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History's Greatest Mysteries

2020TV-PG7 seasons7.8 / 10

Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.

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Synopsis

Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.

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Episode 1

Montezuma's Lost Treasure

42m7.0 / 10

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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Episode 2

The Garden of Eden

42m5.5 / 10

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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Episode 3

The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar

42m6.0 / 10

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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Episode 4

The Shroud of Turin

42m7.0 / 10

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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Episode 5

Captain Kidd's Treasure

41m6.0 / 10

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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Episode 6

Escape from Alcatraz

41m8.0 / 10

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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Episode 7

The Battle of Los Angeles

42m6.5 / 10

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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Episode 8

The Mystery of Machu Picchu

42m7.0 / 10

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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Episode 9

Who Killed King Tut?

41m6.5 / 10

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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Episode 10

The Hindenburg Disaster

42m7.5 / 10

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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Episode 11

The Search for Alexander the Great

42m6.0 / 10

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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Episode 12

The Sinking of the Titanic

42m7.7 / 10

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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Episode 13

The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine

42m6.5 / 10

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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Episode 14

The Assassination of RFK

42m7.5 / 10

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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Episode 15

The Salem Witch Trials

42m7.0 / 10

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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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about History's Greatest Mysteries

Cast

Laurence FishburneSelf - Host
Bruce LeeSelf (archive footage)
Jeff ChangSelf - Author
Robert Lee Jan-FaiSelf - Brother
Deborah BlumSelf - Professor of Journalism, MIT
Asha RangappaSelf

Credits

Written by
Brad Bernstein, Mark Anstendig

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
98
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Planète+ A&EFrance
  • HistoryUnited States
  • PLANÈTE+France
  • Blumhouse TelevisionUnited States
  • The Content GroupUnited States
  • Entertainment One TelevisionCanada

Themes

documentarymysterious disappearancemysterious eventsmysterious landsobservational documentary