TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Mystery of Planet 9

Scientists have discovered a mysterious ninth planet ten times the size of Earth on the very edge of the solar system; this strange world could have moons with extraterrestrial life.

How the Universe Works Secret History of Pluto

The first close-up images of Pluto reveal secrets; scientists investigate if Pluto is home to a warm ocean of liquid water beneath its surface and whether this underground ocean could harbor life.

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.

Forbidden History The Real Mary Magdalene

Mary Magdalene, a key figure in Christianity, traveled with Jesus and is said to have witnessed his crucifixion and resurrection.

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 Death of Mussolini

Mystery still surrounds how fascist dictator Benito Mussolini met his end, before being hanged.

Forbidden History The Dark Truths of the Templars

Templar fact and fiction have become blurred by their depictions in book and on film. This program presents a very different picture that challenges head on the orthodox beliefs about an order that angered much of Europe - particularly France.

Forbidden History The Murder Bureau

The extraordinary story of the Bulgarian secret department called Service 7, a force that operated in 9 countries.

What on Earth? The Damned of Devil's Island

Mysterious satellite images lead an archaeologist to investigate a cemetery on Devil's Island, the notorious penal colony in the tropics of South America; evidence of grisly executions that fueled a shark feeding frenzy.

What on Earth? Chinese Nuclear Pyramid

Satellite images capture evidence of a mythical lost pyramid in China that's been hidden for centuries, and experts suspect it could be just one of many unknown structures used as a secret military base designed for subterranean nuclear warfare.

What on Earth? Americas' Lost Romans

The remains of an abandoned settlement high in the mountains of Peru could be an ancient Roman village; experts speculate if the Romans visited the Americas centuries before Columbus.

What on Earth? Nazi Occult Temple

Satellites capture a temple-like Nazi structure hidden deep in the forests of Poland, leading an expert to investigate and uncover a tale of terrifying rituals.

What on Earth? Lost Tombs of the Gold Kingdom

Strange satellite images taken above the Nile Valley could point investigators to long-lost relics buried in an unexplored city of the dead; what they find could reveal new secrets of Kush, a once-mighty kingdom of untold gold and treasure.

What on Earth? Island of Alien Ooze

Satellite images capture a volcanic island that suddenly appears in the Pacific Ocean, and when NASA scientists arrive to investigate, they are baffled to find it is home to a primordial slime.

What on Earth? Curse of King Arthur

When satellites spot a strange, 2,000-year-old structure in Wales, some suspect it holds a secret connection to King Arthur; using modern-day technology and ancient texts, experts investigate new leads that could point to the mythical Round Table.

What on Earth? Lost Tombs of the Gold Kingdom

Strange satellite images taken above the Nile Valley could point investigators to long-lost relics buried in an unexplored city of the dead; what they find could reveal new secrets of Kush, a once-mighty kingdom of untold gold and treasure.

What on Earth? Island of Alien Ooze

Satellite images capture a volcanic island that suddenly appears in the Pacific Ocean, and when NASA scientists arrive to investigate, they are baffled to find it is home to a primordial slime.

What on Earth? Curse of King Arthur

When satellites spot a strange, 2,000-year-old structure in Wales, some suspect it holds a secret connection to King Arthur; using modern-day technology and ancient texts, experts investigate new leads that could point to the mythical Round Table.

What on Earth? Nazi Occult Temple

Satellites capture a temple-like Nazi structure hidden deep in the forests of Poland, leading an expert to investigate and uncover a tale of terrifying rituals.

Forbidden History The Murder Bureau

The extraordinary story of the Bulgarian secret department called Service 7, a force that operated in 9 countries.

What on Earth? The Damned of Devil's Island

Mysterious satellite images lead an archaeologist to investigate a cemetery on Devil's Island, the notorious penal colony in the tropics of South America; evidence of grisly executions that fueled a shark feeding frenzy.

MythBusters Down and Dirty; Earthquake Survival

Testing a bathroom hand dryer vs. using paper towels; the cleanest bathroom stall; the best place to stand during an earthquake.

MythBusters Painting With Explosives; Bifurcated Boat

Snowflake of death; painting a room with a boom; the bifurcated boat myth.

MythBusters Zombie Special

Michael Rooker ("The Walking Dead") helps the team test zombie myths; the more effective weapon, ax or gun; testing the strength of the living dead; outrunning or outsmarting a horde.