Host Brad Meltzer and viewers are on the hunt for lost and stolen history, including an historic plaque commemorating Alex Haley's Roots. Plus: an original copy of the Bill of Rights, and a mysterious ring worn by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Experts believe that a crater in the Arizona desert and a giant nickel mine in Canada are the result of meteor strikes. Can these impacts help uncover Earth's geological history?
With Matthew stuck back at law school studying for an exam, Rob and John Owen trek up to Boise, Idaho, to visit the haunted Old State Penitentiary - a grim site, notorious for its history of executions by hanging.
Investigating the theory that an ice-free Antarctica may have been colonised by extraterrestrials in the remote past, before a global catastrophe plunged it into an ice age.
Many ancient civilisations foretold of the world's end, but could these be close to the truth? And how close is the end of days?
The Avro Lancaster is the legendary British heavy bomber that carved its place in history with Bomber Command during World War 2. That conflict saw over seven thousand of these iconic aircraft come off the production line.
Experts search for a death star suspected of causing every mass extinction in history. Find out why life on Earth may depend on its discovery.
Behind every empire there is a central metropolis, driving expansion and governing the great empires that called them home. From the grandeur of Rome to the incredible Chinese city Xi'an, which ancient metropolis will take the crown as most renowned?
Host Brad Meltzer and viewers are on the hunt for lost and stolen history, including an historic plaque commemorating Alex Haley's Roots. Plus: an original copy of the Bill of Rights, and a mysterious ring worn by Lee Harvey Oswald.
Experts believe that a crater in the Arizona desert and a giant nickel mine in Canada are the result of meteor strikes. Can these impacts help uncover Earth's geological history?
With Matthew stuck back at law school studying for an exam, Rob and John Owen trek up to Boise, Idaho, to visit the haunted Old State Penitentiary - a grim site, notorious for its history of executions by hanging.
Investigating the theory that an ice-free Antarctica may have been colonised by extraterrestrials in the remote past, before a global catastrophe plunged it into an ice age.
Many ancient civilisations foretold of the world's end, but could these be close to the truth? And how close is the end of days?
The Avro Lancaster is the legendary British heavy bomber that carved its place in history with Bomber Command during World War 2. That conflict saw over seven thousand of these iconic aircraft come off the production line.
Experts search for a death star suspected of causing every mass extinction in history. Find out why life on Earth may depend on its discovery.
The greatest monuments of the world show more than wealth - they show power. From the secrets of Stonehenge to the jaw dropping temple of Karnak, which of these archaeological sites will be crowned the most jaw-dropping monument of the ancient world?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost and stolen historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate.
Could a popular virtual smartphone game actually be part of a CIA surveillance conspiracy? Plus, a look at the terrifying future of weaponised micro-drones, and tracking down the original NSA whistleblower who inspired Edward Snowden.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen take their pursuit of Bigfoot to the Midwest, specifically the backwoods of Oklahoma where locals refer to the mythical creature by another name - the Wood Ape.
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal just what life on Earth looked like in the remote past, but how could various hominid species have developed separately around the globe? Is mankind the result of an extraterrestrial experiment?
From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Battleships powered by bulls! Ancient man was far more advanced than the history books suggest.
What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them back home? See what the astronauts would have to do to survive dust storms and space radiation, while gathering vital resources.
The greatest monuments of the world show more than wealth - they show power. From the secrets of Stonehenge to the jaw dropping temple of Karnak, which of these archaeological sites will be crowned the most jaw-dropping monument of the ancient world?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost and stolen historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate.
Could a popular virtual smartphone game actually be part of a CIA surveillance conspiracy? Plus, a look at the terrifying future of weaponised micro-drones, and tracking down the original NSA whistleblower who inspired Edward Snowden.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen take their pursuit of Bigfoot to the Midwest, specifically the backwoods of Oklahoma where locals refer to the mythical creature by another name - the Wood Ape.
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal just what life on Earth looked like in the remote past, but how could various hominid species have developed separately around the globe? Is mankind the result of an extraterrestrial experiment?
From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Battleships powered by bulls! Ancient man was far more advanced than the history books suggest.
What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them back home? See what the astronauts would have to do to survive dust storms and space radiation, while gathering vital resources.
The greatest monuments of the world show more than wealth - they show power. From the secrets of Stonehenge to the jaw dropping temple of Karnak, which of these archaeological sites will be crowned the most jaw-dropping monument of the ancient world?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost and stolen historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate.
Could a popular virtual smartphone game actually be part of a CIA surveillance conspiracy? Plus, a look at the terrifying future of weaponised micro-drones, and tracking down the original NSA whistleblower who inspired Edward Snowden.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen take their pursuit of Bigfoot to the Midwest, specifically the backwoods of Oklahoma where locals refer to the mythical creature by another name - the Wood Ape.
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal just what life on Earth looked like in the remote past, but how could various hominid species have developed separately around the globe? Is mankind the result of an extraterrestrial experiment?
From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Battleships powered by bulls! Ancient man was far more advanced than the history books suggest.
What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them back home? See what the astronauts would have to do to survive dust storms and space radiation, while gathering vital resources.
The greatest monuments of the world show more than wealth - they show power. From the secrets of Stonehenge to the jaw dropping temple of Karnak, which of these archaeological sites will be crowned the most jaw-dropping monument of the ancient world?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost and stolen historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate.
Could a popular virtual smartphone game actually be part of a CIA surveillance conspiracy? Plus, a look at the terrifying future of weaponised micro-drones, and tracking down the original NSA whistleblower who inspired Edward Snowden.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen take their pursuit of Bigfoot to the Midwest, specifically the backwoods of Oklahoma where locals refer to the mythical creature by another name - the Wood Ape.
Recent archaeological discoveries reveal just what life on Earth looked like in the remote past, but how could various hominid species have developed separately around the globe? Is mankind the result of an extraterrestrial experiment?
From the riddles of the Sphinx to mummification and the pyramids, Egypt has seen some of the highest-profile archaeological finds in history. But with so many contenders, which secret has had the biggest impact on our view of Ancient Egypt?
Battleships powered by bulls! Ancient man was far more advanced than the history books suggest.
What might happen if the first manned mission to Mars crashes hundreds of miles from the rocket that would take them back home? See what the astronauts would have to do to survive dust storms and space radiation, while gathering vital resources.
The great empires of the ancient world were created through war, and the most defining battles were fought through siege warfare. From the legendary battle of Troy to the fall of Rome, which siege will top our list for being the most devastating?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate. Including historic moon tapes that hold the clearest footage from the Apollo 11 moon landing.
A mysterious email leads to what could be a huge underwater UFO base off the California coast. An investigation of new activity at Area 51 takes a dangerous turn. Plus, could an alien satellite be orbiting the Earth right now?
After eight incredible weekends, Rob and the boys reflect on the adventure of a lifetime. From the paranormal to the extraterrestrial, this journey has been as much a father and son bonding experience as it has been an investigation into the unknown.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen travel up to the Redwood Forest and visit the Hoopa Indian Reservation - a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings - with legendary Bigfoot hunter, Matt Moneymaker.
Exploring the pervasive concept of the 'Cosmic Egg', in which the universe or some other primordial being comes into existence by the hatching of an egg. Similar ideas occur in the creation myths of many cultures.
Nazi loot. Roman coins. Viking artefacts. Spanish gold. These are just some of the priceless treasures that regularly pass through the hands of the worlds most prolific yet completely unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White and Carl Cookson.
Ross prepares to explore the wreck of a sunken steam-age ship, the Iona II. The ship went down with a mystery cargo on board. Determined to solve the mystery, Ross meets with a maritime historian who has uncovered the Iona IIs shocking purpose.
Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have wondered how the universe was created. Religion offers a spiritual answer, but the latest discoveries in physics show evidence that the laws of physics by themselves led to the universe in which we live.
The great empires of the ancient world were created through war, and the most defining battles were fought through siege warfare. From the legendary battle of Troy to the fall of Rome, which siege will top our list for being the most devastating?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate. Including historic moon tapes that hold the clearest footage from the Apollo 11 moon landing.
A mysterious email leads to what could be a huge underwater UFO base off the California coast. An investigation of new activity at Area 51 takes a dangerous turn. Plus, could an alien satellite be orbiting the Earth right now?
After eight incredible weekends, Rob and the boys reflect on the adventure of a lifetime. From the paranormal to the extraterrestrial, this journey has been as much a father and son bonding experience as it has been an investigation into the unknown.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen travel up to the Redwood Forest and visit the Hoopa Indian Reservation - a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings - with legendary Bigfoot hunter, Matt Moneymaker.
Exploring the pervasive concept of the 'Cosmic Egg', in which the universe or some other primordial being comes into existence by the hatching of an egg. Similar ideas occur in the creation myths of many cultures.
Nazi loot. Roman coins. Viking artefacts. Spanish gold. These are just some of the priceless treasures that regularly pass through the hands of the worlds most prolific yet completely unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White and Carl Cookson.
Ross prepares to explore the wreck of a sunken steam-age ship, the Iona II. The ship went down with a mystery cargo on board. Determined to solve the mystery, Ross meets with a maritime historian who has uncovered the Iona IIs shocking purpose.
Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have wondered how the universe was created. Religion offers a spiritual answer, but the latest discoveries in physics show evidence that the laws of physics by themselves led to the universe in which we live.
The great empires of the ancient world were created through war, and the most defining battles were fought through siege warfare. From the legendary battle of Troy to the fall of Rome, which siege will top our list for being the most devastating?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate. Including historic moon tapes that hold the clearest footage from the Apollo 11 moon landing.
A mysterious email leads to what could be a huge underwater UFO base off the California coast. An investigation of new activity at Area 51 takes a dangerous turn. Plus, could an alien satellite be orbiting the Earth right now?
After eight incredible weekends, Rob and the boys reflect on the adventure of a lifetime. From the paranormal to the extraterrestrial, this journey has been as much a father and son bonding experience as it has been an investigation into the unknown.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen travel up to the Redwood Forest and visit the Hoopa Indian Reservation - a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings - with legendary Bigfoot hunter, Matt Moneymaker.
Exploring the pervasive concept of the 'Cosmic Egg', in which the universe or some other primordial being comes into existence by the hatching of an egg. Similar ideas occur in the creation myths of many cultures.
Nazi loot. Roman coins. Viking artefacts. Spanish gold. These are just some of the priceless treasures that regularly pass through the hands of the worlds most prolific yet completely unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White and Carl Cookson.
Ross prepares to explore the wreck of a sunken steam-age ship, the Iona II. The ship went down with a mystery cargo on board. Determined to solve the mystery, Ross meets with a maritime historian who has uncovered the Iona IIs shocking purpose.
Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have wondered how the universe was created. Religion offers a spiritual answer, but the latest discoveries in physics show evidence that the laws of physics by themselves led to the universe in which we live.
The great empires of the ancient world were created through war, and the most defining battles were fought through siege warfare. From the legendary battle of Troy to the fall of Rome, which siege will top our list for being the most devastating?
Brad Meltzer enlists America's help to find lost historical artifacts, which are going missing from museums and public collections at an alarming rate. Including historic moon tapes that hold the clearest footage from the Apollo 11 moon landing.
A mysterious email leads to what could be a huge underwater UFO base off the California coast. An investigation of new activity at Area 51 takes a dangerous turn. Plus, could an alien satellite be orbiting the Earth right now?
After eight incredible weekends, Rob and the boys reflect on the adventure of a lifetime. From the paranormal to the extraterrestrial, this journey has been as much a father and son bonding experience as it has been an investigation into the unknown.
Rob, Matthew and John Owen travel up to the Redwood Forest and visit the Hoopa Indian Reservation - a hotspot for Sasquatch sightings - with legendary Bigfoot hunter, Matt Moneymaker.
Exploring the pervasive concept of the 'Cosmic Egg', in which the universe or some other primordial being comes into existence by the hatching of an egg. Similar ideas occur in the creation myths of many cultures.
Nazi loot. Roman coins. Viking artefacts. Spanish gold. These are just some of the priceless treasures that regularly pass through the hands of the worlds most prolific yet completely unknown treasure hunters, Hamilton White and Carl Cookson.
Ross prepares to explore the wreck of a sunken steam-age ship, the Iona II. The ship went down with a mystery cargo on board. Determined to solve the mystery, Ross meets with a maritime historian who has uncovered the Iona IIs shocking purpose.
Since the dawn of civilisation, humans have wondered how the universe was created. Religion offers a spiritual answer, but the latest discoveries in physics show evidence that the laws of physics by themselves led to the universe in which we live.
Empty buildings and infrastructures are full of the echoes of real people and vanished lives, leaving many questions unanswered and mysteries unsolved.
Brad and the team hunt for the missing White House cornerstone, as well as a lost gun that could prove key to solving the infamous Amityville murders.
Witness what could be the first-ever audio recording of New Mexico's bizarre 'Taos Hum', which many say has been plaguing the area for decades. Plus, paranormal activity in Oklahoma and other strange phenomena.
What would happen if a UFO actually did land on Earth and humans found it? Engineers create a 'spaceship' to see how alien technology could work.
As we look forward to the first astronauts reaching Mars in the next 20 years, is there evidence to suggest human life was first seeded there?
When the Vieira brothers head west to explore an island shrouded in mystery, they uncover compelling evidence of giants, but their investigation takes a dark turn.
Concrete channels hidden in a mountaintop forest; a collapsing bridge; a marooned military base; the upright rusting carcass of a ship. Now they lie disused, contaminated, and dangerous. But who built them? And why were they abandoned?
Awesome analogies bring the biggest objects, farthest distances and fastest speeds down to earth. To truly understand the scale of the cosmos, we jump behind the wheel of monster trucks and scale the Golden Gate bridge.
Empty buildings and infrastructures are full of the echoes of real people and vanished lives, leaving many questions unanswered and mysteries unsolved.
Brad and the team hunt for the missing White House cornerstone, as well as a lost gun that could prove key to solving the infamous Amityville murders.
Witness what could be the first-ever audio recording of New Mexico's bizarre 'Taos Hum', which many say has been plaguing the area for decades. Plus, paranormal activity in Oklahoma and other strange phenomena.
What would happen if a UFO actually did land on Earth and humans found it? Engineers create a 'spaceship' to see how alien technology could work.
As we look forward to the first astronauts reaching Mars in the next 20 years, is there evidence to suggest human life was first seeded there?
When the Vieira brothers head west to explore an island shrouded in mystery, they uncover compelling evidence of giants, but their investigation takes a dark turn.
Concrete channels hidden in a mountaintop forest; a collapsing bridge; a marooned military base; the upright rusting carcass of a ship. Now they lie disused, contaminated, and dangerous. But who built them? And why were they abandoned?
Awesome analogies bring the biggest objects, farthest distances and fastest speeds down to earth. To truly understand the scale of the cosmos, we jump behind the wheel of monster trucks and scale the Golden Gate bridge.
Empty buildings and infrastructures are full of the echoes of real people and vanished lives, leaving many questions unanswered and mysteries unsolved.
