About this programme
Josh Gates travels the globe to unravel the mystery of humanity's origins. How did we survive to the modern day, and what does it mean for our future.
Programme listing
Expedition Unknown
Hunt For Our Ancient Ancestors
When is Expedition Unknown next on TV?
Expedition Unknown is next on DMAX at 13:00 on Tue 1 Sep 2026.
What channel is Expedition Unknown on?
The next showing is on DMAX.
Is Expedition Unknown on TV tonight?
Yes — it is on tonight at 16:00 on Discovery .History+ 1, ending at 17:00.
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What channel?
DMAX
DMAX
Start time
13:00
13:00
Ends
Tue 1 Sep 2026, 14:00
Tue 1 Sep 2026, 14:00
Channel numbers
Channel numbers may vary by region, package or device.
Other airings
Tue 18 Aug
13:00Expedition Unknown
Pyramid Of LegendsDMAXTue 18 Aug
14:00Expedition Unknown
Lost City Of El MiradorDMAXTue 18 Aug
15:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .HistoryTue 18 Aug
16:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 19 Aug
03:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .HistoryWed 19 Aug
04:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 19 Aug
13:00Expedition Unknown
Butch Cassidy's Lost LootDMAXWed 19 Aug
14:00Expedition Unknown
Viking SecretsDMAXWed 19 Aug
15:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .HistoryWed 19 Aug
16:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .History+ 1Thu 20 Aug
03:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .HistoryThu 20 Aug
04:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .History+ 1
13:00Expedition Unknown
Pyramid Of LegendsDMAXTue 18 Aug
14:00Expedition Unknown
Lost City Of El MiradorDMAXTue 18 Aug
15:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .HistoryTue 18 Aug
16:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 19 Aug
03:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .HistoryWed 19 Aug
04:00Expedition Unknown
Riches Of Spain's Pirate KingDiscovery .History+ 1Wed 19 Aug
13:00Expedition Unknown
Butch Cassidy's Lost LootDMAXWed 19 Aug
14:00Expedition Unknown
Viking SecretsDMAXWed 19 Aug
15:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .HistoryWed 19 Aug
16:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .History+ 1Thu 20 Aug
03:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .HistoryThu 20 Aug
04:00Expedition Unknown
Hunt For The Secret SeaplaneDiscovery .History+ 1
Previous TV airings
Selected past broadcasts with their original date, time and channel details.
Tue 18 Aug 2026
04:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 18 Aug 2026
03:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .HistoryMon 17 Aug 2026
16:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .History+ 1Mon 17 Aug 2026
15:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .HistoryMon 17 Aug 2026
14:00Expedition Unknown
Origins Of StonehengeDMAX
04:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .History+ 1Tue 18 Aug 2026
03:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .HistoryMon 17 Aug 2026
16:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .History+ 1Mon 17 Aug 2026
15:00Expedition Unknown
Mystery Of The Flooded PyramidDiscovery .HistoryMon 17 Aug 2026
14:00Expedition Unknown
Origins Of StonehengeDMAX