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 The schedule is structured around themed blocks of historical content, with some programs exploring lesser-known aspects of the past alongside more familiar topics.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
Salvage Hunters: The Restorers
Time Please
Collectibles, Education
Furniture upholsterer Craig and sculptor Nick restore a pair of iconic Arne Jacobsen chairs. Meanwhile, engineer Bo comes across an enormous station clock with an interesting past.
01:00 - 01:30
Shed & Buried
From Cornwall To Oxfordshire
Reality, Documentary
Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend travel from Cornwall to Oxfordshire to rummage around in some of Britain's most amazing sheds in search of a nice little earner. Their discoveries include vintage tractors, engines and a clutch of historic motorbikes.
01:30 - 02:00
Shed & Buried
Buckinghamshire
Reality, Documentary
Henry and Sam are rummaging again. They meet Phil in sunny Buckinghamshire, where they find stationary engines, traction engines and vintage petrol cans, but is there anything for the boys to restore and flog?
02:00 - 02:30
Shed & Buried
Surrey
Reality, Documentary
Henry and his ace mechanic mate Sam Lovegrove are in Surrey where they find Pontiac ambulances, mysterious automotive sculptures, and strangely well-preserved motorbikes. Later, in Cornwall, they meet a collector whose cottage is like a transport museum, chock-full with...
02:30 - 03:00
Shed & Buried
Cornwall
Reality, Documentary
Bike guru Henry Cole and ace mechanic Sam Lovegrove are off to Cornwall. They meet a collector whose cottage is like a transport museum, chock-full with memorabilia, penny farthings and lights of all description.
03:00 - 04:00
Combat Dealers
Cold War
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce goes to a Cold War underground bunker that has been converted to a museum. The curator is looking for some Soviet era equipment to tell the other side of the story.
04:00 - 05:00
Combat Dealers
Arnhem
Reality, Collectibles
Bruce hears about some second world war British airborne division gear from the battle of Arnhem for sale, which is of big interest to ex-paratroopers like him and Freddie.
05:00 - 06:00
Combat Dealers: Reloaded
Paras
History, Military
Ex-paras Bruce Crompton and Freddie Kruyer explore the troops' vital role in defeating the Germans in WW2. They collect authentic gear and uniforms before they jump.
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
Expedition Unknown: Egypt Special
History
Explorer Josh Gates presents from the chambers of an excavation site. He searches for ancient artefacts, mummies and opens a sarcophagus for the first time.
09:00 - 10:00
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.
10:00 - 11:00
Blowing Up History
Rome's Lost Coliseums
Science, History
The coliseums of Rome were brutal theatres of spectacle and death that helped control the sprawling Roman Empire; now, archaeologists uncover the engineering secrets behind these majestic structures to reveal the truth behind the ancient Roman world.
11:00 - 12:00
Blowing Up History
Legend of Xanadu
Science, History
The legendary metropolis of Xanadu and its fabled existence have mystified experts for centuries; archaeologists use cutting-edge aerial imaging to investigate new discoveries and reveal the truth behind this mythical lost city.
12:00 - 13:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 11
Reality, Documentary
Drew visits a disused fuel shed on a former air force base in Suffolk where he discovers vases carved from cow bones and a haunting stone face corbel.
13:00 - 14:00
Salvage Hunters
Episode 12
Reality, Documentary
Drew and Tee visit Newark, a town renowned for its antique connections. Drew finds a set of Regency bed steps and a genuine, very rare 18th-century mirror.
14:00 - 15:00
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.
15:00 - 16:00
Alien Highway
Legend of the Skinwalker
Travel, Paranormal
A recent creature sighting outside the infamous Skinwalker Ranch brings Chuck and the team to Utah to investigate. Evidence indicates it might be an alien.
16:00 - 17:00
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.
17:00 - 18:00
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.
18:00 - 19:00
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.
19:00 - 20:00
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.
20:00 - 21:00
How the Universe Works
Monsters of the Milky Way
Science, Documentary
26,000 light-years away at the heart of the galaxy lies a massive black hole. How can something so far away be studied, and what could it teach scientists?
21:00 - 22:00
Expedition Unknown: Egypt Special
History
Explorer Josh Gates presents from the chambers of an excavation site. He searches for ancient artefacts, mummies and opens a sarcophagus for the first time.
22:00 - 23:00
Ancient Unexplained Files
Gladiator Graveyard
Ancient history, Science
A mass grave of mutilated skeletons is unearthed at the frontier of the Roman Empire, experts use advanced digital analysis to reveal the mystery behind these grisly remains.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
Leatherman, Formula 1, Glassware
Documentary, Science
How do they build Formula 1 racing cars? How do they make the Leatherman, America's best-selling multi-tool? And how do they create classic Finnish Aalto glassware?
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Hats; Longest Road Tunnel; Snake Catcher
Documentary, Science
How do the descendants of the Mayans make the finest Panama hats? How do they keep drivers safe in the world's longest road tunnel? And how do they catch Florida's escaped pythons?