Sky History 2
Ireland
Sky History 2 is a television channel available to viewers in Ireland, focusing on historical and documentary content. Its programming typically explores a wide range of historical periods, from ancient civilizations to modern conflicts, as well as topics in archaeology, engineering, and cultural heritage. The channel often presents archival footage, expert commentary, and dramatized reconstructions to examine past events and figures. Documentaries on military history, technological innovation, and social change are common, alongside series that investigate mysteries or lesser-known stories from history. Sky History 2 serves as a companion to its main channel, offering additional depth and variety in factual programming. It is accessible through satellite and digital platforms in the region.
Schedule
05:00 - 06:00
Crimes That Shook Britain
Suzy Lamplugh
Documentary, History
A look at the case of estate agent Suzy Lamplugh, who showed a client round a house in Fulham in July 1986 and was never seen again.
06:00 - 07:00
Discovered By Disaster
Cataclysms and Secrets
Documentary, Science
Rising sea levels in England have exposed Seahenge. Additionally, a flood swept an ancient Ukrainian canoe up, and human remains were found in a Chinese mudslide.
07:00 - 08:00
Ancient Aliens
The Whistleblowers
Documentary, History
Examines whistle-blower accounts about extraterrestrial presence on Earth, crashed UFOs, recovered alien entities, and claims about how the government goes to great lengths to discredit them.
08:00 - 09:00
Ancient Aliens
The Search For ET Intelligence
Documentary, History
Now, in the 21st century, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is ramping up like never before, with powerful new technologies allowing us to explore billions of stars across the universe. Are we on the verge of first contact?
09:00 - 10:00
Life After People
Built to Last
Documentary
From soaring skyscrapers like One World Trade Center to impenetrable vaults like Fort Knox, humanity's strongest structures were engineered to defy disaster.
10:00 - 11:00
Combat Trains
First World War
Documentary, History
A look into how the efficiency of the rail networks on both sides helped cause the stalemate of the First World War.
11:00 - 12:00
Crimes That Shook Britain
The Murder of Rhys Jones
Documentary, History
The parents of innocent 11-year-old Rhys Jones, shot on his way home from a football club in Liverpool in 2007, speak about the harrowing day when they lost their son.
12:00 - 13:00
Ancient Aliens
The Whistleblowers
Documentary, History
Examines whistle-blower accounts about extraterrestrial presence on Earth, crashed UFOs, recovered alien entities, and claims about how the government goes to great lengths to discredit them.
13:00 - 14:00
Ancient Aliens
The Search For ET Intelligence
Documentary, History
Now, in the 21st century, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence is ramping up like never before, with powerful new technologies allowing us to explore billions of stars across the universe. Are we on the verge of first contact?
14:00 - 15:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Lost Roman Town
Documentary, History
Silchester is one of the best preserved Roman sites in Britain.
15:00 - 16:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
HMS Invincible
Documentary, History
When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.
16:00 - 17:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
Game of Thrones
Documentary, History
A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.
17:00 - 18:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
Bridgewater
Documentary, History
Centuries ago, canals were the liquid highways of Britain, and their arrival kickstarted the Industrial Revolution. The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761.
18:00 - 19:00
Digging Up Britain's Past
The Real War Horse
Documentary, History
Unearthing the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables, and the horse the Germans could not kill.
19:00 - 20:00
Mysteries From Above
Giants
Documentary
Walk among colossal wonders scattered across the Earth's surface, including an ancient reptile skeleton, a massive head carving and a giant South African footprint.
20:00 - 21:00
Alien Corridors
Alaska
Documentary, Science
A powerful earthquake in 208 seemed to lead to an increase in UFO sightings in Alaska - but why? Do the extraterrestrials have something to protect here?
21:00 - 22:00
Battle 360
The Grey Ghost
Documentary, War
The USS Enterprise became the first ship to receive the Presidential Unit Citation in WWII, following its mission during the bloody Gilbert invasion.
22:00 - 23:00
The Proof Is Out There: Unexplained Edition
Supernatural Forces
Mystery
Did a video camera capture a ghostly child darting through a cemetery?; could a toddler be communicating with her deceased uncle?; is a spinning jar in a kitchen cupboard proof of an unseen force at work?
23:00 - 00:00
Killer Kings
Nero
Documentary, History
Emperor Nero is known for executing Christians for fun. Nero was 17 when he ascended to power in AD 54 following the death of his step-father, Claudius, Fourteen bloody years later, Nero died at the climax of a rebellion against his rule.