Canada 1812: Forged In Fire

It may be the most misunderstood war in history. When Americans and Canadians needle each other over a few beers, both sides say the other started it; Canadians say the Americans were trying to take over Canada, Americans say they were trying to fight British oppression. Both sides claim victory. But one thing is certain: no event did more to affect the course of two nations – the fledging United States of America, and the soon-to-be-established Canada – than the War of 1812. Through six central characters, this series explores the events that unfolded in the different arenas and social spheres to shape the true north strong and free.

Cracking The Code

CRACKING THE CODE uncovers some of the world’s most famous – and infamous – encryptions. From bizarre ancient markings to random numbers and letters, codes and ciphers have been used for millennia to send secret messages, hide identities and operate outside the law. Unravelling these codes can unlock military secrets, unmask deadly enemies and even decode lost civilizations.

History By The Numbers

HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS is an energetic, fast-paced documentary series taking a global dive into the extraordinary and often overlooked numbers that have created our world’s history. In each episode of HISTORY BY THE NUMBERS we examine a story that you thought you knew, but re-organized and decoded through the numbers and over-the-top stats to give viewers a new perspective on the people, events and themes that shaped the world we live in today. The series is loaded with mind-blowing factoids and stats, entertaining top five lists, comparisons and trivia, and uses numbers to reveal connections you never knew existed. Each episode delves into a different subject – from the massive growth of the global fast-food empire to the wealth and bloodshed of the world’s top crime bosses, the herculean numbers behind Mount Everest, the lives of the richest people on earth and so much more. *Curiosity launched the first 5 episodes in a prime slot for US thanksgiving and it was #4 of the top 8 rated shows.

Atlantis: The Lost City Unearthed

Atlantis - a lost city that has long captivated our imaginations and fueled an indelible mystery. Now, a team of researchers has scoured Plato's enigmatic texts, and discovered what may be this legendary capital in a vast and fertile area that was a majestic island in the Atlantic Ocean during ancient times. This stunning discovery could unlock the secrets of a lost civilization. ATLANTIS: THE LOST CITY UNEARTHED plunges us into a thrilling and suspenseful investigation, each revelation bringing us closer to solving one of history's greatest mysteries.

China's Ghost Army

Uncovering the secret of how Emperor Qin Shihuangdi’s army of terracotta warriors was made reveals the true extent of the First Emperor’s power.

Ultimate Tutankhamun

Nearly a century after Howard Carter’s momentous discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton returns to Carter’s vast excavation files. Hidden amongst thousands of notes he has uncovered clues that point to a mysterious burning of the Boy King’s mummy. But this mystery of the burnt mummy also provides a fresh new clue to the greatest enigma of Ancient Egypt – what caused the young pharaoh’s death. Combined with new, historical evidence of Tutankhamun leading the charge in Egypt’s foreign wars what emerges is a new image of this young ruler – and a tragic death.

Greek Island Odyssey With Bettany Hughes

In this series Bettany Hughes embarks on an epic journey to unpack the myths and legends of the Greek islands. Bettany follows the trail of Odysseus, with exclusive unique access to live archaeological digs uncovering bronze age warriors and virgin sacrifices. A gripping adventure amidst a stunning landscape.

Tut's Treasures

Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 made headlines across the world sparking a global frenzy for Ancient Egypt. Over the decades since the find, many of the pharaoh’s priceless grave goods have disappeared into museum basements and archives across Egypt. Now all 5,398 objects are being reunited for the first time since their discovery at the new Grand Egyptian Museum. Many have never been seen before but together they shed new light on the short, eventful life of the so-called ‘Boy King’ and are now helping experts realise the sheer scale of Tutankhamun’s influence in the ancient world.

How The Victorians Built Britain

In less than a century, the Victorians totally transformed the face of industry, technology, transport, communications, medicine, public health, and the home. They built iconic buildings, constructed the Underground, sewers, cotton mills and invented cutting-edge technology. In this exciting series we discover the surprising stories and hidden heroes behind the epic constructions and inventions and find out how their incredible advances forged the way we live life today.

Emperor: The Rise & Fall of a Dynasty

Delve in to the most tumultuous era in Roman history with the stories of the cuthroat and turbulent years of the first five Emperors and the powerful women behind them. EMPEROR: THE RISE & FALL OF A DYNASTY charts the chaos that followed the assassination of Julius Caesar and the rise of one of history’s most notorious and scandal-ridden dynasties. Told through the eyes of Livia, the matriarch of the Caesar clan, this series unveils the saga of five power-hungry rulers - Augustus, Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius, and Nero - each embroiled in a brutal struggle for supremacy, driven by the hunt for power, sex and violence.