History's Greatest Mysteries
Season 5
202415 episodes
Episode 1
Montezuma's Lost Treasure
Jan 29, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.
Episode 2
The Garden of Eden
Feb 5, 202442m
TMDB rating 5.5TMDB
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.
Episode 3
The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar
Feb 12, 202442m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
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.
Episode 4
The Shroud of Turin
Feb 19, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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.
Episode 5
Captain Kidd's Treasure
Mar 4, 202441m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
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?
Episode 6
Escape from Alcatraz
Mar 11, 202441m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
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?
Episode 7
The Battle of Los Angeles
Mar 18, 202442m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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
Episode 8
The Mystery of Machu Picchu
Mar 25, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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?
Episode 9
Who Killed King Tut?
Jun 3, 202441m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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?
Episode 10
The Hindenburg Disaster
Jun 10, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
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?
Episode 11
The Search for Alexander the Great
Jun 17, 202442m
TMDB rating 6.0TMDB
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?
Episode 12
The Sinking of the Titanic
Jun 24, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
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?
Episode 13
The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine
Jul 1, 202442m
TMDB rating 6.5TMDB
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?
Episode 14
The Assassination of RFK
Jul 8, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
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?
Episode 15
The Salem Witch Trials
Jul 15, 202442m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
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?