December 2024 On History Channel AFRICA | Channel Premiere: Holy Marvels With Daniel Quaid | Returning Shows Including Mountain Men | More

HOLY HISTORY 

Starting 22 December – 9 February 

Sundays From 20:15

‘Holy History’, every Sunday starting 22 December, explores the profound intersection of sacred relics, 

revolutionary histories, and personal narratives that shaped the most transformative figures in religious 

history. Journey through legendary artifacts like the Holy Grail and Noah’s Ark in Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid. Then we uncover the intense political backdrop of Jesus’ life in Jesus Crown Of Thorns.

Brand New 

HOLY MARVELS WITH DENNIS QUAID S1

22 December

Sundays 20:15

The new non fiction series Holy Marvels with 

Dennis Quaid illuminates the remarkable history, 

perplexing mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world’s most sacred and holy relics 

including objects of immortality, holy riches, revered 

monuments, and more. The series shares incredible 

tales of faith, devoti on, and divine intervention tied 

to coveted objects such as the Ark of the Covenant, 

Noah’s Ark, the Holy Grail, the Fountain of Youth, the 

Mayan Calendar, the Philosophers Stone, the Crown 

of Thorns, and more. Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by the Emmy® Award-nominated and two time Golden Globe®-nominated multi-hyphenate superstar Dennis Quaid, each episode combines immersive storytelling with recreations, archival footage, and expert interviews to delve deep into the enigmatic origins and profound power behind each artifact. Historians, authors, and professors of archeology and religious studies will shed light on the impact of these blessed belongings from cultures and religions around the world and the compelling stories each item and its location hold. 

Repeat: Saturday 21:05

Brand New

JESUS CROWN OF THORNS S1

22 December

Sundays 21:05

This brand-new docuseries shines a new light on the

life of Jesus. The series sets Jesus’ life and mission in the context of the intense political backdrop of the time in which he emerged as a revolutionary figure who dared challenge the status quo. Born into a divided land, Jesus and his family are forced to flee a bloodthirsty king, but when they return, Jesus falls under the spell of a charismatic rebel leader ready to risk everything and inherits his radical mission.

Repeat: Saturday 21:55

Brand New & Exclusive

MOUNTAIN MEN S13

5 December

Wednesdays 19:25

The latest season of Mountain Men brings together the cast from Mountain Men S12 and Mountain Men: Alaska, creati ng an all-star cast that spans the wildest places the US has to offer. Fan favourites, like Tom Oar and Marty Meirotto, return as do relative newcomers, like Lauro Eckland and Ray Livingston, to showcase the incredible skill and grit needed to forge a life in America’s vast wilderness.

Repeat: Next Day 11:45

Brand New & Exclusive

DICTATORS’ HIDEOUTS

28 December

Saturdays 19:25

Horohito, Hitler, Ceausescu, Tito, Stalin…no dictator

could function without impressive headquarters...and without a hideout. They sowed terror and for fear of their own safety and power they built well-equipped and protected headquarters. Sumptuous palaces hiding splendor and secrets, secret underground bunkers full of modern and unique solutions for survival. Costs did not matter, only the whims and security of the tyrant. Dictators’ Hideouts is a new fresh approach to telling the stories of some of the world’s most known evil men…Each episode will explore the minds of these men and discover what drove them to build their secret hideaways. Venturing deep into their tunnels and secret chambers, we will get to know their darkest thoughts and motivations.

Repeat: Sunday 18:40

Brand New & Exclusive

HITLER’S BRITISH ISLAND

28 December

Saturdays 20:15

This revelatory two-part documentary reveals

for the first time ever that thousands of people – mostly Jews –died at the hands of the Nazis on British territory. Uncovering newly discovered mass graves, revealing leaked classified documents detailing evidence of a government cover-up and identi fying victims for the first time, this is a devastating and prescient story of WW2 persecution on British soil, hidden until now.

Repeat: Sunday 19:25

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