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The Art of Forgery

Convicted forger John Myatt shares his trade secrets

• Bali's Rice Terraces

• The Sphinx of Giza

• History of the Pencil

• Every Word Tells a Story

• A Wonder Drug Conquers the World

• A King for the Ages

• The Legacy of a Genius

Living by the Sword

One man is determined to revive the honourable traditions of samurai sword wielding

• Sydney Opera House

• Endangered Species: Man

• Amazing Tales From Times Gone By

• Ancient Graffiti - Rome

• Creating an Australian Car

• Pygmy Elephants

Zen Medication

Scientists are trying to unravel the secrets of Zen Buddhist's pain-control ability

• History Trivia

• Computer Mouse

• The Ancient Secrets of Plastic Surgery

• The True Olympic Spirit

• Ancient Graffiti - Rome

• The Quest for an Australian Flag

Lisbon Maru

During World War II the Japanese ship Lisbon Maru sailed for Japan

• Urban Legends Quiz

• The Origins of Wheat

• The Mystery of the Monoliths

• The Carpenter Who Ruled Russia

• The Tragic Obsessions of a Tycoon

• High Fliers of History

Scalvaging Warships

One of the Bristish Royal Navy's mightiest warships lay hidden for 250 years

• The Hunt for Hidden Nazi Treasure

• The Einstein Factor

• The Money Trail

• The Myths of Early Australian Life

• Hidden Nazi Treasure

Maori Tattoos

In some parts of the world tattoos mark people out as belonging

• Great Wall of China

• Andrea Palladio

• Why do we say that?

• Royal Family of Swimming

• The Supreme Soprano

• Australian History