Discovery History
Irlande
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 The schedule is structured around themed blocks of historical content, with some programs exploring lesser-known aspects of the past alongside more familiar topics.
Programme
00:00 - 01:00
Combat Dealers
The Sherman
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce splurges on a rare Sherman tank in Ohio. But before he flogs it he wants to boost its authenticity and value, so the twins consult a WWII tank veteran for advice.
01:00 - 02:00
How the Universe Works
The Universe's Deadliest
Science, Documentary
The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves, an exploration into the worst places in the Universe.
02:00 - 03:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Hank Williams, Growing Soldiers and Iceman Cometh
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates the death of a country music legend, examines surgical tools linked to a baffling medical mystery and uncovers the truth behind the oldest cold case in human history.
03:00 - 04:00
Mysteries at the Museum
The Spy that Saved Washington
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family feud.
04:00 - 05:00
Expedition X
Killer Sasquatch
Documentary, Adventure
The team heads to Alaska, America's Last Frontier, to investigate reports of a murderous Sasquatch. Phil and Jess travel deep into the wilderness and have a truly hair-raising close encounter with what locals call 'The Hairy Man'.
05:00 - 06:00
Expedition Unknown
Viking Sunstone
Adventure, Documentary
Josh travels to the UK and Norway to unlock the secrets of the Viking Sunstone, a mystic crystal the Vikings used to conquer the seas. Before testing it, he explores a crypt in a Nordic church and descends 1000 ft into a deserted mine.
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
Planes That Changed the World
Airbus A380- Giant Of The Sky
Documentary
This double-decked monster was designed to carry 800 passengers and revolutionise the highways of the sky, so why did it take 17 years to lift off?
09:00 - 10:00
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.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
Egypt's Island of Secrets
Science, History
A colossal stone temple on a remote Egyptian island mysteriously bears the names of the most famous leaders of the ancient world; now, experts use cutting-edge tech to investigate why pharaohs and emperors all built monuments at this enigmatic site.
11:00 - 12:00
Blowing Up History
Egypt's Cult Kings
Science, History
The ancient city of Abydos contains some of the oldest Egyptian tombs and a buried temple linked to a mysterious death cult; now, archaeologists use cutting-edge drone imaging to investigate long-hidden secrets behind the first pharaohs.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 7
Reality, Documentary
Drew Pritchard travels the whole of the United Kingdom searching for architectural treasures. This time, Drew's ability to work under pressure is tested by talented dealer, Alasdair. In a disused church, Drew bids on an elaborate Victorian mirror.
13:00 - 14:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 8
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee travel to four extraordinary locations across Northern Italy, including the country's most famed antique markets and a dreamy Tuscan villa.
14:00 - 15:00
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.
15:00 - 16:00
Alien Highway
Murder on the Prairie
Travel, Paranormal
A series of strange animal deaths and UFO sightings brings Chuck to Colorado to search for an explanation. Reports of authorities ignoring these incidents suggest a government cover-up.
16:00 - 17:00
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.
17:00 - 18:00
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.
18:00 - 19:00
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.
19:00 - 20:00
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.
20:00 - 21:00
How the Universe Works
Edge of the Solar System
Science, Documentary
Giant magnetic bubbles millions of miles wide, bizarre invisible matter, and a death star tearing through bands of icy comets, flinging them into violent orbits.
21:00 - 22:00
Planes That Changed the World
Airbus A380- Giant Of The Sky
Documentary
This double-decked monster was designed to carry 800 passengers and revolutionise the highways of the sky, so why did it take 17 years to lift off?
22:00 - 23:00
Ancient Unexplained Files
Maze of Cryptic Terror
Ancient history, Science
Experts unearth what appears to be a mysterious hole to hell surrounded by cryptic Pagan carvings in rural England. Experts use state-of-the-art forensics to investigate and uncover the dark secrets of this mystical site.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
Tsukiji; Cricket Bats; Parcels
Documentary, Science
How are millions of parcels delivered daily worldwide? How do they make cricket bats that can hit a ball at 150 kilometres an hour?
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Powerboats, Swiss Watches, Wallpaper
Documentary, Science
How do they build powerboats that can go faster than sports cars, how do they produce Swiss watches, and how do they create wallpaper fit for palaces and parliaments?