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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 The Sinking of the Titanic
    7.9/10(36 votes)

    #1 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  2. Background image for Escape from Alcatraz
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #2 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  3. Background image for The Assassination of RFK
    7.6/10(39 votes)

    #3 - The Assassination of RFK

    S5:E14

    Five years after John F. Kennedy is killed by gunshot, his brother Robert meets the same fate. An assassin's bullet again changes the course of history, and the latest clues in the case are riddled with inconsistencies. Who is really behind the killing of Robert Kennedy, and why?

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    Director:Unknown
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  4. Background image for The Mystery of Machu Picchu
    7.4/10(42 votes)

    #4 - The Mystery of Machu Picchu

    S5:E8

    With 500-year-old secrets hidden in skeletons and stone, Machu Picchu is one of the most puzzling archaeological sites on earth. It's among the ancient world's most enduring riddles: Who built this astonishing complex, and why?

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    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for The Hindenburg Disaster
    7.4/10(38 votes)

    #5 - 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?

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    Director:Unknown
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  6. Background image for Titanic's Lost Evidence
    7.3/10(127 votes)

    #6 - 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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  8. Background image for Who Killed King Tut?
    7.2/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Who Killed King Tut?

    S5:E9

    The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers--Egypt's King Tutankhamun--remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. No one knows for sure what ended the young pharaoh's life, but scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the answer. Who, or what, killed King Tut?

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for The Search for Alexander the Great
    7.2/10(32 votes)

    #8 - The Search for Alexander the Great

    S5:E11

    The story of the most celebrated warrior king in history still stirs fascination more than 2,000 years after his death. But the location of his body is the subject of much debate. When his remains suddenly disappear without a trace, a search across the ancient world ensues. What happened to the mummy of Alexander the Great?

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  10. Background image for Montezuma's Lost Treasure
    7.1/10(51 votes)

    #9 - Montezuma's Lost Treasure

    S5:E1

    An Aztec king's glittering treasure vanishes into thin air, inspiring a 500-year search that spans continents; one of the greatest warriors of all-time amassed a vast horde believed to be worth more than $3 billion today.

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  11. Background image for The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine
    7.1/10(35 votes)

    #10 - The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine

    S5:E13

    The search for the most famous gold mine in the Old West has led many to perish in the pursuit of its elusive riches. Legend suggests the gold, and the land it's hidden on, are somehow cursed--yet treasure hunters still come to the Superstition Mountains looking for the hidden hoard. But where exactly is the Lost Dutchman's mine?

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Salem Witch Trials
    7.1/10(31 votes)

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

    #12 - 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.

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

    #13 - 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."

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  15. Background image for The Amityville Horror
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - 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?

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  16. Background image for The Sodder Children Disappearance
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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?

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  17. Background image for Jack the Ripper
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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?

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  18. Background image for The Chicago Tylenol Murders
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for The Loch Ness Monster
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 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?

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  20. Background image for Who is the Zodiac Killer?
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - 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?

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  21. Background image for The Assassination of JFK
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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  22. Background image for The Lost Colony of Roanoke
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - 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?

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  23. Background image for The Legend of Bigfoot
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for TWA Flight 800
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for The Black Dahlia
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - 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?

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  26. Background image for The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #25 - The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar

    S5:E3

    A look at what happened to the secret hoard of the Knights Templar, a treasure of gold, silver, gems and religious relics protected by a medieval religious order.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Sinking of the Titanic" is the best rated episode of "History's Greatest Mysteries". It scored 7.9/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/24/2024. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Escape from Alcatraz".