Discovery History
Ireland
Discovery History ist ein in Irland empfangbarer Fernsehsender, der sich auf historische Inhalte konzentriert. Das Programm umfasst Dokumentationen zu verschiedenen Epochen – von antiken Zivilisationen bis zu modernen Konflikten – sowie Serien über historische Persönlichkeiten, Ereignisse und kulturelle Entwicklungen. Gezeigt werden auch Beiträge zu Archäologie, Technikgeschichte und Militärgeschichte. Zuschauer in Irland können den Sender über verschiedene TV-Anbieter empfangen; ausgestrahlt wird auf Englisch. Die Sendezeit ist in thematische Blöcke gegliedert, wobei manche Sendungen weniger bekannte Aspekte der Vergangenheit neben vertrauteren Themen beleuchten.
Programm
00:00 - 01:00
Combat Dealers
French Resistance
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce is tasked with creating a display based on the French Resistance: a parachute basket filled with items the RAF would have dropped to the Resistance in WWII.
01:00 - 02:00
How the Universe Works
Black Holes: The Secret Origin
Science, Documentary
Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.
02:00 - 03:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Miracle on the Hudson
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates the chain of events that led to the Miracle on the Hudson River, uncovers the origins of a legendary statue and examines a musical invention that struck a major chord.
03:00 - 04:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Boston Marathon Cheat
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman uncovers the truth behind one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history, investigates the preserved remains of a terrifying beast and inspects a watch linked to a presidential scandal.
04:00 - 05:00
Expedition X
Nuclear UFOs
Documentary, Adventure
In the aftermath of Japan's 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster, citizens began reporting something truly amazing: UFOs. Phil and Jess enter a radioactive wasteland to discover the stunning truth behind these extraterrestrial encounters.
05:00 - 06:00
Expedition Unknown
Mayan Apocalypse
Adventure, Documentary
Josh unearths human skulls and ancient Mayan sacrificial altars in the caverns underneath the jungles and ruins of Mexico while investigating the fall of the remarkable Mayan Empire.
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
Investigation X
Spontaneous Combustion
Science, Documentary
Can people spontaneously burst into flames that rise from within their own bodies? Investigators use up-to-date technology in the hope of finding answers to the human phenomena.
09:00 - 10:00
Combat Dealers
WWI
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce heads to Ypres looking for items from WWI, finding a German trench mortar. He also goes for a ride in a WWI-era British tank - one of the first tanks ever used in combat.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
King Arthur's Lost Castle
Science, History
The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are shrouded in a tumultuous history and believed to be the birthplace of King Arthur; experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock the secrets of this ancient structure and reveal the truth behind a legendary ruler.
11:00 - 12:00
Blowing Up History
Lost World of Desert Kings
Science, History
The hidden secrets of iconic structures and monuments from around the globe are revealed through scientific investigation and CGI animation.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 9
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee go hunting for antiques in the homes of fellow dealers. Tucked away in the Cotswolds on the border regions of South Warwickshire and Worcestershire, Drew finds an ancient Greek masterpiece from 100BC.
13:00 - 14:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 10
Reality, Documentary
Drew encounters thrilling examples by three design titans who shaped the classic Georgian-and-Victorian look: Sir John Soane, Augustus Pugin and William Morris.
14:00 - 15:00
How the Universe Works
Life & Death on the Red Planet
Science, Documentary
Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert.
15:00 - 16:00
Alien Highway
UFO Recovery
Travel, Paranormal
Chuck receives a map from an informant that leads to an alleged cache of recovered materials from the Roswell incident. He and his team go on the treasure hunt of lifetime to locate what could be the mother lode of all UFO discoveries.
16:00 - 17:00
Expedition Unknown
Secrets of The Nazca
Adventure, Documentary
Josh flies to Peru to investigate the giant geoglyphs drawn into earth by ancient Nazca tribes. By studying newly found lines and joining a Nazca psychedelic ritual, Josh uncovers the true meaning behind the mysterious tracings.
17:00 - 18:00
Expedition X
Mothman Phenomenon
Documentary, Adventure
Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres dive into the legend of Mothman by searching for clues in a long-sealed bunker and a top-secret Air Force base.
18:00 - 19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Man on Wire and More
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman examines the greatest high-wire stunt in history, investigates the incredible lengths Thomas Jefferson took to preserve America's reputation and unravels one of the most bizarre hoaxes the world has ever seen.
19:00 - 20:00
Mysteries at the Museum
White House Water
Documentary, Mystery
Don examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail.
20:00 - 21:00
How the Universe Works
Death of the Last Stars
Science, Documentary
The universe's stars are dying off faster than new ones are born. Using the latest technology, experts investigate the secrets of the last stars of the cosmos and what this stellar apocalypse means for life on Earth.
21:00 - 22:00
Investigation X
Spontaneous Combustion
Science, Documentary
Can people spontaneously burst into flames that rise from within their own bodies? Investigators use up-to-date technology in the hope of finding answers to the human phenomena.
22:00 - 23:00
Ancient Unexplained Files
Legend of the Cursed Temple
Ancient history, Science
A temple to the Roman god of the underworld is the site of ritual sacrifice and a gate to the underworld, but it was buried because it was believed to be cursed; experts use cutting-edge forensics to reveal what actually happened here.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
Submarine Rescue; Subaru
Documentary, Science
How do they rescue the crew of a sunken submarine? Join leading submarine rescue specialists as they test the ability of the world's navies to respond to an underwater emergency.
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Chewing Gum; Fish Hooks; Legoland
Documentary, Science
How do they transform rubber into chewing gum, how do they make fishhooks strong enough to catch a shark, and how are the models built at the world's largest Legoland?