Discovery History
Ireland
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 The schedule is structured around themed blocks of historical content, with some programs exploring lesser-known aspects of the past alongside more familiar topics.
Previous
17:00–18:00
Expedition X
Now
18:00–19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Next
19:00–20:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Schedule
16:00 - 17:00
Expedition Unknown
Chasing the Mysteries of Moses
Adventure, Documentary
Josh Gates retraces Moses' steps from the peak of Mount Sinai deep into the Israeli desert; to separate man from myth, Josh dives the Sea of Galilee and investigates what is said to be Moses' tomb.
17:00 - 18:00
Expedition X
Beasts of Britain
Documentary, Adventure
Jess and Phil head to England in search of a legendary monstrous beast that's said to stalk the wilderness. After an unforgettable and truly historic encounter, they realise the creature is more than a myth.
18:00 - 19:00
Mysteries at the Museum
China Clipper, Phantom Island and Dueling Dandy
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman examines letters that crossed an ocean on a treacherous plane ride, a map of an island shrouded in mystery and a French sword similar to one that inspired a literary masterpiece.
LIVE 19:00 - 20:00
Mysteries at the Museum
Presidential Cheese, Spying Space Shuttle and Liberty in the Lake
Documentary, Mystery
Don Wildman investigates a pestilent stench that almost overpowered a president, a dangerous incident aboard the very first space shuttle and the most incredible college prank of all time.
20:00 - 21:00
How the Universe Works
The Moons of Saturn
Science, Documentary
With more than 80 moons, Saturn could rank among the most dynamic planetary system in Sol's neighbourhood; with its giant underground oceans and protective magnetic fields, experts explore how Saturn's moons offer new insight into the Solar System.
21:00 - 22:00
Blowing Up History
Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings
Science, History
The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any discovered in Egypt; experts gain rare access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals to reveal the secrets of Egypt's Sun Cult pharaohs.
22:00 - 23:00
Ancient Unexplained Files
Grave of the Red Skulls
Ancient history, Science
When experts discover a 500-year-old grave, they find mysterious red skulls, pointing to a shocking mass sacrifice; experts use the latest technology and state-of-the-art forensics to investigate what happened at this horrific site.
23:00 - 23:30
How Do They Do It?
The Tesla; Horse-Hair Fabrics; Pool Cleaners
Documentary, Science
How do they build the 700 horsepower Tesla Model S (the world's fastest electric car), turn horses' tails into fine fabrics, and clean the largest swimming pools in the world?
23:30 - 00:00
How Do They Do It?
Snails, Cutlery, And Fishing Kayaks
Documentary, Science
How do they feed France's appetite for snails, turn slabs of steel into shiny cutlery, and craft a kayak you can paddle with your feet?