National Geographic Channel TV Guide — Friday, 5 June 2026

Browse the full National Geographic Channel TV guide for Friday, 5 June 2026. 21 programmes listed , including 6 tonight. US listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:00 1h

Strangest Things

S3 · E5 · Revenant Skeleton, Spy Cam, Shakespearean Mangle Science

Revenant Skeleton, Spy Cam, Shakespearean Mangle

Are zombies real? Did a device stop Armageddon? Did Shakespeare code his plays?

01:00 1h

Mysteries of Ancient Medicine

S1 · E7 · Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites Documentary

Abracadabra, Longmen Recipes, Belemnites

Roman spells, stone-carved cures and fossil relics blur medicine and magic.

02:00 1h

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

S1 · E1 · A New World Documentary

A New World

The accidental discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus sparks an age of exploration for the Spanish Empire, and a dark new chapter in the history.

03:00 1h

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

S1 · E2 · The Caribbean Conquest Documentary

The Caribbean Conquest

Columbus' return voyage to the Americas begins with bloodshed when he discovers that the Spanish left behind at Hispaniola have been killed by the Taíno.

04:00 1h

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

S1 · E3 · The Aztec Conquest Documentary

The Aztec Conquest

The ruthlessly ambitious Hernan Cortes travels deep into the Mexican interior to conquer one of the great empires in the Americas, the Aztecs.

05:00 1h

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

S1 · E4 · The Inca Conquest Documentary

The Inca Conquest

Following the success of Hernan Cortes' over the Aztec Empire, conquistador Francisco Pizarro sets his sights on conquering the Incan civilization.

Morning

06:00 1h

Conquistadors: The Rise and Fall

S1 · E5 · The Growth of the Colonies Documentary

The Growth of the Colonies

After decades of conquest, Spanish colonies have grown throughout the Americas and the monarchy struggles to control the guardians of New Spain from afar.

10:00 1h

Lost Treasures of the Maya

S1 · E1 · Secrets of the Snake Altar Science

Secrets of the Snake Altar

An examination of the ancient Mayan civilization reveals a lost fortress, a sacred altar and war in the remotest corner of the Mayan world.

11:00 1h

Lost Treasures of the Maya

S1 · E2 · Secrets of the Underworld Science

Secrets of the Underworld

An investigation of Mayan history reveals a mysterious pyramid, gruesome discoveries in an uncharted cave system, and insight into their spirit world.

Daytime

12:00 1h

Lost Treasures of the Maya

S1 · E3 · Secrets of the Sun God Documentary

Secrets of the Sun God

A search for royal tombs among the ruins of the Mayan civilization leads to the discovery of a royal drinking cup, which in turn points to a lost Mayan king.

13:00 1h

Lost Treasures of the Maya

S1 · E4 · Secrets of the Lost City Science

Secrets of the Lost City

An exploration is made into a lost Mayan city, with special emphasis placed on the lost pyramids and unearthed treasures found there.

14:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S4 · E2 · Alexander the Great Documentary

Alexander the Great

Archaeologists investigate Egypt's legendary pharaoh Alexander the Great, the teams explore catacombs and temples, searching for his legacy and his tomb.

15:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S4 · E4 · Rise of the Pyramids Documentary

Rise of the Pyramids

Archaeologists piece together how the pyramids evolved, unearthing exciting new evidence from the spectacular Red Sea coast to the remote desert.

16:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S4 · E1 · Secrets of the Lost Pyramids Documentary

Secrets of the Lost Pyramids

Archaeologists study the mysterious pyramids that followed the Giza pyramids, and they unearth new tombs and chambers to uncover the beguiling story.

17:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S3 · E11 · Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty Documentary

Ramses: Egypt's Greatest Dynasty

Archaeologists investigate ancient Egypt's mightiest pharaoh, Ramses the Great; teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.

Evening

18:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S4 · E6 · Secrets of the Nile Documentary

Secrets of the Nile

Archaeologists investigate how the mighty river Nile transformed ancient Egypt into one of the ancient world's greatest civilizations.

19:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S3 · E12 · Mummy Hunters Documentary

Mummy Hunters

Archaeologists investigate one of the great mysteries of ancient Egypt: the mummy; teams excavate buried tombs and make shocking new discoveries.

20:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S4 · E3 · Rise of Cleopatra Documentary

Rise of Cleopatra

Archaeologists investigate Egypt's most famous female pharaoh, Queen Cleopatra, as they excavate ancient graves and search hidden tunnels for her tomb.

21:00 1h

Lost Treasures of Egypt

S3 · E9 · Tutankhamun's Death Science

Tutankhamun's Death

Archaeologists investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of King Tutankhamun to uncover the truth behind his demise.

22:00 1h

Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead

S1 · E3 · Tutankhamun True

Tutankhamun

High-speed chariots, a digital autopsy and a rare diary bring out startling new clues behind the mysterious untimely death of the ancient Egyptian boy king Tut.

23:00 1h

Ancient Autopsy: Mysteries of the Dead

S1 · E4 · Genghis Khan True

Genghis Khan

The layers behind the mysterious disappearance of Genghis Khan. Did a rival's arrow, or something more intimate and shocking, kill the Mongol emperor?

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Evening

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