Discovery History TV Guide — Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Browse the full Discovery History TV guide for Tuesday, 19 May 2026. 26 programmes listed , including 7 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S8 · E6 · Secrets of Time Travel

Experts investigate theories surrounding the possibility of time travel

Experts investigate theories surrounding the possibility of time travel, and ask whether it could ever be more than science fiction

01:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E8 · LA Raid, Bioterror and more

Don Wildman unveils the story behind an impressive work of art.

Don Wildman unveils the story behind an impressive work of art, a bizarre religious cult and explores the worst nuclear disaster in American history.

02:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E9 · Outlaw Shoes

Don investigates a gruesome Wild West tale.

Don Wildman investigates a gruesome Wild West tale, the story behind an unconventional space pioneer and he unveils the cryptic contents of a scroll.

03:00 1h

Mysteries at the Castle

S2 · E13 · Battle to Cross the Channel, Royal Matchmaker, Boettcher Kidnapping

Exploring the home of a daring and record-breaking pilot in France.

In the picturesque Eure-et-Loir region of France, the Chateau de Maillebois was once the home of a daring and record-breaking pilot

04:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S4 · E7 · Hunt for the Metal Library

Josh Gates explores the Tayos Cave in Ecuador

Josh Gates explores the Tayos Cave in Ecuador, seeking a legendary set of metal plates believed to be created by an advanced ancient civilization

05:00 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

05:30 30m

Teleshopping

Home shopping

Buying goods from the comfort of home

Morning

06:00 1h

Cruise TV with LoveitBookit

Your one-stop-shop for all things cruise

Teleshopping Feature. Your one-stop-shop for all things cruise; bringing you the hottest destinations, ground-breaking ships and the latest deals to ensure your next cruise is your greatest one

07:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S6 · E5 · Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings

Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

08:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: Classic Cars

S2 · E3 · MGC and BMW 635

A rare 1960s MGC and an '80s BMW 635 Coupe

In Hampshire, Drew Pritchard and Paul Cowland uncover a rare 1960s MGC, but clash over how to restyle it. In Dorset, they fall for an '80s BMW 635 Coupe left in a barn for 15 years

09:00 1h

Combat Dealers

S4 · E1 · French Resistance

A display based on the French Resistance

Eccentric military equipment collector Bruce Crompton is tasked with creating a display based on the French Resistance - a parachute basket filled with items the RAF would have dropped to the Resistance during the Second World War

10:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S5 · E17 · King Arthur's Lost Castle

Experts examine Tintagel Castle

The clifftop ruins of Tintagel Castle are believed to be King Arthur's birthplace. Experts use cutting-edge tech to unlock its secrets

11:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S5 · E18 · Lost World of Desert Kings

Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra

Archaeologists use pioneering technology to investigate the ancient city of Samarra, revealing its astonishing rise to power - and monumental downfall

Daytime

12:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S8 · E7 · How to Build a Planet

Exploring the limits of human knowledge

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe

13:00 1h

Mysteries of the Missing

S1 · E1 · Hunt for Flight MH370

Terry O'Quinn examines the MH370 Malaysia Airlines disaster of 2014

Actor Terry O'Quinn pursues plausible explanations behind the world's most baffling disappearances, beginning with the MH370 Malaysia Airlines disaster of 2014

14:00 1h

Truth Behind the Moon Landing

S1 · E1 · Fire in the Cockpit

Experts investigate the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts.

Experts investigate to see if the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts was a cover-up. Was it a tragic accident or part of the moon landing conspiracy?

15:00 1h

Expedition Unknown

S4 · E8 · Nazis in Argentina

Josh Gates ventures to Argentina

Josh Gates ventures to Argentina, where many Nazi SS officers escaped to after the Second World War. He uncovers secret Nazi hideouts theories about Adolf Hitler's 'true' fate

16:00 1h

Expedition X

S3 · E12 · The Beast of Andros Island

The team probe reports of a sea monster said to be attacking Bahamian locals

The team probe reports of a sea monster said to be attacking Bahamian locals. Their hunt, deep into 'blue holes' could expose shocking military secrets

17:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

S2 · E11 · Lotto Scam/ Somali Pirates/ Haunted Plane

Don investigates a lottery scam and a bizarre ghost sighting.

Don Wildman investigates a lottery scam, a harrowing hijacking and a bizarre ghost sighting connected to the wreckage of a jumbo jet plane.

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 1h

Mysteries at the Museum

Flying Car and More

Donexamines the story of a flying car.

Don Wildman examines the story of a flying car, plus a saw wielded in a prison riot and investigates a fire that decimated Coney Island's amusement park.

19:00 1h

How the Universe Works

S5 · E1 · Mystery of Planet 9

The series exploring the science of astronomy returns

The series exploring the science of astronomy returns, beginning with a look at the mysterious 'ninth' planet reported to exist on the very edge of the Solar System

20:00 1h

Blowing Up History

S6 · E5 · Rise of Egypt's Sun Kings

Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

The ancient necropolis of Abusir contains strange megastructures unlike any in Egypt. Experts gain access to investigate lost tombs and forgotten rituals

21:00 1h

Ancient Unexplained Files

S1 · E6 · Gladiator Graveyard

New digital technology reveals secrets about the origins of Machu Picchu

New digital technology reveals secrets about the origins of Machu Picchu. And, laser technology uncovers the truth behind some hidden treasure

22:00 30m

How Do They Do It?

S8 · E10 · Toto Washlets and More

How toilets that provide a wash and blow-dry are made

How Japanese toilets that provide a wash and blow-dry are made, the techniques used by the US Navy to develop a pilotless helicopter, and the construction of jackhammers

22:30 30m

How Do They Do It?

S8 · E11 · Racing Cars/Caribbean Rum

The methods used to keep cars racing at Daytona

The methods used to keep cars racing at Daytona for 24 hours, and how sugar cane is turned into Caribbean rum

23:00 1h

Salvage Hunters: The Restorers

S4 · E1 · Magic Lantern

Blacksmith Nev and stained-glass maker Gordon revamp a damaged gothic lantern

Blacksmith Nev and stained-glass maker Gordon revamp a damaged gothic lantern. Ted works on a rusty pedal plane, while Alex repurposes a huge table

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