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Season 5 – History's Greatest Mysteries

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Using new evidence to look at some of the most historically important mysteries of recent times.

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History's Greatest Mysteries — Season 5

History's Greatest Mysteries — Season 5

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Laurence Fishburne

Host

Anthony Pinn

Self

Cheryl H. White

Self

David Childress

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Susan Redford

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Ramy Romany

Self

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 29, 2024 Montezuma's Lost Treasure 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 5, 2024 The Garden of Eden 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. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 12, 2024 The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 19, 2024 The Shroud of Turin 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. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 4, 2024 Captain Kidd's Treasure In 1698, Capt. 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; a look at what happened to the lost booty and where it is now. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 11, 2024 Escape from Alcatraz 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 18, 2024 The Battle of Los Angeles 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 25, 2024 The Mystery of Machu Picchu With 500-year-old secrets hidden in skeletons and stone, Machu Picchu remains one of the most puzzling archaeological sites on earth; it ranks among the ancient world's most enduring riddles, pertaining to its creators and reason for its creation. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 3, 2024 Who Killed King Tut? The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers, Egypt's King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. Scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the identity of King Tut's killer. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 10, 2024 The Hindenburg Disaster For decades experts believe they know what caused the Hindenburg disaster: that leaking hydrogen--causing the airship to burst into flames; but there may be more to this story. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 17, 2024 The Search for Alexander the Great 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? Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 24, 2024 The Sinking of the Titanic 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; a look into new evidence that might reveal more about how and why the Titanic sank. Details Episode 13 Aired Jul 1, 2024 The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine The search for the most famous gold mine in the Old West has led many to perish in the pursuit of its elusive riches. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 8, 2024 The Assassination of RFK 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. Details Episode 15 Aired Jun 19, 2024 Salem Witch Trials 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. Details
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History's Greatest Mysteries — Season 5

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Jonathan Davenport
Network
History
Rating
TV-PG (V)
Genre
History, Documentary, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 29, 2024