The True Story

In 1912 the 'unsinkable' Titanic disappeared beneath the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. How she broke her back is still under investigation. This programme follows a recent expedition to uncover her missing pieces and uncovers surprising new evidence that may forever change what is known about the Titanic's final moments.

The story of Frankenstein has haunted us for almost 200 years: a monster brought to life by a mad scientist in his secret laboratory. But is Mary Shelley's book pure fiction after all? This programme uncovers facts and sheds light on a dark world of bizarre scientific experiments intended to unlock the secret of life.

Documentary exploring the truth behind the murders of several women in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s. Were they the work of one person?

Documentary bringing the latest historical evidence and underwater forensic techniques to bear on Henry Morgan, one of history's most notorious rogues, and uncovering his key role in Britain's battle with Spain for the riches of the Americas.

Documentary examining the medieval myth of the Philosopher's Stone, a Holy Grail-type relic which supposedly held the key to alchemy and immortality. Many noted alchemists and adventurers searched obsessively for the artefact hoping to learn its powerful secrets, a quest which allegedly drove some to madness and others to celestial encounters.

On November 18, 1978, over 900 members of a religious cult apparently committed suicide in the jungles of Guyana. Using dramatic reconstruction, archive footage and testimony from survivors, including cult-leader Jim Jones' own son Stephan, this film tells the story of what really happened on that apocalyptic day.

The documentary series exploring infamous historical events continues with an examination of the horrific events of 6 September 1972, when Palestinian terrorist group Black September took nine members of the Israeli athletics team hostage. Using new footage, archive material and eyewitness testimony, this gripping documentary provides a unique perspective on that day's bleak events.