History's Greatest Mysteries: Season 7

Laurence Fishburne

Host

Martin K.A. Morgan

Self

Robert R. Cargill

Actor

Caroline Cory

Actor

Michael Dennin

Actor

Laurence Fishburne

Executive Producer

Episode 1

Aired Jan 26, 2026

Area 51

Hidden in the Nevada desert, a top-secret military base remains one of the most heavily restricted sites in the United States; since the 1950s, speculation has swirled about its true purpose-ranging from hiding experimental aircraft and even alien technology; Area 51 keeps its mysteries so closely guarded that not even the president is fully briefed; what is the government really hiding there?

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Episode 2

Aired Feb 2, 2026

The Hunt for Adolf Eichmann: Case Closed

At the end of World War II, many Nazi officials are captured and tried for their crimes; but one of the architects of the Holocaust, Adolf Eichmann, slips through the cracks, repeatedly eluding Nazi hunters from around the globe.

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Episode 3

Aired Feb 9, 2026

The Legend of the Werewolf

It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares-at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day; do real facts lie behind the enduring stories of werewolves?

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Episode 4

Aired Feb 23, 2026

The Theft of the Mona Lisa: Case Closed

The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt; a master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft; who stole the legendary Mona Lisa?

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Episode 5

Aired Mar 2, 2026

The Hunt for the Kraken

It's one of the most legendary monsters said to be lurking in the vast open seas. With stories going back hundreds of years, this elusive creature has terrorized sailors and baffled scientists. Is this predator the stuff of legend… or could the Kraken be real?

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Episode 6

Aired Mar 9, 2026

The Murder of Sam Giancana

The notorious mafia kingpin Sam Giancana is shot execution style in his own home. The larger-than-life mobster had many enemies, from inside the mafia to the CIA. Was his death a crime of passion? The result of unpaid debts? Or part of an alleged government cover-up for a presidential assassination? Why was Sam Giancana killed, and who ordered the hit?

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Episode 7

Aired Mar 16, 2026

The Unabomber: Case Closed

A twisted mastermind uses homemade bombs to terrorize the nation. Despite one of the most extensive manhunts in U.S. history, he still manages to stay one step ahead of law enforcement for nearly two decades. How did investigators finally catch "The Unabomber," and bring one of America's most elusive criminals to justice?

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Episode 8

Aired Mar 23, 2026

Who Is the Boston Strangler

A series of shocking murders shake the city of Boston to its core. Each victim, 13 women in all, bore the signature of this serial killer: a bow wrapped around their neck. With the Boston police department facing enormous pressure to bring this predator-or predators-to justice, all eyes are on Boston. Sixty years later, the question remains: who was the Boston Strangler?

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Episode 9

Aired Apr 6, 2026

The Plot to Kill Lincoln

A shot rings out from the balcony of the Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., and America's 16th president—Abraham Lincoln—has been killed. It has been long thought that this was the work of one man… but some believe the assassination was part of a larger plot months in the making. Who was behind the plan to assassinate President Lincoln?

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Episode 10

Aired Apr 13, 2026

The Hunt for El Chapo: Case Closed

El Chapo is an untouchable drug lord who sat atop a criminal empire and became the most wanted man in the world; for fifteen years, the U.S. and Mexico tries to hunt down El Chapo, but he is always a few steps ahead; how did investigators finally bring El Chapo to justice?

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Episode 11

Aired Apr 20, 2026

What Killed Bruce Lee?

Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don't believe the coroner's assessment. So, what-or who-killed Bruce Lee?

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Episode 12

Aired Apr 27, 2026

The Hunt for Viking Treasure

Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?

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Episode 13

Aired May 4, 2026

The Lufthansa Heist

On December 11, 1978, a gang of thieves lifted around $5 million in cash and $800,000 in jewelry from a luxury airline hangar at New York's JFK Airport, marking the largest heist in U.S. history at that time. The authorities interview employees and find a connection to local mafia bosses… but every time they close in on a potential suspect, that suspect ends up dead. Almost 50 years later, they still haven't found all the culprits-or the goods. So, who orchestrated the Lufthansa heist?

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Episode 14

Aired May 11, 2026

Foo Fighters

During World War II, a phenomenon terrorizes American airmen in the night skies over Europe; the pilots call these fireballs foo fighters, and swear they move at over 200 mph and defy the laws of physics; but what are they?; what's the hidden truth behind the foo fighters of World War II?

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Episode 15

Aired May 18, 2026

The Search for Rommel's Gold

General Erwin Rommel tears through North Africa; he steals gold and valuables in the name of the Führer; but when the allies surrender, that wealth is nowhere to be found.

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Episode 16

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The Shot Heard Round the World