History's Greatest Mysteries

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Synopsis

History’s Greatest Mysteries, hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne will investigate a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.


Cast

David Phyfer
David Phyfer

Episodes

History's Greatest Mysteries: Season 1

The Final Hunt For D.B. Cooper
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The Final Hunt For D.B. Cooper

2020-11-14

will investigate a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.

Titanic's Lost Evidence
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Titanic's Lost Evidence

2020-11-21

A dust-covered box hidden in a British manor house for 108 years contains the personal notes of Lord Mersey, the respected British jurist and politician charged with investigating the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

Endurance: The Hunt for Shackleton's Ice Ship
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Endurance: The Hunt for Shackleton's Ice Ship

2020-11-28

In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to Antarctica but soon after arrival, Shackleton's ship--The Endurance--was destroyed by shifting glaciers, and he was tasked with leading his 27 men across the tundra, on an epic struggle for survival. Shackleton's battle against the odds and his unfailing commitment to bring all his men out alive turned him into a legend. The ship's final resting ground remains one of the greatest polar mysteries. Led by maritime archeologist and shipwreck expert, Mensun Bound, follow a new ground-breaking expedition heading back into the frozen seas to hunt down Shackleton's lost ship.

The Escape of John Wilkes Booth
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The Escape of John Wilkes Booth

2020-12-05

He was the actor whose most famous role was assassinating a president. But was John Wilkes Booth also an escape artist? Did Booth evade justice and live for decades after killing Abraham Lincoln? For the first time, Booth family members share family lore, and what they believe is evidence of the assassin's escape, passed down through generations.

Roswell: The First Witness - The Journal
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Roswell: The First Witness - The Journal

2020-12-12

A cryptic journal sparks an unprecedented investigation into whether a UFO crashed at Roswell, NM in 1947. Major Jesse Marcel, the first government official on the scene, believed to his dying day that an extraterrestrial spaceship plummeted to earth and the U.S. government covered it up. Now, the Marcel family has come forward with a journal found among Marcel's possessions. The journal may contain coded-clues to the truth behind Roswell. Former CIA operative Ben Smith embarks on a new investigation that includes a cryptographic analysis of the journal, a high tech geological study of the crash site, and interviews with witnesses who have never spoken publicly. What really crashed in Roswell? The US government claimed it was a weather balloon and then changed its story. Others spoke of alien bodies, and extreme government intimidation.

Roswell: The First Witness – The Memo
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Roswell: The First Witness – The Memo

2020-12-19

A former CIA operative's investigation into the Roswell crash arrives at a critical moment when the mysterious journal found among the possessions of Major Jesse Marcel undergoes a crucial test. As a US Army intelligence officer, Marcel was the first government official at the crash site. Investigator Ben Smith is taken to a secret location believed to be the real resting place of the airborne object, as a local archeologist finds evidence that a military cleanup may have taken place. A leading code-breaker continues his attempt to decipher the journal which may be written in a home-brewed code and contain hidden information about what happened at Roswell. And witnesses describe a series of bizarre events surrounding the now legendary crash, while an incredible new technology attempts to read words on a 70 year old photograph that may hold clues to the mystery: Did an extraterrestrial spaceship crash at Roswell?

Roswell: The First Witness – The Writer
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Roswell: The First Witness – The Writer

2020-12-26

Investigator Ben Smith travels to Jesse Marcel's hometown on Louisiana's Gulf Coast to speak with family members who reveal information that supports Marcel's story of a government coverup. Smith speaks with Leslie Kean, the investigative journalist who broke The New York Times story about a clandestine U.S. government program to investigate UFOs. Smith also digs deeper into the mystery of the journal as he studies writing samples to determine if the journal might have been written by one of Marcel's fellow officers who later claimed he was ordered to oversee the military's coverup. Back in Marcel's hometown, Smith meets with a man who swears Marcel confided in him about alien bodies-- something Marcel had never mentioned to the press or family. As the results come back from soil, metal and forensic handwriting analysis, Smith shares his findings with the Marcel grandchildren.

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2021-01-02

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History's Greatest Mysteries: Season 2

Expedition Bermuda Triangle
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Expedition Bermuda Triangle

2021-09-07

On December 5, 1945, five American WW2 torpedo bombers took off from Florida with all men and planes disappearing without a trace. Hours later, the search plane dispatched to find them, also vanished, believed to be lost to the infamous Bermuda Triangle. The number of men tragically lost that day totaled 27 and 75 years later, it remains an unsolved mystery. No ship in history has searched the extreme depths of the Bermuda Triangle, thought to have claimed over 1,000 ships and planes, until now. The late Paul Allen's ship, R/V Petrel, the most advanced search vessel of its kind, will deploy a wide array of cutting edge technology including deep-diving submersibles to investigate three miles down, in an effort, to find the lost squadron and solve the mystery that began the legend of the Bermuda Triangle.

Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats
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Hunting Hitler’s U-Boats

2021-09-14

An investigation into the unshakable claims of Roger Miklos, one of America's most eccentric, controversial, and accomplished treasure hunters. Decades before his death in 2018, Roger believed he discovered a modified Nazi U-boat loaded with a fortune in artwork, antiquities, and gold off the coast of Turks and Caicos. Before he passed, Roger gave an exclusive interview that revealed clues about the possible position of the U-boat and left behind a trove of documents, maps, and photographs. Now, armed with this evidence, celebrated diver Mike Fletcher and his team will take to the high seas in search of the special U-boat.

The Death of Bruce Lee
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The Death of Bruce Lee

2021-09-21

On 20th July 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong. Bruce's brother, Robert Lee, was never satisfied with the official cause of death--a fatal reaction to aspirin. Now in the twilight of his life, Robert Lee has enlisted former Hong Kong police detective Philip Chan to comb through previously unseen documents, interview experts and talk to people close to the legendary superstar, in an attempt to revisit what or who killed the Bruce Lee. From legendary rooftop fights to feuds with alleged Triad members and producers, Chan's journey uncovers the surprising life of a complex superstar.

Houdini’s Lost Diaries
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Houdini’s Lost Diaries

2021-09-28

Harry Houdini left behind a diary that had been kept from the public, held under lock and key by a wealthy New York City Family. Now, magician and Houdini expert Bill Kalush has finally secured access to these pages. A team of experts will begin to unveil the diary, using new information gleaned from these personal accounts to form new insights into this enigmatic man's life. But Houdini's humble rise to fame eventually turns into a dark web of mysteries shrouding the truth behind this legend's end. From vindictive competitors to a man driven to failure by his own ambitions, the cause of Houdini's sudden death has remained unsolved, until now.

History's Greatest Mysteries: Season 3

The Amber Room
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The Amber Room

2022-02-22

One of World War II's greatest unsolved mysteries: an incomparable work of art worth half a billion dollars, lost without a trace. Perhaps the single most valuable object the Nazis ever stole, the quest for this treasure has lasted over 75 years. Where is the famed Amber Room? And will a brand-new search finally reveal its true location?

The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa
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The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

2022-02-28

A powerful union activist disappears from a Detroit suburb; 45 years later, it remains one of the most notorious missing person cases of all time; the mystery of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance features more twists and turns than a Hollywood movie.

The Dyatlov Pass Incident
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The Dyatlov Pass Incident

2022-03-07

An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51."

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History's Greatest Mysteries: Season 4

The Loch Ness Monster
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The Loch Ness Monster

2023-01-30

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?

Who is the Zodiac Killer?
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Who is the Zodiac Killer?

2023-02-06

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. Can new evidence and technology finally crack his code? Who is the Zodiac Killer?

The Assassination of JFK
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The Assassination of JFK

2023-02-13

On November 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; investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke

2023-02-20

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. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon
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The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon

2023-02-27

In 1997, thousands of people in Phoenix witnessed strange lights; this could be an UFO sighting.

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