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
Most Violent Event in the Universe
Science, Documentary
The collision of two supermassive black holes is the most violent event that can occur in the universe; experts explore where a black hole's energy originates and what really happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos clash.
01:00 - 02:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Real Life Lassie, Spy Who Went Cold and Sinking of the Andrea Doria
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates the story of a real-life heroic hound, a Soviet agent who hid from the authorities in plain sight and the disastrous voyage of the Andrea Doria: a luxury liner.
02:00 - 03:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Million Dollar Dinner, Thing in the Woods, and Cornstalk Colonel
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates the tale of an ancient queen who drank a very expensive cocktail, an unusual box discovered by a farmer and an American colonel who routed the British with corn.
03:00 - 04:00
Expedition X
Mexico's Haunted Cenotes
Documentary, Adventure
In the Yucatán, Phil and Jess investigate watery caverns believed to be portals to the Maya underworld; some say angry spirits are to blame for strange lights and bizarre animal behaviour, but the sacred cenotes hide secrets darker than any legend.
04:00 - 05:00
Expedition Unknown
Lasseter's Gold
Adventure, Documentary
Josh goes on an epic journey through the Australian Outback to find a legendary field of gold known as Lasseter's Reef.
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
The Dinosaur Feather Mystery
Education, Science
Investigates and explains all the latest scientific discoveries and theories about the evolution of birds.
08:00 - 09:00
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.
09:00 - 10:00
Blowing Up History
Lost City of Persia
Science, History
The sprawling city of Persepolis was capital to the first imperial civilisation that conquered most of the known ancient world; experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
Valley of Egypt's Queens
Science, History
The Valley of the Queens is a vast necropolis concealing some of Egypt's most miraculous tombs and powerful women; now, investigators use cutting-edge tech to explore lost tunnels and uncover the enigmatic secrets behind these ancient pharaohs.
11:00 - 12:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 9
Reality, Documentary
Drew road trips to Cornwall for a major buying mission. In Penzance, he haggles with a hoarder who owns a reclamation yard, before heading to the county's busiest auction house.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 10
Reality, Documentary
In Sussex, Drew has some incredible luck when he is offered first pick of a shop packed full of French items. Then in Kent, he is invited behind the scenes of a historic railway.
13:00 - 14:00
How the Universe Works
NASA's Journey to Mars
Science, Documentary
Manned missions to Mars are the next frontier of human exploration and NASA wants to put boots on the Red Planet by 2035.
14:00 - 15:00
Aliens in Alaska
Captured
Documentary, Paranormal
A couple finds massive footprints near Nancy Lake, strange lights circle above Fairbanks in coordinated patterns, shocking witnesses, and a picturesque rainbow camouflages an extraterrestrial teleportation device.
15:00 - 16:00
Expedition Unknown
Tracking Tasmania's Tiger
Adventure, Documentary
Josh ventures to Australia's island state of Tasmania to investigate sightings of the supposedly extinct Thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian Tiger. Recent evidence leaves Josh eager to find out the truth about this unusual looking animal.
16:00 - 17:00
Expedition X
Ring of Fire UFOs
Documentary, Adventure
Phil and Jess probe the science behind geology's strangest phenomena while investigating mysterious objects flying around Mexico's tallest active volcano.
17:00 - 18:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Roosevelt's Badlands Bandits
Documentary, Mystery
An accident nearly causes a nuclear catastrophe. Theodore Roosevelt lays down the law in the Wild West. A shocking crime rocks Hollywood.
18:00 - 19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Great Panjandrum, Jesse James to the Rescue and Willig's Wager
Documentary, Mystery
A rocket-powered wheel takes on the Nazis, an infamous outlaw has a heart of gold and an intrepid climber scales a skyscraper.
19:00 - 20:00
How the Universe Works
Asteroid: Countdown to Catastrophe
Science, Documentary
In a fictional scenario set in 2029, an asteroid hurtling towards Earth at 40,000 mph will reduce New York to ashes; examining the hypothetical, experts weigh in to determine what could happen, and how it might be stopped.
20:00 - 21:00
The Dinosaur Feather Mystery
Education, Science
Investigates and explains all the latest scientific discoveries and theories about the evolution of birds.
21:00 - 22:00
Secrets of the Underground
Doomsday Volcano Mystery
Science
Beneath the densely populated city of Naples lies a looming threat. A super volcano may be on the verge of erupting and causing an apocalyptic catastrophe.
22:00 - 22:30
How Do They Do It?
Beekeeping; Trikes; Body Armour
Documentary, Science
We venture into the world of beekeeping. We then discover how to build a tricycle that can transport an entire family. Finally, we look at body armour.
22:30 - 23:00
How Do They Do It?
Heat Proof Glass; ATMs; Pagani
Documentary, Science
How do they mine the mineral that's an essential ingredient in glass cookware? How do they keep cash safe inside an ATM? And, how do they build a hyper-car out of sheets of cloth?
23:00 - 00:00
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.