History's Greatest Mysteries

Season 5

15 episodes · Jan 29, 2024

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  • Montezuma's Lost Treasure
    S5E1

    Montezuma's Lost Treasure

    Jan 29, 202442m

    An Aztec king's glittering treasure vanishes into thin air, inspiring a 500-year search that spans continents; one of the greatest warriors of all-time amassed a vast horde believed to be worth more than $3 billion today.

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  • The Garden of Eden
    S5E2

    The Garden of Eden

    Feb 5, 202442m

    Most people know it as the biblical birthplace of man -- the Garden of Eden; investigating if the Garden of Eden was just a story to explain human creation or if it was a real place.

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  • The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar
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    The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar

    Feb 12, 202442m

    A look at what happened to the secret hoard of the Knights Templar, a treasure of gold, silver, gems and religious relics protected by a medieval religious order.

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  • The Shroud of Turin
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    The Shroud of Turin

    Feb 19, 202442m

    The haunting image of the Shroud of Turin has captivated millions around the world; scientists and theologians are trying to figure out if the Shroud of Turin truly is an image of Jesus or something very different.

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  • Captain Kidd's Treasure
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    Captain Kidd's Treasure

    Mar 4, 202441m

    It's a mystery from the golden age of piracy. In 1698, Captain William Kidd raids a ship on the high seas and seizes its vast treasure... but Kidd is hanged before revealing where he stashed the loot. What happened to Captain Kidd's lost booty... and where is it now?

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  • Escape from Alcatraz
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    Escape from Alcatraz

    Mar 11, 202441m

    A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history. With only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day. But is it really possible they survived -- and if so, where did they go?

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  • The Battle of Los Angeles
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    The Battle of Los Angeles

    Mar 18, 202442m

    On February 24, 1942, less than three months after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, military radar picks up what appears to be enemy aircraft over Los Angeles. Air raid sirens send citizens scrambling, as troops fire more than 1400 rounds of anti-aircraft artillery at the illusive targets. When the smoke clears, the incident is veiled in secrecy and lies. What exactly triggered the

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  • The Mystery of Machu Picchu
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    The Mystery of Machu Picchu

    Mar 25, 202442m

    With 500-year-old secrets hidden in skeletons and stone, Machu Picchu is one of the most puzzling archaeological sites on earth. It's among the ancient world's most enduring riddles: Who built this astonishing complex, and why?

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  • Who Killed King Tut?
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    Who Killed King Tut?

    Jun 3, 202441m

    The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers--Egypt's King Tutankhamun--remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. No one knows for sure what ended the young pharaoh's life, but scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the answer. Who, or what, killed King Tut?

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  • The Hindenburg Disaster
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    The Hindenburg Disaster

    Jun 10, 202442m

    For decades, experts believed they knew what caused the Hindenburg disaster that leaking hydrogen and ignited, causing the airship to burst into flames. But there may be more to this story. Whatever triggered the explosion, it didn't just spell doom for the Hindenburg but for the entire rigid airship industry. What caused the Hindenburg Disaster?

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  • The Search for Alexander the Great
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    The Search for Alexander the Great

    Jun 17, 202442m

    The story of the most celebrated warrior king in history still stirs fascination more than 2,000 years after his death. But the location of his body is the subject of much debate. When his remains suddenly disappear without a trace, a search across the ancient world ensues. What happened to the mummy of Alexander the Great?

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  • The Sinking of the Titanic
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    The Sinking of the Titanic

    Jun 24, 202442m

    The Titanic's tragic story captures the imagination of the public and experts of all kinds, who--decades after the ship's demise--still seek answers. Can new evidence reveal more about how--and why--the Titanic sank?

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  • The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine
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    The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine

    Jul 1, 202442m

    The search for the most famous gold mine in the Old West has led many to perish in the pursuit of its elusive riches. Legend suggests the gold, and the land it's hidden on, are somehow cursed--yet treasure hunters still come to the Superstition Mountains looking for the hidden hoard. But where exactly is the Lost Dutchman's mine?

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  • The Assassination of RFK
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    The Assassination of RFK

    Jul 8, 202442m

    Five years after John F. Kennedy is killed by gunshot, his brother Robert meets the same fate. An assassin's bullet again changes the course of history, and the latest clues in the case are riddled with inconsistencies. Who is really behind the killing of Robert Kennedy, and why?

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  • The Salem Witch Trials
    S5E15

    The Salem Witch Trials

    Jul 15, 202442m

    A notorious tragedy leads to one of the darkest chapters in early American history. In 1692, fear rips through the small town of Salem, Massachusetts. Accusations fly and many people are put to death. But what really sparked the Salem Witch Trials?

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