The BEST episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries

Every episode of History's Greatest Mysteries ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of History's Greatest Mysteries!

Investigate a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Each program within the franchise will showcase fresh, new evidence and perspectives including never-before-released documents to the general public, personal diaries and DNA evidence to unearth brand-new information about these infamous and enigmatic chapters in history.

Last Updated: 3/16/2024Network: History ChannelStatus: Continuing
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The Black Dahlia
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8.00
31 votes

#1 - The Black Dahlia

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 8/7/2023

It's one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the gruesome murder of a young beauty, unsolved for decades. There's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next. Can the questions surrounding one of history's most notorious unsolved cases finally be answered?

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The Death of Bruce Lee
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7.68
41 votes

#2 - The Death of Bruce Lee

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/21/2021

On 20th July 1973, martial arts superstar Bruce Lee died under mysterious circumstances in Hong Kong. Bruce's brother, Robert Lee, was never satisfied with the official cause of death--a fatal reaction to aspirin. Now in the twilight of his life, Robert Lee has enlisted former Hong Kong police detective Philip Chan to comb through previously unseen documents, interview experts and talk to people close to the legendary superstar, in an attempt to revisit what or who killed the Bruce Lee. From legendary rooftop fights to feuds with alleged Triad members and producers, Chan's journey uncovers the surprising life of a complex superstar.

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The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar
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7.66
38 votes

#3 - The Lost Fortune of the Knights Templar

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/12/2024

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...

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The Hunt for Stolen Nazi Treasure
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7.61
44 votes

#4 - The Hunt for Stolen Nazi Treasure

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/24/2023

During World War Two, the Nazis stole vast amounts of art, gold, silver and currency, and stashed it across Europe; while some of the plunder has been recovered, much more is still missing nearly 80 years later.

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The Shroud of Turin
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7.58
33 votes

#5 - The Shroud of Turin

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/19/2024

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...

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Montezuma's Lost Treasure
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7.56
32 votes

#6 - Montezuma's Lost Treasure

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/29/2024

An Aztec king's glittering treasure vanishes into thin air, inspiring a 500-year search that spans continents; one of the greatest warriors of all-time amassed a vast horde believed to be worth more than $3 billion today...

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TWA Flight 800
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7.56
41 votes

#7 - TWA Flight 800

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 7/17/2023

In July 1996, one of the worst aviation disasters in American history leaves 230 people dead and countless questions unanswered; it's a tragedy that changes the aviation industry forever.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Stone Henge
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7.56
45 votes

#8 - Unlocking the Secrets of Stone Henge

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/29/2023

It's one of the most famous prehistoric monuments on Earth -- a mysterious arrangement of stones that have adorned the English countryside for millennia; nobody knows how the landmark was built or why.

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Havana Syndrome
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7.56
45 votes

#9 - Havana Syndrome

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 6/12/2023

In 2016 a mysterious illness strikes dozens of government officials in Cuba. Over the next few years, hundreds more are afflicted. But investigations raise more questions than answers about this bizarre epidemic. What is the true cause of the strange phenomenon known as "Havana Syndrome?"

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The Garden of Eden
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7.51
37 votes

#10 - The Garden of Eden

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/5/2024

Most people know it as the biblical birthplace of man -- the Garden of Eden; investigating if the Garden of Eden was just a story to explain human creation or if it was a real place...

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The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt
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7.49
45 votes

#11 - The Puzzling Pyramids of Egypt

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2023

Awe-inspiring and mysterious, the pyramids of Egypt are among the most significant wonders of the ancient world. More than 4,000 years old, they are among the most celebrated architectural marvels in the world. But no one fully understands how they were built, or why. Can we ever decipher the true purpose of Egypt’s astonishing pyramids?

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Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism
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7.47
57 votes

#12 - Decoding the Mysterious Antikythera Mechanism

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/27/2023

An ancient mechanical device found on a 2,000-year-old shipwreck has become known as the world's first computer. The machine is centuries more advanced than historians thought possible, but its origin and true purpose are shrouded in secrecy. Can modern technology finally unveil what the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism actually is?

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The Hunt for Cleopatra's Missing Tomb
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7.45
33 votes

#13 - The Hunt for Cleopatra's Missing Tomb

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 7/10/2023

She was the last pharaoh of Egypt and one of the most famous queens of all time, but her death in 31 B.C. has been shrouded in mystery. Cleopatra's body and final resting place have been lost without a trace for over 2,000 years, leaving the world's top archaeologists baffled. Can new evidence finally uncover Cleopatra's missing tomb?

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Malaysia Flight 370
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7.45
51 votes

#14 - Malaysia Flight 370

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/11/2022

One of the most chilling aviation mysteries in modern day: a Boeing 777, carrying 239 people, vanishes over the Indian Ocean; nearly a decade later, no one knows what really happened to Malaysia Flight 370.

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Escape from Alcatraz
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7.43
23 votes

#15 - Escape from Alcatraz

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/11/2024

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. But is it really possible they survived -- and if so, where did they go?

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Captain Kidd's Treasure
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7.43
28 votes

#16 - Captain Kidd's Treasure

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/4/2024

It's a mystery from the golden age of piracy. In 1698, Captain 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. What happened to Captain Kidd's lost booty... and where is it now?

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The Lost Gold of WWII
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7.41
37 votes

#17 - The Lost Gold of WWII

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 7/31/2023

During World War II, Japan plunders a fortune worth hundreds of billions of dollars from occupied countries, but to this day its whereabouts are unknown.

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Gardner Museum Robbery
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7.39
33 votes

#18 - Gardner Museum Robbery

Season 4 - Episode 25 - Aired 8/14/2023

In a perfectly planned robbery, thieves steal half a billion dollars in masterpieces from the Gardner Museum in Boston. It's been three-decades since the brazen heist... and an exhaustive search has failed to recover the stolen goods. Who orchestrated the biggest art heist in history--and why?

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The Lost Colony of Roanoke
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7.39
49 votes

#19 - The Lost Colony of Roanoke

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/20/2023

In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

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The Assassination of JFK
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7.38
47 votes

#20 - The Assassination of JFK

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/13/2023

On November 22, 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated, shaking the nation to its core; while an initial suspect is captured, many believe there's more to the story; investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers.

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Who is the Zodiac Killer?
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7.35
52 votes

#21 - Who is the Zodiac Killer?

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/6/2023

In 1969, one of history's most elusive serial killers terrorizes Northern California. He taunts investigators with cryptic ciphers and clues, leaving police and the public questioning his identity for over 50 years. Can new evidence and technology finally crack his code? Who is the Zodiac Killer?

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The Dyatlov Pass Incident
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7.33
45 votes

#22 - The Dyatlov Pass Incident

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/7/2022

An infamous Cold War cold case involving nine hikers found mutilated on a remote mountain slope; for over 60 years, authorities and amateurs alike have been trying to figure out what happened in a place that's been called "Russia's Area 51."

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The Search for El Dorado
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7.33
43 votes

#23 - The Search for El Dorado

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 6/5/2023

It is a legendary ancient city, said to be overflowing with gold. For centuries, explorers put their lives on the line searching for it. As the endless quest to uncover this infamous city continues, will anyone ever find it?

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The "Missingest" Man in America
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7.32
41 votes

#24 - The "Missingest" Man in America

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/13/2023

In 1930, a New York Supreme Court justice with close ties to Tammany Hall, and future president Franklin Delano Roosevelt, steps out of a steakhouse and disappears. For decades, the politically charged case dominates mainstream media and remains unsolved nearly 100 years later. But could a deathbed confession finally tell us what really happened to the notorious Judge Joseph Crater?

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Nazca Lines
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7.31
45 votes

#25 - Unlocking the Secrets of the Nazca Lines

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 6/26/2023

They've been called the world's greatest archaeological enigma. 2,000-year-old geoglyphs made in the Peruvian desert that span over 50 miles. The drawings are so massive, they can only be seen from the air. Can new research finally unravel their secrets? What is the true purpose of the incredible Nazca Lines?

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