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The Best Episodes of History's Mysteries

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

History's Mysteries was an American documentary television series on the History Channel.
Genre:Documentary
Network:History

Best Episodes Summary

"Salem Witch Trials" is the best rated episode of "History's Mysteries". It scored 8.3/10 based on 20 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/10/2011. This episode scored 1.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Death of Marilyn Monroe".

  • Salem Witch Trials
    8.3/1020 votes
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    #1 - Salem Witch Trials

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2011

    Exploring the Salem Witch Trials, which took place in 17th-century Massachusetts. The hour looks at recorded accounts of accusation, imprisonment, trial and execution.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Death of Marilyn Monroe
    7.0/1021 votes
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    #2 - The Death of Marilyn Monroe

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/4/1998

    No description available

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nazi Ghost Train
    6.8/1012 votes
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    #3 - Nazi Ghost Train

    Season 14 Episode 9 - Aired 1/7/2011

    In 1944 in Brussels, the Gestapo loaded 1,500 prisoners on a train bound for Germany and almost certain death.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • England's Lost Castles
    6.0/107 votes
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    #4 - England's Lost Castles

    Season 9 Episode 7 - Aired 8/10/1997

    Join leading scholars for a fascinating examination of the massive timber castles which were the pre-eminent fortification of their day, yet are now largely forgotten. It is virtually impossible to think of the Middle Ages without conjuring up images of grand stone castles. Yet throughout much of English history, they were the exception to the rule, while lords and ladies built massive castles of wood to protect their vast holdings. Journey through the English countryside to see reminders of the countless timber castles that have all but disappeared, leaving behind only the earthen mounds of their foundations. Historians reveal why these wooden fortifications were nearly equal to the much more expensive stone castles, and explain what life was like within their walls. See stunning reconstructions that show what these mighty fortifications looked like and how they were built. And explore fascinating new archaeological evidence that which casts new light on our knowledge and understanding of a time when England was dominated by these long-vanished timber castles.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Natural Mummies
    5.0/108 votes
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    #5 - Natural Mummies

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2001

    Bodies preserved by their natural environment are examined. Included: the Lemon Grove mummies in Mexico and Tollund Man in Denmark.

    Director: N/A

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  • Project Underworld:the military and the Mafia
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    #6 - Project Underworld:the military and the Mafia

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/11/1998

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    Director: N/A

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  • History of Sports: Games of Combat
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    #7 - History of Sports: Games of Combat

    Season 2 Episode 17 - Aired 12/1/1999

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    Director: N/A

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  • Terror in the Heartland: The Black Legion
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    #8 - Terror in the Heartland: The Black Legion

    Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 4/11/2000

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  • The Inquisition
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    #9 - The Inquisition

    Season 13 Episode 2 - Aired 11/10/1999

    This program is part of the popular series from the History Channel that investigates some of civilization's unsolved mysteries and controversies. This episode investigates the black chapter in world religious history known as the Inquisition. In search of truth, it told lies; preaching redemption, it brought torture and death. Recently opened archives of the Catholic Church are used to present new evidence about the church hierarchy's abuse of power. The documentary introduces the viewer to some of the Inquisition's most notorious characters, including Grand InquisitorTomas Torquemad, who was responsible for the death of thousands of people branded as heretics and witches. Galileo and the Knights Templar were among their number. Art work, journals, reenactments, and scholarly commentary tell the true story of the Inquisition.

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  • America's Psychic Past
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    #10 - America's Psychic Past

    Season 13 Episode 12 - Aired 6/13/2000

    Trace prominent paranormal events in America from the 1800s to the present day, from Nancy Reagan's dependence on astrology, to Thomas Edison's experiments to prove there is an afterlife, from psychic CIA warfare experiments, to ESP tests conducted by an Apollo astronaut.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A