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History

There are countless stories about hidden jewels, confiscated coins and priceless artifacts that remain tantalizingly elusive and hidden from view. But there is evidence that some of these accounts are not tall tales at all, but rather open-ended quests just waiting to be solved. Will lost gold buried in the tumultuous days of the American Civil War ever be found? And could the opulent city of Xanadu described in the travels of Marco Polo exist in the jungles of Asia?

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Lost Fortunes

We've all wondered about mysterious societies that operate in the shadows, holding the potential to shape our daily lives. But is the massive reach of these shadowy groups a fabrication—an easy target for people to assign blame—or something much more real? Are the interests of the many truly controlled by the select few? It is an unnerving thought that unaccountable, unseen forces are actively steering our lives, potentially for the worse.

Shadow Societies

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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Twisting rivers, large lakes and massive oceans cover most of the planet; for centuries, people have wondered about activity deep beneath the surface; as technology advances, humanity pushes farther into deep ocean waters, mapping and uncovering new species and biomes; this interest in global waters raises new inquiries regarding cursed man-made lakes and isolated future discoveries beneath Antarctic ice.

Underwater Mysteries

Over the centuries, there are certain objects of power that rise above all the rest. Whether it's the mystery of their creation, or the effects they have on those in contact with them, their impact on the world is striking. For example, can the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls not only change what we know about world history and Biblical canon, but lead to the legendary lost treasure of King Solomon? And how did the ancient Greeks construct a device from 2,000 years ago?

Powerful Objects

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Over the centuries, the night sky sparks wonder about existence and humanity's place in the universe. A quick flash and flaming tail mark a falling meteor. These conglomerations of cosmic matter originate from outer space. Interstellar travelers may contain healing properties or carry an ancient pathogen capable of ending human civilization.

Meteor Mysteries

Organized criminal enterprises influence society from the shadows, creating dangerous threats; a life of crime involves complex internal dynamics; the Cosa Nostra crime family continues operating in New York City today; double agents infiltrate governments to influence global affairs through covert actions.

A Life of Crime

It's a terrifying thought that there are those among us who have the urge to stalk, manipulate, and eventually kill to satisfy some dark craving.

Diabolical Killers

All over the world archaeologists, scientists and researchers are exploring ancient sites and collecting clues from civilizations that came before us; are we on the cusp of unearthing the evidence of societies like Atlantis and the Island of Mu?

Shadows of the Ancient Past

Among the myriad emotions humans have experienced over centuries, perhaps the most easily identifiable is fear; it is because it is essential to our very survival.

Primal Fears

Some see monsters as constructions of pure fantasy, made to entertain us or simply teach us moral lessons about the world around us. But some encounters may be more real—and terrifying—than local legends might suggest.

Creatures of the Night

From strange afflictions to infections that ravage populations, it's frightening to think that one of us can contract dangerous and often deadly diseases.

Unstoppable Outbreaks

Throughout history, many prophecies and figures like Liu Bowen and the Oracle of Delphi, who claim to see the future, influence powerful nations; predicting the future remains either an inherited trait or a learned skill; this ability exists as a rare gift for a select few or a capacity accessible to everyone who opens their mind.

Powerful Predictions

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Special compilation of episodes from "The UnXplained" explores the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.

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