The 60-Year Hunt For A Sunken WW2 Submarine | USS Lagarto

A 500-mile trek across Pakistan hunts the truth behind Shangri-La, from the Indus and Nangaparbat to Hunza's timeless forts, shamans, and polo fields. Explorer David Adams traces James Hilton's Lost Horizon across the Himalayas and the Karakoram. Starting in Peshawar to track down the 1930s novel, he follows the Indus River past K2 toward a valley some believe inspired a hidden utopia where people live long, peaceful lives. Along the way the journey collides with reality: deep snow near Nangaparbat, crevasse-riddled glaciers, and a race against an early winter that can close high passes for months. In the Bomboret Valley he meets the Kalash, a non-Muslim mountain people whose graveyards have been desecrated and whose blue eyes and blond hair are, in local lore, linked to Alexander the Great. In Chitral, wild horsemen play bushkazi, grappling over a headless goat in a no-holds-barred contest. Crossing the Lowari Pass becomes an eight-hour crawl for just 50 miles as snowfall chokes the road. In the Swat Valley, the remnants of a Buddhist past peek through, their faces stoned away in a region

Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for 150 million years until an asteroid impact 65 million years ago caused mass extinction by blocking sunlight and leading to widespread starvation. However, scientists believe the asteroid impact is only part of the story. They're exploring other potential factors, such as the type of terrain it struck and evidence in ocean floor sediments. Researchers analyze sediment cores and plant fossils to understand the environmental changes before and after the impact. Some paleontologists suggest a gradual decline in oxygen levels and other environmental shifts played a significant role in the dinosaurs' extinction.

History Hit presenter Luke Tomes returns to the Royal Armouries in Leeds to fire some of the most iconic weapons of the Second World War belonging to the United States Army. As always he is joined by Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, Jonathan Ferguson who talks him through the history of all the pistols, rifles and machine guns employed in the conflict. First up is the Colt M1911, designed by John Browning, an iconic semi-automatic firearm renowned for its durability, reliability, and powerful .45 ACP cartridge. Widely used in military, law enforcement, and civilian contexts since 1911, its robust design and historical significance cement its legendary status. Second is the M1903 Springfield Bolt-Action Rifle, the U.S. military's primary infantry rifle from 1903 to the late 1930s. Chambered in .30-06, it excelled in accuracy and reliability, and saw extensive use in both World Wars and beyond, becoming a symbol of American marksmanship. Third up, the M1 Garand - a legendary semi-automatic rifle designed by John Garand. The rifle was the standard U.S. military service rifle during World War II and the

During the Second World War, the picturesque village of Aldbourne in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, hosted thousands of American servicemen and paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division before they departed for Normandy on 6 June, 1944. The village has gained particular fame for being the village in which Easy Company, portrayed in the iconic TV series, 'Band of Brothers', was stationed from late 1943. In this series, Luke Tomes and the History Hit crew join Richard Osgood's team of archaeologists hoping to unearth the remains left behind by Easy Company.

The Lance of Longinus is one of the ancient world's most coveted relics. This ancient object is said to be the spear that wounded Christ and has been sought by priests and dictators alike throughout human history. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.

The hunt for the grail is a quest that has consumed so many throughout history. From knights to archeologists all have sought this legendary relic but has it finally been found? Join a crack team of experts as they reveal the truth behind The Grail. Odyssey is your journey into the world of Ancient History; from the dawn of Mesopotamia to the fall of Rome. We'll be bringing you only the best documentaries that journey into the mysteries and ruins of worlds long lost.