What's on Sky History today - 25 programs on the Sky History schedule
Last updated: 8 February 2026 at 07:19
The first of two episodes follows car builder Ian Roussel as he begins work on an old, unfinished LED sled project. He receives inspirational help from Victor Cacho.
This is the second and final episode. Ian Roussel goes all‑out to finish his two most demanding show cars, the Packard lead sled and the Space Junkie.
Alice Roberts learns of discoveries that illuminate the Tudor Age. Among them is an excavation of Shakespeare's first theatre in Shoreditch, London.
Alice Roberts tours archaeological digs across the country. The first, Roman‑themed episode examines the 97 infant skeletons uncovered beside the Thames.
Alice Roberts investigates Viking‑era archaeological digs, looking at evidence of the earliest Norse settlers in the Outer Hebrides. She also examines gold artefacts uncovered in York.
The presenter sets off across Britain to uncover the truth behind its Holy Grail legends. Along the way he connects Arthurian lore, sacred relics and the Knights Templar.
Rene pilfers the units in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Mary's locker exposes a tangled past, and Justin proves he can turn a modest investment into a sizeable return.
Emily copes with a day surrounded only by men, while Justin turns to Ivy for help with his vintage Cadillac parts. Kenny interrupts the auction, only to regret his remark straight away.
Tony Harris reviews footage of UFOs, extinct species and mysterious carvings. He wonders whether the US government has been keeping the truth about aliens hidden.
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Journalist Tony Harris asks whether a UFO truly landed in Kansas. He also probes if the remains discovered in Japan are of extraterrestrial origin.
Three tough mining crews compete to dig up the biggest haul of gold. Meanwhile, at Scratchy Moo, Matt and Damo weigh up the two offers they've received for their land.
After an ice bridge collapses beneath Lisa's truck, the Muskie Creek convoy struggles to recover. Meanwhile, Todd races out of the wilderness against a tight deadline.
Rick becomes intrigued by a blade rumoured to have once belonged to a Japanese admiral from the Second World War. The sword's alleged provenance draws his attention.
Chum acquires a one‑off chair with an odd feature. Meanwhile, a helmet that once belonged to Evel Knievel shows up in the shop.
A Mick Foley T‑shirt and an autographed mask show up in the shop. Rick calls in a special guest to authenticate them.
Henry Cole bets his arm at an upscale auction of vintage petrol memorabilia. He then races against the clock to restore a 1920s “belly pump”.
Henry Cole and his crew purchase a tractor at an agricultural auction. After they restore it, Skid wows the group during his very first tractor‑driving lesson.
Henry Cole drops into a motor‑car enthusiast’s heaven, and Allen and Skid get a monkey bike back in working order. The three Junketeers then head to Stratford to try selling their restored items.
Scientific study offers new understanding of belief and superstition in ancient Egypt, spanning from the discovery of the long‑lost Land of Punt to Tutankhamun. It examines these insights within the world of the pharaohs.
Modern technology is employed to decode some of Egypt’s most enduring riddles, shedding light on the ancient civilisation’s fixation with death. It uncovers the mysteries surrounding their obsession with the afterlife.
Science throws light on the darker side of ancient Egypt. It examines a 5,000‑year‑old murder and drug‑fuelled debauchery, and culminates in a shocking revelation.
The programme examines the facts and fictions surrounding ancient Egypt's most beloved icons. It looks at the Great Sphinx, Tutankhamun and the lost city of Tanis.
The host travels to Egypt’s ancient monuments. He aims to discover how these “wonders of the ancient world” were built 4,500 years ago.
The presenter examines the riddle of the Sphinx and reflects on the notion that it may be older than previously thought. He/she weighs the suggestion that its age could exceed current estimates.
Bradley explores the burial sites of Akhenaten and Horemheb, Tutankhamun’s successor. He then comes face‑to‑face with the Boy King’s mummy.