THE HISTORY CHANNEL HØJDEPUNKTER MAJ 2025

EGYPT’S COSMIC CODE

Sundays from 18 May at 21:45

Egypt's Cosmic Code charts English actor and presenter Bradley Walsh's first trip to Egypt in search of answers to some of Ancient History's biggest mysteries - who built the pyramids, why and how? Could Ancient Egyptians have supernatural abilities, and is the Great Sphinx much older than we think?

This three-part series sees Bradley fulfil a lifetime’s ambition to visit the monuments of Ancient Egypt and try to understand how it could have been possible to produce such 'wonders of the ancient world' 4,500 years ago. Apprenticed as an engineer to Rolls Royce long before he embarked on his stellar TV career, Bradley has had an enduring fascination with ancient engineering and with the idea that the construction feats of our ancient forebears could only have been possible with the participation of some 'other worldly' or extra-terrestrial influence. In each episode, an expert guide is on hand to lay out the mainstream thinking and act as the perfect foil for Bradley and his ideas. (3x60)

HISTORY’S MOST SHOCKING

Thursdays from 8 May at 21:45

History is made in moments where life hangs in the balance; when split-second decisions mean the difference between disaster and survival; when the safe, orderly world disintegrates into chaos. These are the moments that populate the pantheon of History’s Most Shocking.

Hosted by Tony Harris, this show takes viewers frame-by-frame into the most significant mind-blowing events ever caught on camera. From chilling accidents to natural disasters to extreme sports fails to harrowing animal attacks, History’s Most Shocking is a deep dive into the extreme, uncovering the truth behind what happened.

With compelling first-person narratives from the people who lived through these seminal moments and expert analysis identifying the miscalculations and misjudgements that caused them, History’s Most Shocking won’t just keep you on edge of your seat…it will teach you the history lessons you were never taught in school. (8x60)

TALES OF OAK ISLAND

Tuesdays from 6 May at 21:45

Tales Of Oak Islandexplores the most captivating theories, legendary figures and momentous events surrounding the world’s longest-running treasure hunt.

The series will dive deeper than ever before into the extraordinary stories of relentless perseverance and unwavering "always forward" spirit of the many searchers who have devoted their lives to unlocking the treasure hot spots many secrets.

(4x60)

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LOST GOLD OF WORLD WAR II

New to Channel | Saturday from 3 May at 21:00

The Lost Gold of World War IIreturns to resume the search for hundreds of billions of dollars of stolen loot supposedly hidden in Southeast Asia by Japanese General Tomoyuki Yamashita.

In season 2 of Lost Gold of WWII, the team dives deeper into the mystery. Guided by recent scans suggesting gold, they focus on three key sites: a mysterious waterfall, a crater known as Breach 6 and a large tunnel recently found. The series will dig deeper into the conspiracies surrounding Yamashita's Gold, its link to the CIA and various historic world leaders. Will an all-new team, extraordinary technology and unprecedented finds be enough to uncover the whereabouts of World War II’s greatest treasure? S2 (8x60)

GOLD HUNTERS: LEGENDS OF THE SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS

Thursdays from 22 May at 21:00

The Superstition Mountains span 160,000 acres of Arizona desert, untouched by permanent human settlement. Dozens have died here under mysterious circumstances, as the range is believed to be the most supernaturally active in the country. The Apache consider it a portal to Hell. Legend speaks of the Lost Dutchman’s gold mine, said to hold a mother lode large enough to make millionaires. Many have tried to find it, deciphering clues, riddles, and archaeological evidence, but all have come up empty. Obsession is dangerous; at least two men have been driven to insanity by the quest. Those closest to success have been found murdered.

Now, a group of treasure hunters, each with secret motives, enters the canyons, where betrayal may be the greatest danger. Trust no one. Not even yourself. (6x60)