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
How the Universe Works
Hunt for the Universe's Origin
Science, Documentary
Determining the age of the universe continues to be an elusive endeavour for scientists as their results are conflicting, and without a definitive answer, everything that's known about the cosmos could be completely wrong.
01:00 - 02:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Leonardo's Parachute, School Children's Blizzard and Muddy Discovery
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman examines a model of an ancient parachute, a coin made of gold that was possibly dug up by a mythical beast and a weather-beaten cabin that was once home to a man who changed music history.
02:00 - 03:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Titanic Orphans, Plot To Kill The Pope and Magical Unicorn
Documentary, Mystery
Don investigates a mystery surrounding two young survivors of the Titanic and a diabolical plot to assassinate one of the world's most influential people.
03:00 - 04:00
Expedition X
Alaskan Lake Monster
Documentary, Adventure
Phil and Jess search whitewater rapids and a frigid Alaskan lake for a legendary beast that's now the target of serious scientific enquiry.
04:00 - 05:00
Expedition Unknown
Journey To The Ice Age
Adventure, Documentary
Josh treks deep into Siberia for a site where priceless mammoth bones are mined out of the permafrost. Once he gets back to the lab, Josh views the DNA results to find out whether the woolly mammoth will walk the Earth again.
05:00 - 05:30
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.
05:30 - 06:00
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.
06:00 - 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
Coast Guard at War
Documentary, War
The Coast Guard performed a combat role in the Vietnam War. Rare footage and personal accounts from the Coasties reveal untold stories of the USCG.
08:00 - 09:00
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.
09:00 - 10:00
Blowing Up History
Secrets of the Sunken Empire
Science, History
The secrets of the world's oldest sunken city are lost to history, but hi-tech underwater archaeology answers questions that books cannot; experts explore sunken ruins and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
Sumerian Pyramid of Death
Science, History
Deep in the Iraqi desert, a ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilisation ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind this massive, ancient structure.
11:00 - 12:00
Salvage Hunters
Fresh to Market
Reality, Documentary
His hunt for fresh stock takes Drew to the Cotswolds, where he finds a giant stash of Indian and Afghan treasures which have come directly from the subcontinent.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Max Hits
Reality, Documentary
Drew heads to a huge antiques wholesaler in Exeter, where he finds pile upon pile of affordable gems. Next, it's on to north London, to visit an emporium of curiosities.
13:00 - 14:00
How the Universe Works
Finding the New Earth
Science, Documentary
New discoveries have revealed thousands of exoplanets beyond our solar system. Some resemble earth to the extent that one could be a new home for humanity.
14:00 - 15:00
Aliens in Alaska
Night Stalkers
Documentary, Paranormal
An investigation into supernatural events taking place in Alaska. The events include UFO sightings, alleged abductions and extra-terrestrial encounters throughout the wild landscape of America's last frontier.
15:00 - 16:00
Expedition Unknown
D.B. Cooper
Adventure, Documentary
Josh Gates sets off on an expedition to crack the mystery behind the perpetrator of the only unsolved plane hijacking in US history.
16:00 - 17:00
Expedition X
Avalanche Ghost Train
Documentary, Adventure
Phil and Jess venture deep into Washington's Cascade Mountains to investigate a shocking cover-up and test a scientific theory.
17:00 - 18:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Luckiest Lucky Cat, Voyager Emergency and Drive-In Movies
Documentary, Mystery
Don explores the story behind how a feline managed to single-handedly save a train line, NASA's mission to save the Voyager 2 space probe, and one man's quest to bring movies to the masses.
18:00 - 19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Invention of the Doughnut
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates the origins of one of America's favourite treats, a plot unrolled by Cleopatra and the world's most dangerous balloon race.
19:00 - 20:00
How the Universe Works
A Robot's Guide to Mars
Science, Documentary
Mars is infested with robots, orbiting the planet and roaming the Martian surface on a mission to uncover its secrets; now, Perseverance joins this dedicated group of machines to uncover if there is, or was ever, life on the Red Planet.
20:00 - 21:00
Coast Guard at War
Documentary, War
The Coast Guard performed a combat role in the Vietnam War. Rare footage and personal accounts from the Coasties reveal untold stories of the USCG.
21:00 - 22:00
Secrets of the Underground
King Solomon's Treasures
Science
Priceless gold and silver artefacts are believed to be lost in King Solomon's hidden mines. Rob and Stefan search for the legendary treasure.
22:00 - 22:30
How Do They Do It?
Bagels; Racing Tires; Liuli Glass
Documentary, Science
Bagel manufacture from flour to the breakfast table. Raw rubber to race capable, the making of high performance racing tyres. Making glass castings from silica sand to finished sculpture using traditional techniques.
22:30 - 23:00
How Do They Do It?
Venice Trash; Sheepskin Boots; Chlorella
Documentary, Science
Explore the processes used to collect rubbish in Venice, make Australia's famous sheepskin boots, and turn pond algae into a health supplement.
23:00 - 00:00
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.