The Ancient Skeletons of Peru

High in the Andes in the 16th century, the fiercely independent Chachapoya tribes suddenly disappeared. Now archaeologists have found startling evidence that may indicate what happened to them. [S] More on The Ancient Skeletons of Peru

Last broadcast: 14 May 2011, on

The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes

A new film about Alexandria provides the centrepiece of Bettany Hughes' definitive history of the ancient world and classical civilisation [S] More on The Ancient World with Bettany Hughes

Last broadcast: 05 May 2010, on

Apocalypse: The Second World War

The story of World War II, told in painstakingly digitally colourised and evocative footage, and through the personal testimony of those who were there [S] More on Apocalypse: The Second World War

Last broadcast: 04 December 2010, on

Atlantic Convoys

In WWII, merchant ships bringing vital goods across the Atlantic were Britain's crucial lifeline, one which German U-boats were determined to destroy in the longest and bloodiest campaign of the war [S] More on Atlantic Convoys

Attila and the Empire of the Huns

The story of how Attila the Hun almost conquered Western Europe, and how the tide of history eventually turned against him More on Attila and the Empire of the Huns

Last broadcast: 26 August 2009, on

Back from the Dead

Using cutting-edge forensic techniques on the skeletons of long-dead warriors, this series examines the lives and deaths of soldiers from history [S] More on Back from the Dead

Last broadcast: Sunday 18 September, 8PM on Channel 4

Bare Knuckle Boxer

This Georgian Underworld documentary tells the remarkable story of ex-slave Bill Richmond, and his rags-to-riches rise to fame through the violent and gruesome sport of bare knuckle boxing More on Bare Knuckle Boxer

Battle of Britain: 303 Squadron

In this game, you take control of the heroic Polish airmen of the RAF during World War II and play with or against friends in multiplayer mode More on Battle of Britain: 303 Squadron

The Battle of Hood and Bismarck

Two-part documentary that uses unique archive footage, eyewitness testimony, dramatic reconstruction and state of the art computer graphics to tell the definitive story of this epic sea battle More on The Battle of Hood and Bismarck

Birth of Britain

Tony Robinson tells the epic story of how Britain was formed, and how the earth beneath our feet has shaped the country we live in today [S] More on Birth of Britain

Last broadcast: 31 January 2011, on

Blitz Street

Tony Robinson explores what it was like to live through the Blitz, on a specially-constructed street that is subjected to explosions similar to those inflicted by the Luftwaffe [S] More on Blitz Street

Blitz: London's Firestorm

The story of the night when the German Luftwaffe attacked London with devastating results [S] More on Blitz: London's Firestorm

Bow Street Runner

Award-winning game to accompany the drama series City of Vice. Uncover the fiend behind a grisly murder as you are led through the dark alleys and drinking dens of Georgian London... More on Bow Street Runner

The Boys of H Company

This documentary follows the steps of the US troops of H Company as they fight against Japanese forces on the Pacific island of Iwo Jima More on The Boys of H Company

Last broadcast: 13 October 2010, on

Britain AD: King Arthur's Britain

Francis Pryor argues that the early history of Britain was a vibrant period, when the island thrived under foreign influences from as far a field as the Middle East without losing their cultural identity [S] More on Britain AD: King Arthur's Britain

Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

Drama documentary recording the brilliance - and the destruction - of one of the 20th century's greatest minds More on Britain's Greatest Codebreaker

Last broadcast: Monday 21 November, 9PM on Channel 4

Britain's Real Monarch

Tony Robinson goes in search of Britain's Real Monarch. The result is a detective story that takes him from the Tower of London, via Debretts Peerage, to the other side of the planet... More on Britain's Real Monarch

Cannibals of the Stone Age

Archaeologists are investigating a Stone Age mass grave in Germany that may force us to accept that cannibalism and human sacrifice are undeniable parts of our history [S] More on Cannibals of the Stone Age

Last broadcast: Wednesday 07 December, 11PM on More4

Cave Mummies of the Canaries

Documentary exploring the possible connection between mummies found in the Canary Islands and Egypt - home to the great mummifiers of the ancient world More on Cave Mummies of the Canaries

The Celts

From Queen Boudica to King Arthur, the ancient heritage of the Celts intrigues and inspires to this day. Richard Rudgley separates history from myth in a revealing journey across Europe's Celtic heartland. More on The Celts

Last broadcast: 12 March 2009, on

Churchill's Darkest Decision

The forgotten story of Winston Churchill's darkest decision: to destroy the French battle fleet rather than trust the French government's promise to never hand them over to Hitler More on Churchill's Darkest Decision

Churchill's Girl

The fascinating biography of Pamela Churchill Harriman, who has been described as the 20th century's greatest courtesan More on Churchill's Girl

City of Vice

Vivid, gritty and stylish historical drama set in a vice-ridden Georgian London. A stellar cast headed by Ian McDiarmid and Iain Glen brings to life the story behind the birth of the modern police force. [S] More on City of Vice

Civilization: Is the West History?

Niall Ferguson explores how Western civilization - a clear minority of mankind - secured a lion's share of the world's resources, and examines whether the West is about to be overtaken by the rest [S] More on Civilization: Is the West History?

Last broadcast: 10 April 2011, on

Classic Ships

This six-part series, narrated by John Peel, looks at the history and design of ships, boats and yachts that evoke Britain's great social and industrial heritage More on Classic Ships

Codex

Locked in the British Museum overnight, a team of intrepid contestants must turn historical code breakers in this engaging combination of game show and archaeological mystery tour More on Codex

Commando

This four-part series tells the true story of Churchill's band of brothers - an unorthodox mix of misfits and buccaneers who operated outside the normal rules of warfare [S] More on Commando

The Curse of the Hope Diamond

The world's most valuable diamond has a sinister reputation and is a geological anomaly. Scientists conduct a pioneering investigation to unlock the secrets of its strange behaviour. [S] More on The Curse of the Hope Diamond

The Day of the Kamikaze

The extraordinary and compelling story of the Second World War suicide bombers, the kamikazes, Japanese pilots who crashed their planes into enemy ships [S] More on The Day of the Kamikaze

The Devil's Whore

Colourful four-part drama about the seismic events of 17th-century England, when political disobedience turned to revolution and bloody civil war, and English history was changed forever [S] More on The Devil's Whore

The Diets That Time Forgot

In this unique experiment, nine 21st century volunteers subject themselves to the weight loss diets and fitness regimes of previous generations. But have they bitten off less than they can chew? [S] More on The Diets That Time Forgot

Digging the Great Escape

A team of experts visits Germany to examine the ingenious achievements of the Second World War's most daring and famous escape artists [S] More on Digging the Great Escape

Last broadcast: Monday 28 November, 9PM on Channel 4

The Dinosaur Mummy

This documentary follows the excavation and scientific investigation of a mumified dinosaur, complete with organs and scales, discovered in 1999 by an American student More on The Dinosaur Mummy

The Edwardian Country House

For three months, nineteen brave volunteers immerse themselves in an Edwardian world of social inequality and rigid class distinctions in a grand country house More on The Edwardian Country House

Egypt's Warrior King

The story of Thutmosis III, the 'Napoleon of Egypt', and how he brought Egyptian imperialism to its peak [S] More on Egypt's Warrior King

Last broadcast: 11 June 2011, on

Elizabeth

David Starkey tells the extraordinary story of Queen Elizabeth I, whose reign transformed England into a global power More on Elizabeth

Elizabeth I

Helen Mirren portrays the 'Virgin Queen' in her later years in this major two-part drama by Nigel Williams. Also starring Jeremy Irons, Hugh Dancy, Ian McDiarmid and Patrick Malahide. [S] More on Elizabeth I

Endgame

Explosive feature-length drama about the end of apartheid, inspired by the extraordinary secret talks that took place in England at a time when civil war in South Africa seemed inevitable More on Endgame

The Enemy Within

Innovative film drawing parallels between Anarchist attacks on Victorian London and today's radicalism, examining how feelings of oppression, persecution and anger can lead to extremism [S] More on The Enemy Within

The English Church

Journalist and author Simon Jenkins goes on a personal journey into the heart of English life and community, and tells a fascinating story of art, architecture and faith More on The English Church

Escape from Colditz

The Germans believed escape from Colditz was all but impossible. But they were proved wrong time and again, defeated by planning, ingenuity and boundless bravery. More on Escape from Colditz

Fact or Fiction

Tony Robinson travels around the UK on his quest to discover the real story behind some of the greatest figures in history: King Harold, Boudica, William Wallace and Robin Hood More on Fact or Fiction

Fighting the Red Baron

Two Red Arrows pilots recreate the challenges the aviators of World War I faced, flying original WWI aircraft, to find out how this pioneering form of warfare changed so rapidly during the conflict [S] More on Fighting the Red Baron

The Gangster and the Perverted Peer

What was the connection between the rise of the Kray twins, from small-time racketeers to leaders of the most powerful criminal organisation in London, and a Tory peer with a passion for kinky sex? More on The Gangster and the Perverted Peer

Gladiators: Back from the Dead

Drawing on sensational new archaeological discoveries, this programme recreates the world of the Roman arena through the lives and violent deaths of six British gladiators [S] More on Gladiators: Back from the Dead

The Great Escape: The Reckoning

The true story of the 76 Allied airmen who famously escaped from Stalag Luft in 1944, and the subsequent hunt for the Gestapo officers who executed 50 of the re-captured airmen [S] More on The Great Escape: The Reckoning

The Great Inca Rebellion

An examination of new evidence suggesting the Incas fought a decades-long guerrilla war against the Spanish conquistadors [S] More on The Great Inca Rebellion

Last broadcast: Wednesday 30 November, 11.10PM on More4

The Great Wall of China

This intriguing documentary tells the story behind the Great Wall of China, one of the world's great wonders and the most ambitious building project ever attempted [S] More on The Great Wall of China

Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

This dramatic story of Britain's most notorious terrorist conspiracy delves into a shadowy world of subterfuge, spying and surveillance More on Gunpowder, Treason and Plot