History's Greatest Mysteries

20203 series
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Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.

The Loch Ness Monster: Episode Image
Episode 1The Loch Ness Monster

Despite centuries of sightings, the most infamous deep-sea monster remains unidentified. Does the Loch Ness Monster exist and, if so, what could it be? (S4, ep 1)

Who Is the Zodiac Killer?: Episode Image
Episode 2Who Is the Zodiac Killer?

In 1969, an unidentified killer taunted investigators with cryptic ciphers. Explore six theories that could help solve this 50-year-old mystery. (S4, ep 2)

The Assassination of JFK: Episode Image
Episode 3The Assassination of JFK

In 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated. A suspect is captured but investigators and amateur sleuths still investigate alternative theories. (S4, ep 3)

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: Episode Image
Episode 4The Lost Colony of Roanoke

In 1587, settlers land on Roanoke Island to establish the first English colony in America, but vanish without a trace and leave only cryptic clues. (S4, ep 4)

The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon: Episode Image
Episode 5The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon

Delve into the popular theories behind the Phoenix Lights phenomena, a series of widely sighted UFOs observed in Arizona and Nevada back in 1997. (S4, ep 5)

The Ark of the Covenant: Episode Image
Episode 6The Ark of the Covenant

Investigate the theories behind where the Ark of the Covenant - an artefact thought to be the most sacred relic of the Israelites - may be hidden. (S4, ep 6)

The "Missingest" Man in America: Episode Image
Episode 7The "Missingest" Man in America

The 'Missingest' Man in America: Explore the theories behind the disappearance of former New York Supreme Court judge Joseph Force Crater in 1930, a case which remains unsolved. (S4, ep 7)

Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism: Episode Image
Episode 8Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism

The discovery of an ancient device leads historians to theorise about the origins of the Antikythera mechanism. (S4, ep 8)

Blackbeard's Lost Treasure: Episode Image
Episode 9Blackbeard's Lost Treasure

After centuries of searching, Blackbeard's epic hoard remains missing. As new evidence emerges, the mystery endures - what became of the treasure? (S4, ep 9)

The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt: Episode Image
Episode 10The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt

Delve into the theories that could help explain why and how the ancient Egyptians came to build the pyramids. (S4, ep 10)

The Deadly Bermuda Triangle: Episode Image
Episode 11The Deadly Bermuda Triangle

Explore some of the many theories that could help explain why so many ships, planes and people go missing in the Bermuda Triangle. (S4, ep 11)

The Hunt for Stolen Nazi Treasure: Episode Image
Episode 12The Hunt for Stolen Nazi Treasure

Delve into the top theories of where the Nazis hid their wealth, much of which was stolen during World War II. (S4, ep 12)

The Search for Noah's Ark: Episode Image
Episode 13The Search for Noah's Ark

Explore the most notable theories into the possible whereabouts of Noah's Ark, based on ancient accounts. (S4, ep 13)

Who Is D.B. Cooper?: Episode Image
Episode 14Who Is D.B. Cooper?

Delve into the top theories surrounding the case of Dan Cooper, who hijacked a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, before disappearing without a trace. (S4, ep 14)

The Legend of Bigfoot: Episode Image
Episode 16The Legend of Bigfoot

There have been thousands of alleged sightings of Bigfoot across the US, but despite growing evidence, the creature has never been officially identified. (S4, ep 16)

Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge: Episode Image
Episode 16Unlocking the Secrets of Stonehenge

The mysterious arrangement of stones found in the English countryside remains a mystery as to how - or why - the landmark was built. (S4, ep 15)

The Search for El Dorado: Episode Image
Episode 17The Search for El Dorado

For centuries, explorers put their lives on the line searching for the legendary ancient city of El Dorado, but will anyone ever find it? (S4, ep 17)

The Mysterious Havana Syndrome: Episode Image
Episode 18The Mysterious Havana Syndrome

Explore the top theories behind what caused the unexplained illnesses in US diplomats in 2017, later known as 'The Havana Syndrome'. (S4, ep 18)

Unlocking the Secrets of the Nazca Lines: Episode Image
Episode 19Unlocking the Secrets of the Nazca Lines

Explore the top theories behind why the ancient Peruvians built the Nazca Lines. (S4, ep 19)

The Hunt for Cleopatra's Missing Tomb: Episode Image
Episode 20The Hunt for Cleopatra's Missing Tomb

Look into the top theories behind where the tomb of Cleopatra may be located. (S4, ep 20)

TWA Flight 800: Episode Image
Episode 21TWA Flight 800

In 1996, one of the worst disasters in American history left 230 people dead and questions unanswered in a tragedy that changed the aviation industry forever. (S4, ep 21)

The Hunt for Hitler: Episode Image
Episode 22The Hunt for Hitler

The history books say Adolf Hitler committed suicide in the final days of World War II, but did the Nazi leader die in Berlin or was he able to escape? (S4, ep 22)

The Lost Gold of WWII: Episode Image
Episode 23The Lost Gold of WWII

Explore the top theories behind what happened to the treasure looted by the Japanese during World War II. (S4, ep 23)

The Black Dahlia: Episode Image
Episode 24The Black Dahlia

The gruesome murder of a young beauty goes unsolved for decades. There's a long list of suspects, each more mysterious than the last. (S4, ep 24)

Gardner Museum Robbery: Episode Image
Episode 25Gardner Museum Robbery

In 1990, thieves stole half a billion dollars in masterpieces from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Who orchestrated the infamous heist and why? (S4, ep 25)

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