Watch The UnXplained Season 2

The Greatest Escapes

Aired on Jul 11, 202042m

From Houdini to Alcatraz, some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. Are there strange forces these escapees draw upon to beat the odds, where so many others fail?

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Superhuman Senses

Aired on Jul 18, 202042m

Our five senses—sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch—construct the reality of the world around us. But what about when one or more of our senses is heightened, changed, or even taken away? And is it possible that we have a mysterious “sixth sense”?

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Mysterious Curses

Aired on Jul 25, 202042m

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. But can these mysterious curses really have the power to bring us harm? And if so, is it possible to understand their power?

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The Truth About UFOs

Aired on Aug 01, 202042m

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly UFOs really are. Could they in fact be spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrial beings? And if so, how much does the government know about them?

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The Underground World

Aired on Aug 08, 202042m

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? And if much of our past was subterranean, could our future be as well?

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Leading Double Lives

Aired on Aug 15, 202042m

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, to pull off an ingenious scam—or is there a deeper reason?

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Mysteries of the Bible

Aired on Jan 01, 202142m

Many believe the Bible to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade. What's the truth?

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Mysterious Mummies

Aired on Jan 08, 202141m

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why?

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Secrets of America's Monuments

Aired on Jan 15, 202142m

America's monuments are groundbreaking feats of engineering and history. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us?

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The Search for Atlantis

Aired on Jan 22, 202142m

According to Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. Did Atlantis really exist?

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Extraordinary Engineering

Aired on Jan 29, 202142m

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?

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The Power of Gold

Aired on Feb 19, 202142m

Mankind's quest for gold harkens back thousands of years, but what is the special power that gold wields over our collective consciousness?

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The Truth About Bigfoot

Aired on Feb 26, 202142m

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

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Bizarre Vanishings

Aired on Mar 05, 202142m

Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Can these bizarre vanishings just be chalked up to tragic accidents?

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Serial Killers

Aired on Mar 12, 202142m

The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security. How could human beings be capable of these horrific atrocities?

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The Mystery of Plagues

Aired on Apr 02, 202142m

We examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat them. In the future, might we face diseases that are different from ones we’ve experienced before?

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Mysteries of the Moon

Aired on Apr 09, 202142m

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 incredible powers?

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Outrageous Robberies

Aired on Apr 16, 202142m

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?