What's on Discovery History today - 28 programs on the Discovery History schedule
Last updated: 9 February 2026 at 07:16
In Dorset, Henry Cole and Fuzz Townshend examine George’s automobilia collection. Henry’s after an SPQR – a Small Profit Quick Return – and hopes to land a good deal.
Henry and Fuzz travel to Northamptonshire to explore Louis’s spacious shed, packed with motorbikes and a selection of tempting automobilia.
Henry and Fuzz head to rural Shropshire to see Graham's stash of Land Rovers, motorbikes and tractors. They'll decide which machines they'll bring back for restoration.
Henry and Fuzz drop by Martin's place in Ipswich. Henry spots a vintage Land Rover and Fuzz finds a tiny scooter, leaving us to wonder what Martin will part with.
Bruce Crompton sets off on a First World War treasure hunt. He uncovers a mysterious soldier’s medal from the Battle of the Somme, as well as the world’s most expensive football.
In Ohio, Bruce Crompton purchases a rare Sherman tank. Before he puts it up for sale, he consults a tank expert to improve its authenticity and value.
Bruce Crompton, an eccentric collector of military equipment, is assigned to design a display centred on the French Resistance. He must put together the exhibition using his distinctive collection.
The episode follows people purchasing items without leaving the house. It shows how shoppers can order and have goods delivered straight to their door.
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Scientists with unrestricted access to the Chernobyl danger zone examine how the environment and wildlife have changed after thirty years. They investigate the planet’s most contaminated area.
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Salvage enthusiast Drew Pritchard teams up with Turbo Picker Paul Cowland as they travel to the Midlands to inspect a Swedish classic – the Volvo Amazon. The pair take a close look at the iconic Swedish model during their visit.
Bruce discovers that British RAF equipment from the Battle of Arnhem is up for sale, and the find catches the attention of ex‑paratroopers like himself and Freddie. Both men are keen to have a look at the wartime gear.
The largest excavation ever carried out in Egypt has revealed the Avenue of the Sphinxes. The programme asks who erected the structure and what its purpose was.
What led to Palmyra being established in the Syrian desert, and how did its residents manage to survive there? Decades after ISIS destroyed the city, specialists have gone back to the site.
The programme examines the technology scientists use to stop asteroids hitting Earth. It was once regarded as an inevitable disaster.
A NASA probe photographs a familiar formation on Mars, raising the question of what created the so‑called “Mars Henge”. It also examines how an Apollo astronaut became ill on the Moon.
Stel and Jess begin their search for the lost city of Atlantis. In Bulgaria, they uncover mysterious gold treasure and evidence of an ancient catastrophe
Josh Gates ventures into Spain's hazardous La Garma cave system, where he uncovers human remains that are about a thousand years old. He’s hunting for evidence of the nation’s legendary King Pelayo.
Phil and Jess head to Ireland and the UK to probe a secret society that dates back centuries. Its members were reputed to practise satanic worship and ritual sacrifice.
Don Wildman examines a century‑old tissue sample that landed a doctor in jail. He also looks at a collection of birds killed by an unexplained epidemic and a macabre stew.
Don Wildman examines the sole piece of evidence for a controversial machine. He then investigates an assassination attempt and inspects a book of vivid illustrations.
Recent studies are uncovering an unseen framework of dark matter called the Cosmic Web. This intergalactic network reshaped the universe.
Paul ventures deep into the Midwestern woods in search of Bigfoot. He pushes past hoaxes and misinformation to reveal breakthrough evidence.
The episode examines how insulin can be derived from a simple loaf of bread. It also shows the fabrication of rigging for ships and the cultivation of green salad on scorching desert plains.
The episode follows the construction of the world’s most powerful locomotive and explains how cow’s milk is turned into clotted cream. It also demonstrates how a boomerang is crafted from a single piece of wood.
Henry Cole gets behind the wheel of his Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer. He then sets off on a 1,500‑mile ride of a lifetime.