Expedition Unknown
Curse of the Golden Bell
Adventure, Documentary
Josh joins local divers in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar to search for the ancient cursed Golden Bell of King Dhammazedi. To recover it, Josh dives into murky, violent waters that have claimed the lives of other divers.
17:00 - 18:00
Expedition X
Mystery in Mammoth Cave
Documentary, Adventure
Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres investigate a strange phenomenon that has been haunting Mammoth Cave for generations.
18:00 - 19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Buried Alive
Documentary, Mystery
Don investigates the last days of the ancient city of Pompeii, unravels the truth behind the invention of the telephone and exposes a former president's determination to save millions from starvation.
19:00 - 20:00
Mysteries at the Museum
The Man Who Sold a Million Rocks
Documentary, Mystery
Don investigates a story about a man who turned a pile of rocks into a gold mine, examines a royal suit of armour and uncovers the truth behind one of the most enduring mysteries in American history.
20:00 - 21:00
How the Universe Works
Secrets of Time Travel
Science, Documentary
Time travel may be more possible now than ever imagined, and today, cutting-edge technology and the latest research into black holes and wormholes is helping experts get much closer to discovering how to travel through time.
21:00 - 22:00
Blowing Up History
Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings
Science, History
The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any discovered in Egypt; experts gain rare access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals to reveal the secrets of Egypt's Sun Cult pharaohs.
22:00 - 23:00
Ancient Unexplained Files
Secrets of Mayan Murders
Ancient history, Science
Archaeologists make a bone-chilling discovery when they unearth 20 mutilated skeletons in Mexico; investigators use advanced forensic analysis to examine the bizarre burial and reveal an ancient case of Mayan mass murder.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
World in Miniature, Hurricane Test Center, Rhubarb
Documentary, Science
How do they build a working miniature airport? How do they design a house to survive a hurricane? And how do they grow rhubarb in the dark?
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Almonds; Snowblower; Detergents
Documentary, Science
How billions of bees help produce tonnes of California almonds, how snow is cleared to keep Norway's planes in action, and how tricky stains are removed.