TV Schedule for Science - West

NASA's Unexplained Files A President's Close Encounter

The discovery of geysers on a moon; NASA's mission to detect life; an object is spotted approaching an asteroid.

NASA's Unexplained Files The Earth Next Door

Astronomers notice a planet in Earth's vicinity capable of supporting life; top secret military program exposed; the moon contains the components to start life.

NASA's Unexplained Files Curse of the Gas Giant

Scientists wonder why Jupiter is hotter than it should be; the Curiosity Rover finds something strange on Mars; detectives turn to NASA for help with a murder cold case.

How the Universe Works Gravitational Waves Revealed

Gravitational waves are helping scientists explore the cosmos in revolutionary, new ways, and the discoveries they make are revealing the universe's greatest mysteries.

How the Universe Works Mission to a Comet

The Rosetta mission is a groundbreaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time; special access reveals what this cutting-edge journey discovers and how these mysterious objects help create life on Earth.

Forbidden History Secrets of the Illuminati

Investigating whether the mysterious group known as the Illuminati is an actual secret society operating in the shadows or simply the invention of conspiracy theorists.

Forbidden History The Real Holy Grail

Exploring the many different interpretations of the legendary relic, the possibility of its actual existence, and where it might be located.

Forbidden History Top Secret Nazi UFOs

Investigating the claim that the Nazis created a flying saucer at a secluded research facility, and that the United States and Russia obtained the secret technology after World War II.

Forbidden History The Oracles of the Dead

Investigating the mysterious figures in Greek society known as oracles, who reputedly spoke the word of the gods.

Forbidden History The Genius of Nikola Tesla

Enigmatic inventor Nikola Tesla, who was responsible for many electrical and radio advancements, dies in poverty and under FBI suspicion.

Forbidden History Hitler's Executioner

Jamie Theakston investigates Johann Reichhart, a German executioner who killed approximately 3,000 people during World War II.

Forbidden History The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy; Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Relic of Mystery

Actor Peter Stormare teams up with a history enthusiast to investigate a mysterious relic that could be evidence of Viking settlement in America centuries before Columbus, but some think it's a hoax.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Curses and Ghosts

Actor Peter Stormare and historian Elroy Balgaard investigate the man accused of forging evidence of Vikings in America, testing a crucial piece of evidence with DNA analysis: an ancient skull that may have alien origins.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Viking Confidential

Peter Stormare and Elroy Balgaard arrange to meet a man with knowledge of the runestone at a secret location where he has something important to show them.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Mysteries in the Vault

A forensic geologist informs Peter and Elroy of new, advanced testing that could verify the authenticity of the runestone, but a new challenge might put the investigation in jeopardy.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Discovery on the Edge

Peter and Elroy have been setting up an archaeological survey at their most promising site, but just as they prepare to dig, the state archeologist shuts down all their plans.

Secrets of the Viking Stone The Breakthrough

Peter and Elroy gain access to runestone samples for the forensic geologist to conduct testing, and they meet with a team that finds metal artifacts buried at the site where the runestone was discovered.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Mysteries in the Vault

A forensic geologist informs Peter and Elroy of new, advanced testing that could verify the authenticity of the runestone, but a new challenge might put the investigation in jeopardy.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Discovery on the Edge

Peter and Elroy have been setting up an archaeological survey at their most promising site, but just as they prepare to dig, the state archeologist shuts down all their plans.

Secrets of the Viking Stone The Breakthrough

Peter and Elroy gain access to runestone samples for the forensic geologist to conduct testing, and they meet with a team that finds metal artifacts buried at the site where the runestone was discovered.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Viking Confidential

Peter Stormare and Elroy Balgaard arrange to meet a man with knowledge of the runestone at a secret location where he has something important to show them.

Forbidden History Hitler's Executioner

Jamie Theakston investigates Johann Reichhart, a German executioner who killed approximately 3,000 people during World War II.

Forbidden History The Secrets of the Vatican Archives

The Vatican Secret Archives is a treasure trove of history that is shrouded in secrecy; Jamie Theakston heads to Rome in a bid to gain access.