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Jeff Mudgett sets out to prove that his ancestor, American serial killer H.H. Holmes, and Jack The Ripper were the same man; Mudgett partners with ex-CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox to launch an investigation, using modern science and methodologies.

HOLY MARVELS WITH DENNIS QUAID is an exciting new series that digs deep into the remarkable stories behind awe-inspiring artifacts, their creation, the mysteries of their incredible powers, and the unforgettable adventures to find them.

This two-part, four-hour documentary delves into the world of a 15th-century art titan and unravels their journey while shedding light on their lasting impact on future generations.

During the second world war, the Nazis looted everything they could get their hands on, including an estimated 600 tons of gold, thousands of pieces of artwork, and millions of priceless artifacts. While some of these items have been found, much of it remains missing. Treasure hunter Darrell Miklos and his team of divers and researchers are setting out to find these lost U-Boats and answer questions decades in the making.

Hunting History with Steven Rinella dives into history's greatest and most perplexing wilderness mysteries. With his deep knowledge of the wild, survival expertise, and unyielding curiosity and grit, Steve is uniquely positioned to look at these mysteries through a totally new lens, examining how people's interactions with their environment may rewrite the narrative on some of our most iconic legends.By teaming up with wilderness experts, historians, archeologists, and enthusiasts, Steve will uncover stories of lost ships, vanished pioneers, ancient civilizations, unexplained phenomena, and more. With decades of experience honing an unparalleled mastery of wilderness skills, Steve takes the viewer on a journey to some of the most unforgiving landscapes in the country - from the snowbound peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the sun-scorched deserts of New Mexico, the remote wilds of Alaska, and the perilous waters of the Great Lakes. Ultimately, Steve connects history, nature, and human ingenuity in a thrilling quest to better understand our most enduring mysteries, our landscapes, and our relationship to wild places.

Ancient investigations turn tech as specialists harness an advanced digital forensics lab and use the latest scientific discoveries to solve the biggest mysteries of ancient history.

Aims to shatter myths around the Gunpowder Plot, one of the most infamous moments in British history and when, in 1605, a group of plotters organized by Catesby attempted to blow up King James I at the opening of Parliament.

Despite being one of the most studied civilizations, rich in history, culture, science and art, much of Ancient Egypt remains a great mystery. Many modern-day customs and technologies have their roots in Ancient Egypt, yet the details about their way of life remain a mystery. In a new Science Channel series, EGYPT'S UNEXPLAINED FILES, experts dive deep into the secrets of Ancient Egypt, and use cutting-edge archaeological technology to reveal the hidden truths that could potentially answer questions that have befuddled Egyptologists for generations.

Investigative journalist Christof Putzel uses recently declassified documents to chase down new leads and clues into some of history's most notorious cold cases.

Historian and Wende Museum founder Justin Jampol unlocks the secrets of the past through recently unearthed artifacts. Using state-of-the-art scientific testing and good old-fashioned detective work, Justin's investigations reveal new understandings about some of the most significant moments in history.

Experts follow investigations to uncover new details about the most epic and infamous wrecks from history.

Albert Lin seeks out the truth behind two great stories of the Bible. Could real events lie behind the parting of the Red Sea and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah? To solve these mysteries Albert will use satellites and space age technology to look beneath the earth's surface to reveal secrets that have been buried for thousands of years.

This show discovers fascinating new insights into the historical Jesus, utilizing the latest scientific techniques and archaeological research.

Lucy Worsley travels across Britain and Europe visiting the incredible locations where Royal history was made. In beautiful palaces and castles and on dramatic battlefields she investigates how Royal history is a mixture of facts, exaggeration, manipulation and mythology.

Suranne Jones investigates the most infamous witch trials in history.

When natural disasters reveal ancient mysteries.

Deep dives into iconic sites and phenomena across the planet. Mysterious places that hold a powerful grip over the collective imagination, where myths and secrets abound.

Dara Ó Briain will be joined by archaeologist Raksha Dave and Egyptologist Dr Chris Naunton to explore the most compelling questions surrounding pyramids - 'How were they built using massive chunks of stone, so heavy that even today a modern crane would struggle?' or 'What were the Egyptian pyramid's true function?'; 'If, as Egyptologists suggest, they're tombs, why has no-one ever discovered a Pharaoh in any of them?'

Using unpublished documents, expert reports, and survivor testimonies, we examine Josef Mengele's legacy and question whether he was a war criminal or solely a scapegoat for the horrors of Nazism.

Matty Blake joins Rick, Marty and the Oak Island team as they dive behind the scenes into the mystery and process of the 223-year-old treasure hunt as it unfolds each week.

Historian Dan Snow and ancient world specialist Jasmine Elmer and Dr Kate Lister investigate this remarkable time capsule to reveal the daily lives of real ancient Romans.

70 years after a body is found floating in a Sydney river, middle aged doctor Jack learns his father, a Holocaust survivor, is allegedly responsible for the unsolved murder of a Nazi and sets out on a quest to find the truth.

Everyone knows the Bible has Ten Commandments, but there are, in fact, more than 2000 additional rules and laws in its pages. These rules govern almost every sphere of human activity, from love and war to food and drink and from how to pray to what to wear. Yet they are also a portal to the ancient world, opening a window on civilizations that vanished thousands of years ago, whether Rome, Egypt or Mesopotamia. Each rule launches an investigation into a lost landscape of history, shining a light on the way peoples in distant times lived, loved, thought and fought.

Working alongside divers, wreck investigators and archaeologists, the series tells the stories of the final moments of ships and those on board as they meet disaster. Unpicking the evidence of the wreckage with state of the art CGI and the latest underwater technology and combining it with powerful personal testimony brings out the a human side of these tragedies as well as revealing the answers to the questions of what happened and why.

A story of spies and silent pacts, this fascinating docuseries, told in first person by witnesses and experts, exposes how the machinery of the state is keen to protect the former King of Spain, Juan Carlos I, and conceal his scandals.