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Maya Underground

The Maya dominated Central America for 4,000 years.

Underground expert Don Wildman investigates the rise and mysterious disappearance of the civilisation that predicted the end of the world in 2012.

Cities of the underworld Maya Underground video: full episode only on history.co.uk
 
Editor's Pick

Becoming Muhammad Ali

Combining rarely seen footage and interviews with those who were closest to him, Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick and historian Manning Marable chart the rise of the sporting icon.

Wednesday 25 November at 7pm

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Muhammad Ali
 
Britannica

World War I

With ceremonies occurring at local war memorials throughout the country to mark the anniversary of the end of World War I at 11 a.m. on 11 November 1918, take a moment to learn about the 'war to end all wars.'

Read about the conflict here

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New Feature

Internet After People

You've seen what the world would look like after we're no longer around, now you can experience the Internet After People.

Enter you favourite website address and watch what happens when there's no one left to look after it.

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Life After People
 
HD Pick

How The Earth Was Made

Great Lakes: Discover the cataclysmic events that forged our planet.

Experts reveal the remarkable story of how the Great Lakes were formed.

Saturday 21 November at 10pm

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How the Earth was Made
 

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The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall

It's been 20 years since the Wall's historic demise

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Own Season 1 & 2 of the visually stunning 7 times Emmy® award winning Rome on Blu-ray

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True Horror

Uncover the inspiration behind three of our most thrilling and iconic monsters: Dracula, Frankenstein and the Werewolf

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Ax Men 2

The Ax Men are back and they're bigger, badder and tougher than ever.

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Win Stephen Poliakoff DVD Boxset

To mark the release of new movie Glorious 39, we're giving away Poliakoff boxsets

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Life After People iPhone APP

Ever wonder what your 'Life' would look like after you? Find out now with our free iPhone Application

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