On Thursday (11 February) the History Channel will be broadcasting a special documentary to tribute the 20th anniversary of Madiba's release from prison.

A highlight coming to History: Life After People: The Series - a sequel to the freaky 2-hour special about what would happen if people got whacked forever.

On Saturday The History Channel premiered a series of documentaries about African history. Up next: Specials on Uganda, the Anglo-Boer War; and the Soweto Uprising.

May highlights on History: Dinosaur Secrets - a look at the grisly murders committed in our dinosaur past; and Extreme Trains - a trip for steam train fundi's.

History goes evolutionary this month with the new show Evolve: a look at how people have morphed to survive the world across time. Also new: How Life Began.

A special documentary about Shaka Zulu will be on History this weekend. The show covers his wars, family, relationships and his role in South African history.

The daredevil drivers of the reality show Ice Road Truckers return to History next Monday at 20h30. This time round they race across Arctic death.

December Highlights on History: two specials - one about fierce sharp-shooters and the other about ancient Chinese sport.

Highlights coming up on History: The Final Report re-investigates controversial historical events and Ancient Ink looks at tattooing through the ages.

Coming up on History: the impact of mega tsunami's over the course of time; and the special A Global Warning that digs into the planet's historial climate

The highlight on History this month, coming up this Saturday: The Lost Pyramid - an expedition that uncovers the secrets of an eighth wonder of the world.

Starting on History next Wednesday, 13 August: Ax Men - an in-depth glimpse into one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.

New on History: scientists continue looking for planets beyond our solar system in The Universe 2 - it premieres tonight, Friday, 4 at 20h30.

Two new series premiere on History in June: Romes rises and falls; and Mega Disasters returns for a second season of devastation.

On History this May: a new season of fighter pilot action in Dogfights 2 and an analysis of the secrets in the Lost Book of Nostradamus.

A Must-See on History: Life After People - a fascinating look at the impact on the world if people disappeared. It premieres tonight and repeats Sunday.

On History this February: a new season of How London Was Built and a Special about a family who were ripped apart by Hitler and managed to survive.

New on History this February: a Special about events left out of the Bible, a Special about the Mayflower pilgrims and two new series about humans and weapons.

This month The History Channel puts the spotlight on the American Revolution and goes Johnny Depp by looking back at the legacy of real life Pirates.