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All over the world, there are giant monoliths that ancient ancestors carved out of solid rock.

The UnXplained

Mysterious Monoliths

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

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Examining if modern technology and scientific knowledge can help protect people from almost anything, including natural disasters, or if vulnerability remains a factor.

Devastating Disasters

The American frontier is full of legends of cowboys, Native Americans, and outlaws; but there are also many eerie stories of cursed mountains, monsters and even UFOs.

The Weird Wild West

The Founding Fathers established the pillars of freedom and democracy in the United States; more than two centuries after their bold vision came to life, new information has emerged about the agendas and secrets of these important historical figures.

Secrets of the Founding Fathers

All over the world are forbidden triangles that are mysterious regions where ships, planes and people enter and then just disappear; they are found in Bermuda, Alaska, Japan and elsewhere.

The Bermuda Triangle and Beyond

Whether legends of vast, lost treasures hidden throughout the U.S. are real or tall tales.

America's Lost Treasures

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

UnXplained Zone

For centuries, fantastic tales of terrifying monsters have fascinated mankind; bizarre beasts of all shapes and sizes have been portrayed in some of history's most classic stories and folklore.

Real Life Monsters

Scientists are involved in a never-ending quest to understand the vast universe the planet inhabits; it seems that for each answer science provides, even more questions arise.

The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

The question of the identity of Jack the Ripper has baffled police investigators, historians, and armchair detectives for over a century, even with media offering its own unique take on the killer's identity.

The Hunt for Jack the Ripper

Whether the ancients had scientific knowledge lost to time; how and why they fashioned remarkable feats of engineering.

Wonders of the Ancient World

King Arthur, England's first pop culture superhero; his exploits inspired blockbuster movies and television series like "Middle Earth", "Harry Potter", "Game of Thrones" and "Star Wars"; the significant impact of Arthurian legend on Western culture.

The Search for King Arthur

Humans can survive catastrophic injuries and deadly scenarios that defy the odds in ways that are inexplicable; these survivals challenge the best attempts to explain how anyone could live through such circumstances.

Surviving the Impossible

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An exploration of strange and inexplicable mysteries; contributions from scientists, historians and witnesses as they seek to shed light on how the impossible can happen.

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History HD reveals the power and passion of history as an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past.

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From the ancient Babylonians to modern-day urban explorers, mankind has always been fascinated by abandoned places; discovering the allure that draws people to post-apocalyptic landscapes.

S4 E4 | Secrets of Abandoned Places