How did the ancient Greeks invent parchment with techniques still used today? And how do they make shuttlecocks, the fasting moving object in sport?
More than 100 million pieces of small space debris are floating around the Earth. A big collision between two of these objects in low Earth orbit could be catastrophic.
Aliens could be lethal killers who want to invade and plunder our world. A team of experts investigate extra-terrestrial beings and their threat to human life.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the world's original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon?
The Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel are the oldest biblical texts. New discoveries might finally reveal the hidden meaning behind these manuscripts.
Ever wondered how a Bentley Continental GT Speed is made? The team goes to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
The How It's Made crew visit the birthplace of the Alpha Romeo 4C, revealing its inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
Join the How It's Made crew as they visit the birthplace of the Pagani Huayra, revealing its inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
Join the How It's Made crew as they visit the birthplace of the Caterham Seven, revealing its inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
Join the How It's Made crew as they visit the birthplace of the Bugatti Veyron, revealing its inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
The crew head to the birthplace of the Morgan 3-Wheeler in England where the car's inner workings and gorgeous exterior are examined.
How does a Dutch company make the world's fastest superyachts? And, how do they make a new space suit that weighs and costs the fifth of the previous design?
How do planes take off and land on a beach at one of the world's oldest airports? And, how do they hand-make the national dress of Bavaria, lederhosen?
How do they catch the world's largest lobsters? How do they build the iconic chesterfield sofa? And, how do they capture the world's sharpest TV pictures?
How do they take a car from Siberia to the Sahara without leaving Germany? Plus, how do they hand craft a baseball glove that will last a lifetime?
How do they print over 10 million copies a day of the world's best-selling newspaper? How do they knit 32,000 pairs of socks a day at South Africa's biggest sock factory?
How do they produce 99% of America's raisins in California's San Joaquin Valley? Plus, how do they make the world's oldest type of paper?
Humans now live under a global surveillance system that solves crime and uncovers terrorist plots. What impact does this security have on privacy?
Scientists are learning the mechanisms of aging and getting closer to a world where death is curable. Are humans about to enter a new age of immortality?
Until recently, black holes were only theoretical. Now, scientists know that millions exist and some of them have the potential to be lethal to earth.
How will the universe end? Experts discuss the many possible ways that could spark the beginning of the end for the universe including when and why it would happen.
More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters made?
More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including cactus pear puree and lab reactors made?
More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including digital paintings, sundae cups and badminton rackets made?
Ever wondered how a Morgan Aero Coupe was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered how a Porsche 911 was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered how a Ferrari FF was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
A Missouri man who claims UFOs are stalking him contacts Chuck and the team for help. Their investigation uncovers a dark secret which may explain this reported activity.
A series of strange animal deaths and UFO sightings brings Chuck to Colorado. Reports of authorities ignoring these incidents suggest a government cover-up.
Darrell focuses on a multi-million-dollar wreck tied to Sir Francis Drake. He and his team race to locate a treacherous area identified on the map as Dragon's Teeth.
Darrell and the team head to a mysterious island where they discover valuable clues that lead them closer in the hunt to a 500-year-old shipwreck.
Paranormal investigators reveal a bold new theory about the origins of the Wendigo. Are the stories of this terrifying creature with cannibalistic cravings true?
Experts analyse new evidence that could prove the Beast of Bray Road is terrorised a Wisconsin town. Plus, is the human-wolf hybrid spreading across the US?
A sonar recording may prove that a prehistoric monster stalks the seas around Kodiak Island. Researchers investigate the disappearance of thousands of airplanes.
Ever wondered how a Bentley Continental GT Speed is made? The team goes to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
The How It's Made crew visit the birthplace of the Alpha Romeo 4C, revealing its inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
How does a Dutch company make the world's fastest superyachts? And, how do they make a new space suit that weighs and costs the fifth of the previous design?
How do planes take off and land on a beach at one of the world's oldest airports? And, how do they hand-make the national dress of Bavaria, lederhosen?
How do they catch the world's largest lobsters? How do they build the iconic chesterfield sofa? And, how do they capture the world's sharpest TV pictures?
How do they take a car from Siberia to the Sahara without leaving Germany? Plus, how do they hand craft a baseball glove that will last a lifetime?
More everyday items go under the microscope. How are rock crushers, cake sprinkles and steam irons made?
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how detachable Indy-Car steering wheels and wind turbines are made.
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how blast doors, lipstick and artificial palm trees are made.
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how carbon fibre and railcar movers are made.
How do they print over 10 million copies a day of the world's best-selling newspaper? How do they knit 32,000 pairs of socks a day at South Africa's biggest sock factory?
Asteroids have decimated life on Earth before and they will again. Across the globe, scientists, engineers and astronauts are gearing up for a cosmic battle.
For decades humans have dreamed of going to Mars, and now we're finally on the brink of blasting off for the red planet. How close is its potential occupation?
The underground bunker of Adolf Hitler is home to some of the greatest secrets of the Nazi regime. Experts use cutting-edge technology to uncover new evidence.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of the world's most iconic buildings, but why does it lean? Investigators uncover the reasons for its tilt.
Ginetta and Team LNT are synonymous with racing, making headway in auto racing history for decades. The crew head to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings.
The Lucra LC470 is a lightweight supercar with heavyweight power. What design choices make this stunning vehicle so durable, agile and fast?
The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a fast and lightweight update on an automobile legend from the 1960s. How is this impressive vehicle constructed?
Heavily inspired by superbike designs, the Ktm X-Bow is always road and race ready. What elements come together to create this powerful and innovative vehicle?
The Tesla Model S is a high-performance and high-speed vehicle with zero emissions. What goes into the construction of this innovative electric car?
The Superformance MKIII draws inspiration from the Shelby Cobra to be an impressive combination of style and power. How is this stunning vehicle made?
How do they use ancient techniques and modern technology to produce thousands of tonnes of barbecue charcoal? How do they cook up Japan's soba noodles?
How do they grow America's only freshwater pearls in Tennessee? How are the world's sharpest knives made, and how do they forge the world's sharpest knives?
How do they turn ugly root vegetables into sweet sugar? How do they make feather dusters? And, how do they make billions of balloons to keep parties popping?
How do they turn trees into billions of pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace?
How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Also, how do they make state-of-the-art, performance-enhancing tennis rackets?
How do they make a trombone? How do they make traditional Spanish wineskins? And, how do they turn smelly muddy peat into rejuvenating face cream?
Justin braves the turbulent North Sea as he goes inside an offshore wind turbine to see how engineers are fixing a fault that could cause these structures to fall into the sea.
Justin's in for a bumpy ride as he investigates gigantic potholes in Louisiana. Later, he heads to London to get a sneak preview of London's vast Crossrail project.
Mad Mike attempts to best his own altitude record. And, Cameron makes a risky decision while Ky and Kurt test their rocketry in a land-speed race.
Ever wondered how an Audi R8 was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered a how Rolls Royce Phantom was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered how a Maserati Quattroporte made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered how high-end cars are manufactured? Join the crew as they explore the origins, inner workings and technical specs of some of the world's finest cars.
Ever wondered how a Lamborghini Aventador is made? Join the crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.
Ever wondered how a Jaguar F-Type is made? The team goes to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.
The Roman Empire built Hadrian's Wall to guard its frontiers; new discoveries reveal who the Romans were trying to keep out with this 72-mile-long megastructure.
Josh Gates travels to remote Yonaguni Island and dives into the waters of the Pacific Rim to explore an underwater phenomenon described as Japan's Atlantis.
A mummy recovered at the bottom of the Atlantic has led treasure hunters to $120 million in gold and jewels stolen by infamous pirate Black Sam.
Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates a mysterious underwater grave in the ancient Mayan city of Mayapán. Were these people victims of human sacrifice?
Humans now live under a global surveillance system that solves crime and uncovers terrorist plots. What impact does this security have on privacy?
Scientists are learning the mechanisms of aging and getting closer to a world where death is curable. Are humans about to enter a new age of immortality?
Until recently, black holes were only theoretical. Now, scientists know that millions exist and some of them have the potential to be lethal to earth.
How will the universe end? Experts discuss the many possible ways that could spark the beginning of the end for the universe including when and why it would happen.
How do they use ancient techniques and modern technology to produce thousands of tonnes of barbecue charcoal? How do they cook up Japan's soba noodles?
How do they grow America's only freshwater pearls in Tennessee? How are the world's sharpest knives made, and how do they forge the world's sharpest knives?
How do they turn ugly root vegetables into sweet sugar? How do they make feather dusters? And, how do they make billions of balloons to keep parties popping?
How do they turn trees into billions of pencils? How do they make liquorice? And, how do they use traditional techniques to weave the world's most fashionable lace?
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how sawhorses and toolboxes, sorbet pops and school buses are made.
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects from sanders to solid terrain models are made.
Learn how everyday items such as pressed glass, pickup truck cabs, alpaca yarn and utility knives are produced.
Discover how life casts, downdraft cooktops, compression hosiery and electric motorcycles are made.
How are sharpening steels, bladder pumps, ironing boards, and kayak paddles made?
How are champagne tops, pneumatic delivery systems, espresso machines, and pizza ovens made?
How are stile and rail doors, steam cleaners, hand-held pizza, and power brushes made?
How are industrial casters, wedding cakes, tetrahertz spectrometers, and racing catamarans made?
How are ceramic grills, punching machines, jet fountains, and hollow wooden surfboards made?
New data reveals a super comet that will miss Earth but slam into the Moon with enough force to jar it out of orbit. How will the planet, and humans, survive?
Dwarf planets are some of the solar system's most active places, from oceans of liquid water on Pluto to vanishing volcanoes on icy Ceres.
Half of the star systems in our galaxy have two stars, possibly creating habitats for alien life. Here, binary stars fling entire worlds into space.
Danny is in Singapore, where the world's first Skypark is being built on top of three skyscrapers. Watch as he helps with some of the heaviest lifts ever tried.
Danny Forster is in Kuwait where the world's tallest twisting structure, the Al Hamra tower, is build. Clad in limestone, it is capped by a 17-story open restaurant.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how skeletal replicas are manufactured and ice buckets are made.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how scuba lights are manufactured and convertible sandals are produced.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how wood windows are manufactured and woven cashmere is produced.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how gas barbecues are manufactured and mattress pads are produced.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how skateboards are manufactured and braided pastry is produced.
More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how plasma gems are manufactured and special effects snow is made.
The team explores an abandoned outpost in the Amazon rainforest. After meeting with tribes in the jungle, they hear strange things at night.
Last season, Miklos located a shipwreck tied to Christopher Columbus using Cooper's intel. Now, Miklos has 8 weeks of cash left to find another shipwreck.
Join Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman to discover what reality actually is, do we live in the 'real world' or is it in fact a construct of our mind?
What if everything that has or will happen has already been determined? Actor Morgan Freeman investigates the existence of freewill.
Oscar winning actor Morgan Freeman discovers how scientists hunted for a particle to explain how matter came to exist in the universe.
How are vibrating mining screens, whoopie pies, wood utility poles, and roller conveyors made?
How are exercise bikes, Cornish pasties, pasta makers, and slate products made?
How are channel signs are created, wetsuits are manufactured, and aluminium aircrafts made?
A look at how skyline logging wrangles Vancouver's most elusive trees. Plus, muscle and skill turns ordinary clay into intricate tiles in a Spanish workshop.
Jets over to Spain to one of the most advanced and powerful planes in the world. Plus, there's a secret to making warm waterproof boots and how bananas get just ripe.
How do they build a monorail above the world's most crowded streets? Plus, how do they craft Copenhagen's famous Flora Danica porcelain?
Earth is hit by 100 tons of rock from space every day. Most burn up in the atmosphere, but a single rock wiped out the dinosaurs. Could it happen again?
When a massive star dies it can direct a blast of radiation that would obliterate life of earth. What are the chances of this event occurring?
Jupiter is hotter than it should be, and scientists are baffled. There's a strange discovery on Mars and detectives ask for NASA's help on a murder cold case.
Witnesses photograph two suns in the sky over Indonesia - is this the first sighting of the Sun's dark twin that could spell imminent danger to Earth?
Is it possible that today's robots could evolve to be smarter than humans, or will we choose to merge with the machines?
New evidence and technology reveal that inside us are traces of cells from relatives, blurring the lines between one life and another.
Our minds store our entire lives, memories and desires, like biological computers. Could brain hackers someday be able to rewrite our thoughts?
The life, work and mysterious death of inventor Nikola Tesla. Did he create the first weapon of mass destruction, the 'Death Ray'?
The team starts on their reconstruction of Tesla's Death Ray. Jack and Cameron go to Colorado Springs seeking the site of his laboratory.
Find out how items such as sidecars, frozen French toast, refrigerator compressors and superchargers are made.
More everyday items go under the microscope, with a look at how objects such as custom knee braces are made.
More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects from solid state drives to eye shadow are made.
