THE HISTORY CHANNEL HØJDEPUNKTER DECEMBER 2024

GANGLAND CHRONICLES

Fridays from 6 December at 22:30 CET

Gangland Chronicles offers an inside look at some of the world's most notorious criminal organizations and the masterminds behind them. Each episode explores three legendary moments from a specific underworld group, ranging from mafias and cartels to motorcycle gangs and prison gangs.

The series spotlights lucrative money-making rackets, deadly turf wars, iconic mob hits, crafty informants, and federal takedowns as well as features infamous gangsters such as Al Capone, Pablo Escobar, El Chapo, John Gotti, Whitey Bulger, and Sonny Barger. Interviews with journalists, authors, and former members of these organisations offer an exclusive look into the inner workings of these groups. (12x30)

MOUNTAIN MEN S13

Fridays from 13 December at 21:45 CET

In the rugged wilderness of North America, Mountain Men returns with an adrenaline-charged Season 13, where it’s boom or bust as each character takes on bold new challenges, testing the limits of their skills and perseverance.

This season, there’s no rest for the self-reliant men and women who have left modern day life to embrace the enduring traditions that once defined the West. This winter brings new traplines, fresh cabin constructions, and ambitious money-making ventures—big dreams and even bigger projects that could either lead to booming success or crushing disappointment. For those courageous enough to embrace this way of life, the risks are worth it for the chance to stake a lasting claim in the mountains. S13 (12x60)

CHRISTMAS ON THE HISTORY CHANNEL

Weekdays from 16 December at 20:15 CET

Join The HISTORY Channel this holiday season as the spotlight turns to favourite shows, festive moments and familiar faces.

Don’t miss a chance to catch up on Ancient Aliens and the strange extra-terrestrial stories uncovered in each episode. Walk alongside Morgan Freeman in Great Prison Escapes as he unravels some of history’s greatest prison escapes. Explore the strange-but-true with Dan Aykroyd in The UnBelievable, where oddities from human history take centre stage. With William Shatner, investigate some of history’s most mysterious and bizarre events in The UnXplained. And finally, get into the festive spirit with Pawn Stars.

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SECRET HISTORY OF HUMANS

Sundays from 1 December at 21:00 CET

Secret History Of Humans reveals the gripping story of how 12 surprising forces shaped human civilisation and helped make us who we are today.

The series will move across all eras to show how these 12 universal forces link all mankind, through all time. Technological leaps that transform our world; everyday foods that change the course of civilisation; great forces of nature that drive human history: through astonishing global stories and surprising connections, Secret History Of Humans reveals the secret history of all of us. (12x30)

HUNTING HITLER

Saturdays from 7 December at 21:45 CET

An FBI cold case that has laid dormant for 70 years, leads a group of world-renown investigators on the ultimate manhunt to finally answer the question: Did Adolf Hitler survive World War II?

In early 2014, the FBI declassified hundreds of confidential documents showing that Hitler may have not committed suicide, but rather escaped to South America after the fall of Germany.

Armed with the most cutting-edge technology and newly released FBI files, the team will approach this case like a modern death claims investigation. With declassified worldwide intelligence providing a wealth of new clues and modern technology never before available, the series reopens this world-famous cold case in hopes of solving the mystery surrounding the demise of one of the biggest criminals of all time. (8x60)

BIBLE SECRETS REVEALED

Tuesdays from 17 December at 21:00 CET

For thousands of years, The Holy Bible has been the foundation on which Judaism and Christianity are built. But is it history or myth? Who wrote it? How old is it?

Bible Secrets Revealed explores the mysteries and reveals the hidden facts about the most read book in human history. The six-episode series features stunning on-location photography, compelling re-enactments and insightful interviews with scholars, archaeologists and religious leaders - offering an eye-opening journey into the pages of the word of God while taking on the provocative questions that people of faith yearn to have answered.

Is the Bible the word of God written by ancient eyewitnesses? How historically accurate is the Bible - and what has been changed or lost in translation over the past two thousand years? (6x60)