Neanderthals were more like us than we previously Imagined | Documentary | DC

For generations, the workhouse was one of the most feared institutions in Britain. Discover the appalling conditions found within these establishments and how they were deliberately set up to humiliate their inmates.

Were Berserkers real? Did Vikings wear horned helmets? How far did they reach? Did they all have slaves? Dr Eleanor Barraclough answers all of the internet's most asked questions about the Vikings.

The last Saxon King of England is best remembered for being killed at the Battle of Hastings. Tony Robinson reveals more of the story of this landmark monarch.

Ever wondered how we went from flying small wooden machines, to supersonic jets taking off vertically in the space of less than 70 years? Luke Tomes travels to Brooklands Museum in Surrey, one of Britain’s first operating aerodromes and home to one of the oldest and largest aircraft factories, to find out just how this evolution was possible. Luke explores the pioneers that were able to break the boundaries of what was imaginable, the ingenious designs they developed and implemented and what role this site played in the remarkable era of aviation. As well as seeing some twentieth-century defining aircraft along the way, he'll be given a private tour of one of the most spectacular planes to have ever graced the skies, Concorde, with former Chief pilot of British Airways' Concorde Fleet, Mike Bannister, before getting in the cockpit myself to see if he can cut it as a commercial pilot. Make sure to come and check out Brooklands Museum the home of British motorsport and aviation. They host many events and activities throughout the year to celebrate Brooklands incredible

The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman The dream of upgrading the human body spans centuries, and in the 80s and 90s it felt closer than ever. It wasn’t just about medical breakthroughs. Technology promised to make us faster, stronger, more beautiful, and even immortal. From speed-boosting exoskeletons to fire-proof suits, and from male chest implants to artificial hearts, meet the innovations that helped usher in a superhuman age. Before 2000 | S1E03 | Superhuman Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

James May's Toy Stories | S1E04 | Scalextric James attempts to build the biggest Scalextric track in the world, nearly three miles long Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.