History's Greatest Mysteries

2020
3.5
10 reviews
TV-14
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Season 4 episodes (25)

1 The Loch Ness Monster
1/30/23
Despite centuries of sightings and searches, one of the most infamous deep-sea monsters remains unidentified. As evidence continues to mount, the mystery endures: does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? And if so, what could it be?
2 Who is the Zodiac Killer?
2/6/23
In 1969, one of history's most elusive serial killers terrorizes Northern California. He taunts investigators with cryptic ciphers and clues, leaving police and the public questioning his identity for over 50 years.
3 The Assassination of JFK
2/13/23
On Nov 22, 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated, shaking the nation to its core. While an initial suspect is captured, many believe there's more to the story.
4 The Lost Colony of Roanoke
2/20/23
In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues.
5 The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon
2/27/23
In 1997, thousands of people across Phoenix witness a series of strange lights unlike anything they've ever seen. Could this be one of the largest-scale UFO sightings in history, or is there another explanation for this mysterious phenomenon?
6 The Ark of the Covenant
3/6/23
One of the holiest and most powerful relics from the Bible has been missing for over 2,000 years. While some believe the Ark of the Covenant was destroyed, many people think it's still out there.
7 The "Missingest" Man in America
3/13/23
In 1930, a New York Supreme Court justice with close ties to Tammany Hall, and future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, steps out of a steakhouse and disappears. But could a deathbed confession finally tell us what happened to Judge Joseph Crater?
8 Blackbeard's Lost Treasure
3/20/23
One of history's most notorious pirates, Blackbeard, is said to have had a treasure worth millions of dollars. After centuries of searching, the legendary hoard remains missing.
9 Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism
3/27/23
An ancient mechanical device found on a 2,000-year-old shipwreck has become known as the world's first computer. The machine is centuries more advanced than historians thought possible, but its origin and true purpose are shrouded in secrecy.
10 The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt
4/17/23
Awe-inspiring and mysterious, the pyramids of Egypt are among the most significant wonders of the ancient world. But no one fully understands how they were built, or why.
11 The Hunt for Stolen Nazi Treasure
4/24/23
During World War Two, the Nazis stole vast amounts of art, gold, silver and currency, and stashed it across Europe. While some of the plunder has been recovered, much more is still missing nearly 80 years later.
12 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle
5/1/23
For centuries, this 500,000 square mile area of the Atlantic has been the most notorious stretch of ocean on Earth. It's a place where ships, planes, and unsuspecting travelers have been lost, without a trace.
13 The Search for Noah's Ark
5/8/23
It's one of the most famous stories from the Bible: God sends a flood to wipe out nearly every living thing on Earth, except for Noah, his family and the animals he saves in his fabled ark. Can scientific evidence prove if there really was a great flood?
14 Who is D.B. Cooper?
5/15/23
It's the only unsolved air piracy case in history. In 1971, a man hijacks a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, demanding 4 parachutes and $200,000. Can new evidence finally reveal the identity of the anonymous hijacker known as D.B. Cooper?
15 The Legend of Bigfoot
5/22/23
Thousands of people swear they've encountered this legendary North American creature, but Bigfoot has never been officially identified. As evidence continues to mount, and photos are scrutinized, the mystery endures: does Bigfoot really exist?
16 Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge
5/29/23
It's one of the most famous prehistoric monuments on Earth. A mysterious arrangement of stones that have adorned the English countryside for millennia. But to this day, nobody knows how the landmark was built or why.
17 The Search for El Dorado
6/5/23
It is a legendary ancient city, said to be overflowing with gold. For centuries, explorers put their lives on the line searching for it. As the endless quest to uncover this infamous city continues, will anyone ever find it?
18 The Mysterious Havana Syndrome
6/13/23
In 2016 a mysterious illness strikes dozens of government officials in Cuba. Over the next few years, hundreds more are afflicted. What is the true cause of the strange phenomenon known as "Havana Syndrome?"
19 Unlocking the Secrets of the Nazca Lines
6/26/23
They've been called the world's greatest archaeological enigma. 2,000-year-old geoglyphs made in the Peruvian desert that span over 50 miles. What is the true purpose of the incredible Nazca Lines?
20 The Hunt for Cleopatra's Missing Tomb
7/10/23
She was the last pharaoh of Egypt and one of the most famous queens of all time, but her death in 31 B.C. has been shrouded in mystery. Cleopatra's body and final resting place have been lost without a trace for over 2,000 years.
21 TWA Flight 800
7/17/23
In July 1996, one of the worst aviation disasters in American history leaves 230 people dead and countless questions unanswered. It's a tragedy that changes the aviation industry forever, but what caused the explosion of TWA Flight 800?
22 The Hunt for Hitler
7/24/23
The history books say Adolf Hitler committed suicide in the final days of World War II, but not everyone believes there's sufficient proof.
23 The Lost Gold of WWII
7/31/23
During World War II, Japan plunders a fortune worth hundreds of billions of dollars from occupied countries, but to this day its whereabouts are unknown.
24 The Black Dahlia
8/7/23
It's one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the gruesome murder of a young beauty, unsolved for decades.
25 Gardner Museum Robbery
8/14/23
In a perfectly planned robbery, thieves steal half a billion dollars in masterpieces from the Gardner Museum in Boston. Who orchestrated the biggest art heist in history--and why?

About this show

History's Greatest Mysteries is a series of investigative specials that take the world's most well-known mysteries, and challenges everything we know about them. Narrated and hosted by Laurence Fishburne.

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3.5
10 reviews
Pete Small
March 28, 2022
A very disappointing, half hearted and unfortunate waste of time. The protracted runtime culminates with no actual footage of the wreck. Just a computer rendering. They should have just told the story of the ill fated expedition and the extraordinary will to survive of all involved.
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deborah elliott
September 14, 2021
I would not trust the History Channel for anything except canned, conservative, Pentagon-approved pablum. They are Pentagon lapdogs. The Gaia network has better information.
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Jay Gramling
October 2, 2021
Very Good! With a very good host! Some episodes are a little dry but overall it's a very good show. The 2 hour run time is perfect. It gives the opportunity to provide more information then what would be available in a 1 hour format.
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