From Rasputin to the Nazis, many people throughout history are believed to have tapped into dark powers. This programme considers the validity of such claims

Built on swamp and sandy loam, all that grows in the Pine Barrens are the weeds of civilisation. However, there seems to be something about this barren land with its pygmy pines, high winds and frequent foresters that attracts alien attention

Inspired by the stories of his shipwrecked relatives, Ross heads up to the Royal Navy's historic naval base in the far northerly Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow. Here, Ross and dive supervisor Neil Brock link up with expert local dive guide Emily Turton and head out into the water to dive on Second World War wrecks. Ross and Emily explore a captured German scout ship called the F2 and recover a slew of artefacts that could be linked to Ross's two relatives who died serving in the Royal Navy during the conflict. Ross investigates how Winston Churchill hit upon a revolutionary tactic to defend Scapa Flow from U-boat attacks, as the wreck of the sunken SS Tabarka finally gives up its secrets

Alice Roberts investigates the best archaeological discoveries of 2018 from the East of the UK, including an ancient lost monument as old as Stonehenge uncovered in Suffolk, a dig at the site of Britain's first tank battle, and a coin hoard that offers an insight into the effect the English civil war had on the lives of ordinary people

How the pyramids of Giza could be a giant map of the stars. Plus, an Indonesian volcano burning a shade of blue, the forgotten pleasures of America's recent past and how first responders brought hope to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina

Jeremy and his team are confronted with a Mercury Cougar filled with over 15 years of cat urine. A Toyota 4Runner covered in dog hair finally gets groomed

In Georgia, a cockroach-infested 1940s Ford goes from disgusting to deluxe. Then, in North Carolina a beat-up BMW transforms into a bright shiny beamer

How, since the dawn of aviation, pilots have experienced unexplainable events in the sky. Accounts include UFOs taking control of their aircraft and entire jets disappearing into thin air

The ancient mysteries that exist on the islands of Malta, which could be connected to alien visitation. These are enormous, megalithic structures and a vast underground complex containing the remains of what some believe to be otherworldly beings

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider, an aircraft capable of delivering the payload of a B-17, in a single post war air frame. The many variants of this single-piston engined fighter bomber helped dominate the air-to-ground attack role in Vietnam, earning itself quite a reputation

The Grumman Avenger, which was the most important carrier-based torpedo bomber on American and British carriers throughout the Second World War. They were also the biggest and heaviest carrier aircraft of the conflict

Alice Roberts investigates the best archaeological discoveries of 2018 from the West of the UK, including the biggest maritime excavation since the Mary Rose which revealed the extraordinary story of the HMS Invincible, a buried German military camp in Hampshire, and a monumental Roman Bathhouse in Silchester

Alice Roberts sets off across Hadrian's Wall to reveal the forgotten story of the Roman Army's secret weapon in Britain - their cavalry. The programme also follows team of archaeologists and historical re-enactors as they attempt to re-stage a Roman cavalry tournament for a public display in Carlisle

The actor travels dives even deeper on shipwrecks of major historical importance, exploring the remnants of some of the most significant moments in British history. He dives on shipwrecks around the British coastline to reveal some of the nation's murkiest and best-kept secrets, beginning with the site of Britain's most famous wreck - the Mary Rose. Ross is accompanied by dive master Neil Brock and tank expert and safety diver Mark Culwick

Ross continues his diving quest in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt. It's a deeply personal journey as his grandfather fought in the North Africa campaign during ther Second World War

How, since the dawn of aviation, pilots have experienced unexplainable events in the sky. Accounts include UFOs taking control of their aircraft and entire jets disappearing into thin air

The ancient mysteries that exist on the islands of Malta, which could be connected to alien visitation. These are enormous, megalithic structures and a vast underground complex containing the remains of what some believe to be otherworldly beings

How the capture of a key Nazi uncovered shocking realities. Amid demands for accountability, spymistress Vera Atkins and her team had to navigate murky waters to confront uncomfortable truths

Runes are the letters of an ancient Germanic writing. Himmler made rune studies obligatory for SS officers as he believed they held mystical power and even placed protective runes on SS uniforms and buildings