The UnXplained

Could a cache of fantastic riches have been buried centuries ago on a tiny island in the North Atlantic' And if such a treasure exists, who buried it' For more than 200 years, treasure hunters have been coming to Oak Island.

Modern prophets. Catastrophic premonitions. Dreams of future crimes. Can people really predict the future' And if so, can we harness this knowledge to avoid the deadly events waiting in the days to come' Or is the future an unknowable mystery unfolding all the time'

Abandoned cities. Ancient cultures nearly erased by time. And colossal empires that simply vanished without a trace. How does a civilization become "lost"' What could cause once-thriving groups of people to just abandon their great cities, never to return' Can modern scientific knowledge help answer the unsolved questions surrounding these lost civilizations, or is there something more mysterious at work'

Deadly dances. Masters of manipulation. Mass suicides. Murder. Many of the world's deadliest cults ventured down dark, dangerous rabbit-holes of twisted ideologies, persuading their members to kill--sometimes other people, sometimes themselves.

A house that narrowly dodges the path of a tornado. Rain that falls from the sky like blood. And lightning that follows you...into your home. Our world is full of strange and mysterious weather phenomenon that we still have no explanation for.

A miraculous meteorite falling from the heavens. A priceless gemstone with a deadly curse. And a chunk of sandstone considered so sacred that wars have been fought to protect it.

Dracula. Lycaon of Arcadia. The Beast of G vaudan. These are the names of grotesque monsters who have reared their terrifying heads throughout history. Unearthly creatures that, according to legend, thrived on human blood - and feasted on flesh.

A dog that can detect cancer faster than doctors using sophisticated equipment. A horse that can read your mind. And birds that can sense disaster days before it happens. What gives animals these extraordinary powers?

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful?

Our five senses--sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch--construct the reality of the world around us, like a blank canvas continuously painted and repainted over every day.

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves. Unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen.

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly Unidentified Flying Objects--or "UFOs"--really are. Theories have been put forth that attribute them to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more.

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?

Stories of great impostors are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, or to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason?

Many believe it to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade. But whether it's divine, or merely divinely inspired, the Bible is inarguably the most important historical text ever.

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end.

America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us?

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 that are bigger and grander than ourselves--and last for centuries?

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

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?

Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Despite all of our modern technology, there are aspects of some vanishings that are bizarre and simply can't be explained.

The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security. These sadistic psychopaths rarely show any remorse or empathy for the lives they've destroyed.

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat them.

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 perhaps even possess incredible powers? That is what we will try and find out.

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?