History's Greatest Mysteries

Magician and Houdini expert Bill Kalush secures access to Houdini's diary, previously kept from the public. Experts unveil the diary, using information gleaned from these personal accounts to form new insights into Houdini's life.

A look into the mysterious death of the iconic martial artist in Hong Kong, 1973.

Investigates D. B. Cooper, an unidentified man who hijacked a Boeing 727 aircraft in United States airspace between Portland and Seattle on the afternoon of November 24, 1971.

His most famous role was assassinating Abraham Lincoln, but was John Wilkes Booth also an escape artist who managed to escape justice?

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.

One of World War II's greatest mysteries: a 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.

A powerful union activist disappears from a Detroit suburb. 45 years later, he is still a missing person cases. The mystery of Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance seems like a Hollywood movie plot.

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.

Laurence Fishburne hosts four theories concerning the origins and history of the so-called Holy Grail.

Histories Greatest Mysteries looks into the theories regarding the possible identity of Jack the Ripper.

Explore the extreme depths of the Bermuda Triangle, where five American torpedo bombers and a search plane vanished without a trace in 1945.

Roswell: The First Witness - The Journal. This multi-part investigation examines the controversial Roswell UFO crash of July 1947. In this first part, cryptic portions of a journal kept by wreckage investigator, US Army Major Jesse Marcel, is evaluated for its authenticity.

This multi-part investigation examines the controversial Roswell UFO crash of July 1947. In this second part, investigators attempt to determine the content of a memo held by Gen Roger Ramey in the controversial "this is a weather balloon" newspaper photo. Also, investigators engage cryptologists to further evaluate the mysterious journal kept by US Army Maj Marcel.

The multi-part investigation of the controversial Roswell UFO crash of July 1947 concludes. In this final part, investigator Ben Smith determines that the mysterious journal was very likely written by Major Saunders, second in command at the Roswell base, though its writing is still encoded. Ben reveals his findings to Major Marcel's family.

Scientists investigate Loch Ness Monster sightings, analyze historical evidence, and explore theories about the creature's possible identity through modern research and technology.

After a series of dark events, an unassuming family home on Long Island becomes the most notorious house in America.

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

On November 22, 1963 President JFK is assassinated. An initial suspect is captured, but many believe there is more to the story. Investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers. Presented here are the top theories.

History's Greatest Mysteries delves into the popular theories behind where the ark of the covenant may be held or hidden.

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

Explore the theories behind the disappearance of former New York Supreme Court judge Joseph Force Crater in 1930, a case which remains unsolved.

History's Greatest Mysteries delves into the top theories behind why the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.

History's greatest mysteries explores the top theories behind how and why Stonehenge was built.

History's greatest mysteries delves into the top theories behind the legend of Bigfoot.

History's greatest mysteries delves into the top theories behind the location of El Dorado and the tales of those who have searched for it.