The Oak Island Curse
Season 2, Episode 1 TV-PG
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Could a cache of fantastic riches have been buried centuries ago on a tiny island in the North Atlantic' And if such a treasure exists, who buried it' For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have been coming to Oak Island in search of a treasure that has so far eluded them all, and has even cost six men their lives.
Dark Prophecies
Season 2, Episode 2 TV-PG
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Modern prophets. Catastrophic premonitions. Dreams of future crimes. Can people really predict the future' And if so, can we harness this knowledge to avoid the deadly events waiting in the days to come' Or is the future an unknowable mystery unfolding all the time'
Lost Civilizations
Season 2, Episode 3 TV-PG
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Abandoned cities. Ancient cultures nearly erased by time. And colossal empires that simply vanished without a trace. How does a civilization become "lost"' What could cause once-thriving groups of people to just abandon their great cities, never to return' Can modern scientific knowledge help answer the unsolved questions surrounding these lost civilizations, or is there something more mysterious at work'
Deadly Cults
Season 2, Episode 4 TV-PG
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Deadly dances. Masters of manipulation. Mass suicides. Murder. Many of the world's deadliest cults ventured down dark, dangerous rabbit-holes of twisted ideologies, persuading their members to kill--sometimes other people, sometimes themselves. Is there any sense to these sinister groups' Or will the unreckoned forces behind such Deadly Cults remain...UnXplained?
Extreme Weather Mysteries
Season 2, Episode 5 TV-PG
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A house that narrowly dodges the path of a tornado. Rain that falls from the sky like blood. And lightning that follows you...into your home. Our world is full of strange and mysterious weather phenomenon that we still have no explanation for. Is it a result of just simple scientific anomalies, or could there be a stranger, more spiritual force at work?
Mysterious Stones
Season 2, Episode 6 TV-PG
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A miraculous meteorite falling from the heavens. A priceless gemstone with a deadly curse. And a chunk of sandstone considered so sacred that wars have been fought to protect it. Throughout history, many have insisted that simple stones can do everything from choosing a king to causing death. So, what is it about rocks and stones that inspires some people to worship them?
Vampires and Werewolves
Season 2, Episode 7 TV-14
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Dracula. Lycaon of Arcadia. The Beast of G vaudan. These are the names of grotesque monsters who have reared their terrifying heads throughout history. Unearthly creatures that, according to legend, thrived on human blood - and feasted on flesh. Vampires and Werewolves are human monsters, creatures of the night. But, could they actually be... real?
Amazing Animal Abilities
Season 2, Episode 8 TV-PG
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A dog that can detect cancer faster than doctors using sophisticated equipment. A horse that can read your mind. And birds that can sense disaster days before it happens. What gives animals these extraordinary powers? We like to think of ourselves as the peak of evolution--but what if we're wrong?
The Greatest Escapes
Season 2, Episode 9 TV-14
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Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful? And what about the mysterious guidance one man received that allowed him to escape the South Tower of the World Trade Center on 9/11? Are there strange forces these escapees draw upon to beat the odds, where so many others fail? Or, like a great magic trick, will the secrets of how they cheated captivity remain UnXplained?
Superhuman Senses
Season 2, Episode 10 TV-PG
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Our five senses--sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch--construct the reality of the world around us, like a blank canvas continuously painted and repainted over every day. For each person, this portrait of reality is slightly different, but we more or less agree that the sky is blue, lemons are sour, and horns are loud. But what about when one or more of your senses is heightened, changed, or even taken away all together? Do people with these radically-altered senses show us that each of us has limitless sensory potential, waiting to be unlocked? And is it possible that we have a mysterious "6th sense," one that is currently UnXplained?
Mysterious Curses
Season 2, Episode 11 TV-14
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Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves. Unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen. Paintings and precious stones, which bring death and destruction to their keepers. But can these mysterious curses really have the power to bring us harm? And if so, is it possible to understand their power, or will it remain UnXplained?
The Truth About UFOs
Season 2, Episode 12 TV-PG
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For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly Unidentified Flying Objects--or "UFOs"--really are. Theories have been put forth that attribute them to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more. But by far, the most controversial theory is that these objects are, in fact, spacecraft that have been piloted to Earth by extraterrestrial beings. It's a seemingly outlandish notion, but could it be true? And if so, how much does the government know about these spacecraft--and the aliens who are visiting our planet?
The Underground World
Season 2, Episode 13 TV-PG
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Despite all of our modern technology and sophistication, there is much that we still don't know about what lies beneath our feet, deep underground. What is at the center of the Earth? Is there really a solid core of heavy metals, or could it be a hollow environment, as many researchers claim? And just how much of mankind's history took place underground? Recent discoveries of ancient underground structures such as the city of Derinkuyu and the Malta Hypogeum suggest that there may be more structures down there, waiting to be re-discovered. If much of our past was subterranean, could our future be as well?
The Great Impostors
Season 2, Episode 14 TV-PG
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Stories of great impostors are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, or to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason? At one time or another, we've all fantasized about trying on a new identity, but in the case of great impostors--like Ferdinand Demara, "Clark Rockefeller" a.k.a Christian Gerhartsreiter, and Anna Anderson--their fantasies, in a sense, became reality. When does the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred? Is it possible that by pretending to be someone else, a person can actually become that person, at least in their mind?
Mysteries of the Bible
Season 2, Episode 15 TV-PG
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Many believe it to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade. But whether actually divine, or merely divinely inspired, the Bible is inarguably the most important historical text ever written. What is it about the Bible that continues to fascinate and compel us? Could its true nature have been lost or misinterpreted--or as some suspect, deliberately concealed--over time?
Mysterious Mummies
Season 2, Episode 16 TV-PG
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From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning?
Secrets of America's Monuments
Season 2, Episode 17 TV-PG
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Many see them as massive testaments to America's progress. Some view them as immutable symbols of the human spirit. Others perceive them as sacred shrines dedicated to the ideals of liberty and freedom. But no matter what they represent--America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us decades--and sometimes centuries--after their creation? And perhaps more importantly, what closely guarded secrets may their implacable facades be hiding?
The Search for Atlantis
Season 2, Episode 18 TV-PG
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According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. But was Plato's story merely a myth? Or did Atlantis really exist? For centuries, archaeologists have tried to uncover evidence to prove that this legend is true. Will Atlantis finally be re-discovered, perhaps by employing modern technology? Or will this lost civilization remain...UnXplained?
Extraordinary Engineering
Season 2, Episode 19 TV-PG
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For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work. What makes us want to create magnificent buildings that are bigger and grander than ourselves--and last for centuries? Whether it's Stonehenge, the Notre Dame Cathedral, or the world's tallest skyscrapers--extraordinary works of engineering are evidence of a strong instinct within us that we don't fully understand. Are we trying to prove something? Or perhaps show our power over nature? Or could there be another reason that is, for now...UnXplained?
The Power of Gold
Season 2, Episode 20 TV-PG
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Gold. It's one of the most valuable precious metals on the planet, has been coveted by societies for centuries, and can be found inside countless modern electronics. Mankind's quest for gold harkens back thousands of years, but what is the special power that gold wields over our collective consciousness? Is it merely because it's rare and valuable, or could it be something more than that?
The Truth About Bigfoot
Season 2, Episode 21 TV-PG
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For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. While science has yet to prove the existence of this mythical man-beast, countless researchers and experiencers around the world are convinced that there is a giant, ape-like animal hiding in remote parts of the world. They point to the discovery of large, inexplicable footprints as evidence of the so-called "Bigfoot" that they hope to prove is real. But does Bigfoot actually exist?
Bizarre Vanishings
Season 2, Episode 22 TV-PG
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Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Despite all of our modern technology, there are aspects of some vanishings that are bizarre and simply can't be explained. In the case of Malaysia Flight MH370, we may never know what caused the plane to go thousands of miles off course. Other cases are even more baffling, such as the strange incidents that have taken place in the Bermuda Triangle. While skeptics point out that they may be simple cases of bad luck, or bad weather, some researchers suggest that unknown forces may be involved. Can these bizarre vanishings be chalked up to tragic accidents? Or could they be the result of something more...UnXplained?
Serial Killers
Season 2, Episode 23 TV-PG
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The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security. These sadistic psychopaths rarely show any remorse or empathy for the lives they've destroyed. How could human beings be capable of these horrific atrocities? And what causes such a murderous defect in the human psyche?
The Mystery of Plagues
Season 2, Episode 24 TV-PG
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On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat them.
Mysteries of the Moon
Season 2, Episode 25 TV-PG
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For centuries, humanity has looked up at the Moon with a sense of wonder. But is the Moon just a rock floating in space? Or could it hold profound secrets--and perhaps even possess incredible powers? That is what we will try and find out.
Outrageous Robberies
Season 2, Episode 26 TV-PG
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What motivates someone to steal? Is it just for the money, or could a criminal have other reasons for pulling off a particularly daring robbery?
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