The top destination for all things history.

HISTORYCHANNEL

Watch over 2 000 of HISTORY’s most fascinating documentaries and series  anytime  commercial-free.

HISTORY VAULT

History - fascinating and exclusive programs on subjects ranging from American and world history to explorations of major events in politics, entertainment and social history.

History

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.

History's Greatest Mysteries

Salem Witch Trials

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.

The Assassination of RFK

The search for the most famous gold mine in the Old West has led many to perish in the pursuit of its elusive riches.

The Legend of the Lost Dutchman's Mine

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; a look into new evidence that might reveal more about how and why the Titanic sank.

The Sinking of the Titanic

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?

The Search for Alexander the Great

For decades experts believe they know what caused the Hindenburg disaster: that leaking hydrogen--causing the airship to burst into flames; but there may be more to this story.

The Hindenburg Disaster

The death of one of history's most enigmatic rulers, Egypt's King Tutankhamun remains shrouded in mystery 3300 years later. Scientific advancements may be getting us closer to the identity of King Tut's killer.

Who Killed King Tut?

With 500-year-old secrets hidden in skeletons and stone, Machu Picchu remains one of the most puzzling archaeological sites on earth; it ranks among the ancient world's most enduring riddles, pertaining to its creators and reason for its creation.

The Mystery of Machu Picchu

On February 24, 1942, less than three months after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, military radar picks up what appears to be enemy aircraft over Los Angeles.

The Battle of Los Angeles

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.

Escape from Alcatraz

UnexplJoin top investigators as they seek to uncover the truth behind some of the world’s greatest mysteries and cover-ups

UnXplained Zone

In 1698, Capt. William Kidd raids a ship on the high seas and seizes its vast treasure, but Kidd is hanged before revealing where he stashed the loot; a look at what happened to the lost booty and where it is now.

Captain Kidd's Treasure

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.

The Shroud of Turin

Watch TV Networks, Shows and Movies | DIRECTV

The latest movies and must watch shows!

Watch HBO Original Peacemaker on the HBO Max app, HBO channels or On Demand.

Data/messaging rates may apply for app download/usage. HBO Max subscription required.

Welcome to your ultimate entertainment destination and the Dexter Universe. Watch new episodes of Dexter Resurrection and more all in one network.

Watch exclusive originals like the new psychological thriller The Institute and Hollywood hit movies.

MGM+ is a trademark of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lion Corp. All copyrights, trademarks, and other intellectual property or proprietary rights are the property of their respective owners.

Watch visionary original series like <b>BMF Season 4, Outlander, Power Book III: Raising Kanan,</b> and much more.

Buckle up for Hollywood hits like Barbie and behind-the-scenes exclusives when you add CINEMAX to your current DIRECTV package. 

Using new evidence to look at some of the most historically important mysteries of recent times.

auxCol1

footer-common

helpCenterInfo

legal

business

options

footer-social

footer

footer-utility

auth

lightLogo

logo

recog

search

unauth

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.

S5 E3 | The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar