Season 2 (18)

7 Seasons | 101 Episodes, 41 Unlocked

Episode 1 The Greatest Escapes
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The Greatest Escapes

Aired on Jul 11, 2020
Einige der größten Geschichten der Geschichte sind Entfesselungsgeschichten, von denen sich die unglaublichsten nicht erklären lassen. Wie hat Harry Houdini seine waghalsigen Kunststücke vollbracht? War die „Flucht aus Alcatraz" tatsächlich erfolgreich?
Episode 2 Superhuman Senses
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Superhuman Senses

Aired on Jul 18, 2020
Unsere fünf Sinne konstruieren die Realität der Welt um uns herum. Aber was ist, wenn einer oder mehrere deiner Sinne geschärft, verändert oder sogar ganz ausgeschaltet werden?
Episode 3 Mysterious Curses
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Mysterious Curses

Aired on Jul 25, 2020
Im Laufe der Geschichte haben viele geglaubt, dass bestimmte Orte, Dinge oder sogar Menschen mit dunklen Flüchen behaftet sein können. Unheilvolle Seen, die sich in wässrige Gräber verwandeln. Unglückszahlen, die schlimme Dinge zu verursachen scheinen.
Episode 4 The Truth About UFOs
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The Truth About UFOs

Aired on Aug 01, 2020
Seit Jahrzehnten tobt die Debatte darüber, was genau Unidentifizierte Flugobjekte – oder „UFOs" – eigentlich sind.
Episode 5 The Underground World
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The Underground World

Aired on Aug 08, 2020
Trotz all unserer modernen Technologie und Raffinesse gibt es vieles, was wir immer noch nicht darüber wissen, was unter unseren Füßen, tief unter der Erde, liegt. Was befindet sich im Zentrum der Erde?
Episode 6 Leading Double Lives
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Leading Double Lives

Aired on Aug 15, 2020

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain, to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason? At one time or another, we’ve all fantasized about trying on a new identity, but when does the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred? Is it possible that by pretending to be someone else, a person can actually become that person, at least in their mind?

Episode 7 Mysteries of the Bible
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Mysteries of the Bible

Aired on Jan 01, 2021

Many believe it to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade. But whether actually divine, or merely divinely inspired, the Bible is inarguably the most important historical text ever written. What is it about the Bible that continues to fascinate and compel us? Could its true nature have been lost or misinterpreted–or as some suspect, deliberately concealed–over time?

Episode 8 Mysterious Mummies
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Mysterious Mummies

Aired on Jan 08, 2021

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, but rather a transition to a new beginning?

Episode 9 Secrets of America's Monuments
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Secrets of America's Monuments

Aired on Jan 15, 2021
Amerikas Denkmäler beeindrucken durch ihre kolossale Größe und Ausdehnung, ihre bahnbrechenden technischen Leistungen und ihre bewegte Geschichte. Warum ziehen uns die größten Denkmäler Amerikas immer wieder in ihren Bann?
Episode 10 The Search for Atlantis
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The Search for Atlantis

Aired on Jan 22, 2021
Dem griechischen Philosophen Platon zufolge beherbergte der verlorene Kontinent Atlantis einst eine fortschrittliche Zivilisation, bevor er durch eine Katastrophe zerstört wurde. Aber war Platons Geschichte nur ein Mythos oder hat Atlantis existiert?
Episode 11 Extraordinary Engineering
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Extraordinary Engineering

Aired on Jan 29, 2021
Was bringt uns dazu, grandiose Gebäude zu schaffen, die größer und prächtiger sind als wir selbst – und Jahrhunderte überdauern?
Episode 12 The Power of Gold
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The Power of Gold

Aired on Feb 19, 2021
Gold. It's one of the most valuable precious metals on the planet, has been coveted by societies for centuries, and can be found inside countless modern electronics. Mankind's quest for gold harkens back thousands of years, but what is the special power that gold wields over our collective consciousness? Is it merely because it's rare and valuable, or could it be something more than that?
Episode 13 The Truth About Bigfoot
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The Truth About Bigfoot

Aired on Feb 26, 2021

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. While science has yet to prove the existence of this mythical man-beast, countless researchers and experiencers around the world are convinced that there is a giant, ape-like animal hiding in remote parts of the world. They point to the discovery of large, inexplicable footprints as evidence of the so-called “Bigfoot” that they hope to prove is real. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

Episode 14 Bizarre Vanishings
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Bizarre Vanishings

Aired on Mar 05, 2021

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. In the case of Malaysia Flight MH370, we may never know what caused the plane to go thousands of miles off course. Other cases are even more baffling, such as the strange incidents that have taken place in the Bermuda Triangle. While skeptics point out that they may be simple cases of bad luck, or bad weather, some researchers suggest that unknown forces may be involved. Can these bizarre vanishings be chalked up to tragic accidents? Or could they be the result of something more…UnXplained?

Episode 15 Serial Killers
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Serial Killers

Aired on Mar 12, 2021

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. How could human beings be capable of these horrific atrocities? And what causes such a murderous defect in the human psyche?

Episode 16 The Mystery of Plagues
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The Mystery of Plagues

Aired on Apr 02, 2021

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 these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner’s vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Jenner’s vaccine was one of the first major breakthroughs in modern medicine and helped to end humanity’s superstitious attitude towards disease. But in the future, might we face diseases that are different from the ones we’ve experienced in the past?

Episode 17 Mysteries of the Moon
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Mysteries of the Moon

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.

Episode 18 Outrageous Robberies
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Outrageous Robberies

Aired on Apr 16, 2021

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? Will we ever understand the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes — or will the mind of a master criminal remain…UnXplained?

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