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History's Greatest Mysteries is a series of investigative specials that take the world's most well-known mysteries, and challenges everything we know about them. Narrated and hosted by Laurence Fishburne.
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Episodes
1. The Loch Ness Monster
41m
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?
2. Who is the Zodiac Killer?
42m
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.
3. The Assassination of JFK
42m
On Nov 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.
4. The Lost Colony of Roanoke
42m
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.
5. The Phoenix Lights Phenomenon
41m
In 1997, thousands of people across Phoenix witness a series of strange lights unlike anything they've ever seen. Could this be one of the largest-scale UFO sightings in history, or is there another explanation for this mysterious phenomenon?
6. The Ark of the Covenant
42m
One of the holiest and most powerful relics from the Bible has been missing for over 2,000 years. While some believe the Ark of the Covenant was destroyed, many people think it's still out there.
7. The "Missingest" Man in America
41m
In 1930, a New York Supreme Court justice with close ties to Tammany Hall, and future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, steps out of a steakhouse and disappears. But could a deathbed confession finally tell us what happened to Judge Joseph Crater?
8. Blackbeard's Lost Treasure
42m
One of history's most notorious pirates, Blackbeard, is said to have had a treasure worth millions of dollars. After centuries of searching, the legendary hoard remains missing.
9. Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism
42m
An ancient mechanical device found on a 2,000-year-old shipwreck has become known as the world's first computer. The machine is centuries more advanced than historians thought possible, but its origin and true purpose are shrouded in secrecy.
10. The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt
42m
Awe-inspiring and mysterious, the pyramids of Egypt are among the most significant wonders of the ancient world. But no one fully understands how they were built, or why.
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