Deranged Killers Discovery Channel

Ancient crime scene - Mysterious finds of corpses from times long past continue to pose great puzzles for researchers all over the world: Who were these early people and under what circumstances did they die? Were they victims of brutal cult rituals or did they die of natural causes?.

The pirates' story is inextricably linked to one of the most exciting and tumultuous periods of seafaring history. We all know the popular conception of the pirate: eyepatch, sword, maybe a pegleg or hook for a hand. But in reality, the pirates' story is a truly exciting and tumultuous part of the sea's rich history.

Greece, a land of breathtaking beauty and light. A land where science, art and inspiration from the gods combined to produce some of the world's greatest marvels of architecture and design. The ancient Greeks used buildings and structures to reflect the variety of life at the core of their civilisation - they built the first theatres, staged the first sports events and worshipped in some of the most spectacular temples ever built. From prehistoric palaces to bold symbols of victory this programme explores the Seven Ancient Wonders of Greece - the Theatre of Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, the Colossus of Rhodes, Santorini, The Palace of Knossos and the greatest masterpiece of them all - The Parthenon.

At the dawn of history, the ancient Egyptians showed the world how to build the impossible… In an age before machines, when copper was the strongest metal yet discovered, great pharaohs like Khufu and Ramses II demonstrated how boundless ambition and vast quantities of human labour could transform rock and stone into some of the most incredible monuments ever created from carving out spectacular tombs in the Valley Of The Kings to the building of the iconic Great Pyramid.

Insects are one of the oldest creatures on the planet. They have evolved over millions of years and are more numerous than other creatures in the world. Insects can fly, climb, twist, swarm, and sting. They bite, they attack without warning, posing a great threat to human beings, so far millions of people have died of diseases spread by insects, they are deadly bugs.

Alaska is known for its great beauty and inspirational landscapes. However, it is equally as notorious for its rugged terrain, brutal winters and remote locations. Still, like everywhere, life goes on in Alaska throughout the dead of winter. Everyday tasks often become extraordinary challenges. But, with the help of colossal equipment and machines, residents are able to not only endure, but thrive and enjoy among the sub-zero temperatures, steep mountainous terrain and fragile–sometimes deadly–ice. New Science Channel series Alaska Mega Machines examines the science behind how these machines are engineered for survival in the last frontier.

The Red Bomb chronicles Russia's staggering transformation from lagging also-ran into nuclear superpower, as the USA and USSR battled it out for possession of the ultimate weapon. 90-year-old Yuly Khariton is a reclusive man with gentle eyes, who appears to spends many an evening lost in thought, as his female companion plays old songs on the piano. But Khariton's simple lifestyle belies his unbelievable past, and the part he played in the nuclear arms race – a vast and complex web of intrigue that was the crux of the Cold War.

In this journey, the secret world of Africa's largest and most-dangerous animals is revealed. From wild, grassy savannas to untouched beaches, these beasts show what it takes to survive in the elements and outwit natural enemies.

At the National Institutes of Health, brave, critically ill patients participate in clinical trials where brilliant scientists, researchers and doctors attempt to find a cure to some of the most unsolvable problems in medical science.

A docudrama about Bill Harley and the Davidson brothers risk all a motorcycle company. Harley-Davidson is probably the first thing that comes to most Americans' minds when they think of motorcycles, but how many people know the story of how the iconic brand was born? This fact-based miniseries tells of the obstacles and risks faced by company founders Walter Davidson, Arthur Davidson and Bill Harley in the early days of the company. The men sought to build their first bikes during a tumultuous time at the turn of the 20th century, which featured great social and technological change.