TV Schedule for Science - West

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 Solar System Special

Exploring new discoveries that rewrite the history of the solar system, revealing a complex and violent story that begins with the birth of the sun from the debris of a massive galactic collision to its eventual fate as a lone zombie star.

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.

Forbidden History The Murder Bureau

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

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 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 The Death of Mussolini

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

What on Earth? Riddle of Sardinia Tower

Satellite images capture a triangular castle-like tower located on the Mediterranean island of Sardinia; experts investigate the relics of a declining ancient civilization that may have suffered a celestial catastrophe.

What on Earth? Doomsday Lair of Greece

Satellite images capture bizarre structures fenced within a remote mountaintop complex on the Greek island of Kefalonia; experts investigate and discover a network of massive satellites linked to a hidden NATO doomsday communications bunker.

What on Earth? Mystery of the Welsh Mine

Satellite images capture monumental ruins surrounded by bizarre feather-shaped structures on a Welsh mountaintop; experts investigate a hidden tunnel containing the remains of an abandoned slate mine with an exploitative and deadly past.

What on Earth? Circles of the High Kings

Satellite images capture two conjoined circular structures embedded in the landscape of Ireland; experts investigate an ancient site linked to legendary figures and the elusive hunt for the Ark of the Covenant.

What on Earth? Secret Soviet Spacecraft

Satellite images capture a bizarre industrial complex in the remote desert expanse of Kazakhstan; experts investigate and uncover a massive hangar containing the most expensive spacecraft in the history of Soviet-era space exploration.

What on Earth? Range of Nazi Evil

Satellite images capture dozens of perfectly straight parallel lines hidden in the dense Polish woodlands; experts investigate and uncover a massive WWII military complex once used as a notorious and deadly Nazi weapons training facility.

What on Earth? Circles of the High Kings

Satellite images capture two conjoined circular structures embedded in the landscape of Ireland; experts investigate an ancient site linked to legendary figures and the elusive hunt for the Ark of the Covenant.

What on Earth? Secret Soviet Spacecraft

Satellite images capture a bizarre industrial complex in the remote desert expanse of Kazakhstan; experts investigate and uncover a massive hangar containing the most expensive spacecraft in the history of Soviet-era space exploration.

What on Earth? Range of Nazi Evil

Satellite images capture dozens of perfectly straight parallel lines hidden in the dense Polish woodlands; experts investigate and uncover a massive WWII military complex once used as a notorious and deadly Nazi weapons training facility.

What on Earth? Mystery of the Welsh Mine

Satellite images capture monumental ruins surrounded by bizarre feather-shaped structures on a Welsh mountaintop; experts investigate a hidden tunnel containing the remains of an abandoned slate mine with an exploitative and deadly past.

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 The Death of Mussolini

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

Outrageous Acts of Science Super Weird

We reveal how to bend fire, turn a vacuum cleaner into a didgeridoo and become the world's fastest talker!

Outrageous Acts of Science Overachievers

We're counting down the biggest over achievers on the web, individuals whose dedication make them the best of the best. We'll learn how to bungee jump while playing the bagpipes, use a robot to shoot hoops, and drive vertically up a cliff face.

Outrageous Acts of Science Unusual Suspects

Rounding up the strangest clips lurking in the shadows, embracing all things weird and wonderful; revealing the crazy science behind snoring humming birds, bands performing underwater and alligators frozen alive in ice.