Elsyng Palace was one of nearly 60 royal residences owned by Henry Vlll, but for centuries its exact location was unknown. Now Helen Skelton and Alex Langlands join a new dig which is unearthing more clues to Henry's life and times.

Once thought to be a Roman temple, it is now known Stonehenge has been around longer. Alex Langlands investigations the unique properties of the stones that make up the monument, while Helen Skelton visits the nearby village where its builders lived.

Although Robin is probably a mythical character, there are reasons why the King stirred widespread resentment among ordinary people. Helen and Alex head to Sherwood Forest, home to Robin Hood, an outlaw who may or may not have been real.

Archaeology series exploring fascinating periods in British history as revealed by unfolding archaeological digs. A site on the Lancashire-Yorkshire border could shed more light on the Pendle Witch trials of 1612.

A site on the Welsh border containing almost 1,000 skeletons reveals secrets about life during the Black Death, including signs of backbreaking agricultural work, poor nutrition and even medieval battle.

Silchester is one of the best preserved Roman sites in Britain.

When Nelson defeated Napoleon in his magnificent HMS Victory, he owed much of his success to another ship - HMS Invincible. This vessel transformed our navy.

A look at how the exploits of a group of historic bishops seemingly echo fantasy lore. At Dirleton Castle in Scotland, the archaeologists reveal the role one of the men played in defending England from Wallace's army.

Centuries ago, canals were the liquid highways of Britain, and their arrival kickstarted the Industrial Revolution. The team search for artefacts from the country's first superhighway - the Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1761.

Unearthing the stories behind a Yorkshire garrison's stables, and the horse the Germans could not kill.

In 1592, Elizabeth visited magnificent Sudeley Castle for a three-day party to end all parties, which included the creation of a spectacular garden. 500 hundred years later, a team of archaeologists hunt for this lost gem.