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Experts question whether the moon is just a rock floating in space, or whether it holds profound secrets and perhaps even possesses incredible powers.

Mysteries of the Moon

Examining some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s.

The Mystery of Plagues

The contempt for life exhibited by serial killers makes people question their own safety; psychopaths and sadists rarely show regret or empathy for the lives they destroy.

Serial Killers

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

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Stories of mysterious disappearances are compelling and confounding; cases of bizarre happenings, such as Flight MH370 and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle.

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For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs.

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As one of the most valuable and coveted precious metals on the planet, gold's power over mankind harkens back thousands of years.

The Power of Gold

For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work.

Extraordinary Engineering

According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm; for centuries, archaeologists have tried to uncover evidence to prove that this legend is true.

The Search for Atlantis

America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories, as well as the closely guarded secrets their implacable facades may be hiding.

Secrets of America's Monuments

Examining mankind's fascination with the dead, from ancient civilizations to 20th-century empires, and the possible reasons for that focus.

Mysterious Mummies

Many believe it to be the Word of God, but others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade.

Mysteries of the Bible

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