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Every episode of History's Greatest Mysteries ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries!

The Best Episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries

Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh,...

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  1. Background image for Titanic's Lost Evidence
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Titanic's Lost Evidence

    S1:E2

    A dust-covered box hidden in a British manor house for 108 years contains the personal notes of Lord Mersey, the respected British jurist and politician charged with investigating the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

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  2. Background image for The Death of Bruce Lee
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - The Death of Bruce Lee

    S2:E3

    On 20th July 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong. Bruce's brother, Robert Lee, was never satisfied with the official cause of death--a fatal reaction to aspirin. Now in the twilight of his life, Robert Lee has enlisted former Hong Kong police detective Philip Chan to comb through previously unseen documents, interview experts and talk to people close to the legendary superstar, in an attempt to revisit what or who killed the Bruce Lee. From legendary rooftop fights to feuds with alleged Triad members and producers, Chan's journey uncovers the surprising life of a complex superstar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Dyatlov Pass Incident
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #3 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident

    S3:E3

    An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Amityville Horror
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Amityville Horror

    S3:E5

    After a series of dark and ominous events, an unassuming family home on Long Island becomes the most notorious house in America. 50 years later, it's spawned a title wave of books, documentaries, and films; but do haunted houses really exist? Who--or what--is really responsible for the Amityville horror?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Sodder Children Disappearance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - The Sodder Children Disappearance

    S3:E8

    A cold case that ignites every parent's worst fears: on Christmas morning, 1945, five siblings vanish from their family home in West Virginia during a raging fire. The devastated Sodder family spends the rest of their lives trying to find out what happened. Despite the work of dozens of investigators and thousands of amateur sleuths, the mystery remains: what happened to the Sodder children?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Jack the Ripper
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Jack the Ripper

    S3:E10

    A spree of gruesome murders shocks Victorian England--and the world. The homicidal maniac responsible remains a mystery. Can history's most notorious serial killer ever be identified? Who is Jack the Ripper?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  8. Background image for The Chicago Tylenol Murders
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - The Chicago Tylenol Murders

    S3:E12

    A series of unexplained deaths near Chicago in 1982 starts a nationwide panic; the victims are connected by one frightening detail: cyanide-tainted capsules of Extra-Strength Tylenol; 40 years later, it remains an active FBI investigation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Loch Ness Monster
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Loch Ness Monster

    S4:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  10. Background image for Who is the Zodiac Killer?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Who is the Zodiac Killer?

    S4:E2

    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. Can new evidence and technology finally crack his code? Who is the Zodiac Killer?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  11. Background image for The Assassination of JFK
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Assassination of JFK

    S4:E3

    On November 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; investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Lost Colony of Roanoke
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke

    S4:E4

    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. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for The Legend of Bigfoot
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Legend of Bigfoot

    S4:E15

    Thousands of people swear they've encountered the legendary North American creature Bigfoot, but Bigfoot has never been officially identified; as evidence continues to mount, and photos are scrutinized, the mystery endures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for TWA Flight 800
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - TWA Flight 800

    S4:E21

    In July 1996, one of the worst aviation disasters in American history leaves 230 people dead and countless questions unanswered; it's a tragedy that changes the aviation industry forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  15. Background image for The Black Dahlia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - The Black Dahlia

    S4:E24

    It's one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the gruesome murder of a young beauty, unsolved for decades. There's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next. Can the questions surrounding one of history's most notorious unsolved cases finally be answered?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  16. Background image for The Shroud of Turin
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - The Shroud of Turin

    S5:E4

    The haunting image of the Shroud of Turin has captivated millions around the world; scientists and theologians are trying to figure out if the Shroud of Turin truly is an image of Jesus or something very different.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Escape from Alcatraz
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Escape from Alcatraz

    S5:E6

    A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history. With only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day. But is it really possible they survived -- and if so, where did they go?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for The Hindenburg Disaster
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - The Hindenburg Disaster

    S5:E10

    For decades, experts believed they knew what caused the Hindenburg disaster that leaking hydrogen and ignited, causing the airship to burst into flames. But there may be more to this story. Whatever triggered the explosion, it didn't just spell doom for the Hindenburg but for the entire rigid airship industry. What caused the Hindenburg Disaster?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for The Sinking of the Titanic
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - The Sinking of the Titanic

    S5:E12

    The Titanic's tragic story captures the imagination of the public and experts of all kinds, who--decades after the ship's demise--still seek answers. Can new evidence reveal more about how--and why--the Titanic sank?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for The Salem Witch Trials
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Salem Witch Trials

    S5:E15

    A notorious tragedy leads to one of the darkest chapters in early American history. In 1692, fear rips through the small town of Salem, Massachusetts. Accusations fly and many people are put to death. But what really sparked the Salem Witch Trials?

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  21. Background image for Roswell
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Roswell

    S6:E1

    It's one of America's most mythic UFO incidents. A 200 yard swath of debris that landed near Roswell, New Mexico. Some believe it was an alien craft, others that it was a secret government experiment. The deeper researchers dig, the more perplexing the story gets. It's a mystery that's endured for nearly 80 years. So what really crashed in Roswell in 1947?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for The Franklin Expedition
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - The Franklin Expedition

    S6:E2

    The search for the illusive Northwest Passage, leads to a historic expedition that sets sail into a labyrinth of ice and is never heard from again. That disappearance sparks a search for clues spanning nearly two centuries and leads to unthinkable ends. What really killed the men of the Franklin Expedition?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for The Valentine's Day Massacre
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - The Valentine's Day Massacre

    S6:E3

    On February 14th 1929, one of the most shocking murders in mob history goes down in Chicago and becomes known as the Valentine's Day Massacre. The 20s and 30s are full of gangland murders, but the Valentine's Day Massacre is considered the most brutal and the toughest to solve. So who carried out the Valentine's Day Massacre and why?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for What is the Yeti?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - What is the Yeti?

    S6:E4

    Sightings of the Yeti, a creature of myth and legend, have been recorded for thousands of years throughout the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Could this seven foot tall creature, covered in shaggy gray hair, be hiding in plain sight? And if the Yeti does exist, is it a living being or something else entirely?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for The Death and Fortune of Pablo Escobar
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - The Death and Fortune of Pablo Escobar

    S6:E6

    Pablo Escobar, the notorious narco trafficker who single handedly supplied most of America's cocaine in the 1980s, had billions of dollars in cash and hid stacks of it all over the country. By the time he was gunned down in 1993, it's believed he was worth over $50 billion in today's money. To some, he was a Robin Hood. To others, he was pure evil. Who killed Pablo Escobar and where did all his money go?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  26. Background image for The Lost Loot of Jesse James
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - The Lost Loot of Jesse James

    S6:E7

    Cash, jewels and two million dollars in gold bars. Jesse James and his gang robbed trains, stagecoaches and banks They buried the spoils, but only a fraction of the millions has actually been found. If James and his gang hid a fortune, where could it be?

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Titanic's Lost Evidence" is the best rated episode of "History's Greatest Mysteries". It scored 7/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Mark Anstendig, Brad Bernstein, it aired on 11/21/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Death of Bruce Lee".