Our solar system hides a dark and violent past and new discoveries reveal that Earth and the planets were formed from the destruction of alien worlds that came before us.

The disappearance of the SS Cotopaxi helped launch the legend of the Bermuda Triangle; today, a team of experts follow fresh leads with cutting-edge tech to investigate if a mysterious wreck off the coast of Florida is indeed the long-lost ship.

When a sister ship of the Titanic gets embroiled in war with a hidden enemy, the former luxury liner is sent to the bottom of the ocean; new discoveries and cutting-edge underwater technology might finally reveal the secret history of its sinking.

A cutting edge investigation into an deep-sea graveyard of 25 shipwrecks reveals the dark secrets of the biggest naval battle in history, and using the latest tech, experts follow new evidence into the mysterious abyss of long lost battleships.

New discoveries reveal the treasures of a ghost fleet of Japanese ships at the bottom of the South Pacific, and using cutting-edge underwater technology, experts investigate a top-secret superweapon that could have changed the course of World War II.

New evidence in the Bermuda Triangle could reveal that Nazis got closer to America than ever believed; using the latest cutting-edge underwater technology, experts investigate the truth behind the shipwreck that shouldn't exist.

A mysterious shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Erie could be the oldest wreck in America's most notorious ship graveyard, and using cutting-edge underwater archaeological methods, experts investigate new leads in this 200-year-old cold case.

On a strange island off the coast of Croatia, the mysterious ruins of a long-abandoned hideout look like they once belonged to a James Bond super-villain, and new discoveries reveal why it was built and why they were abandoned.

An abandoned castle is the site of hundreds of horrific murders perpetrated by the mysterious countess who once lived there, a woman alleged to be one of the most prolific killers in history; new discoveries reveal what really happened here.

A strange bunker in a treacherous landscape once belonged a notorious dictator who's paranoid fantasies drove bizarre and elaborate feats of engineering; new discoveries reveal the secrets of these structures and why the nightmares that built them.

Abandoned towers in southern Greece are the ruins of a fearsome warrior civilization descended from the Spartans, and new discoveries reveal the role these towers played during generations of violent blood feuds among the clans that lived here.

An abandoned Caribbean city partly buried in a strange substance; Indonesian villages swallowed by the earth; Taiwanese temples turned to rubble; an American ghost-town that is still burning today.

An eerie set of buildings in Paris is evidence of an unspeakable evil; new discoveries reveal the horrific things that happened here, and why they were abandoned.

An abandoned Caribbean city partly buried in a strange substance; Indonesian villages swallowed by the earth; Taiwanese temples turned to rubble; an American ghost-town that is still burning today.

An eerie set of buildings in Paris is evidence of an unspeakable evil; new discoveries reveal the horrific things that happened here, and why they were abandoned.

Abandoned towers in southern Greece are the ruins of a fearsome warrior civilization descended from the Spartans, and new discoveries reveal the role these towers played during generations of violent blood feuds among the clans that lived here.

A mysterious shipwreck at the bottom of Lake Erie could be the oldest wreck in America's most notorious ship graveyard, and using cutting-edge underwater archaeological methods, experts investigate new leads in this 200-year-old cold case.

On a strange island off the coast of Croatia, the mysterious ruins of a long-abandoned hideout look like they once belonged to a James Bond super-villain, and new discoveries reveal why it was built and why they were abandoned.

Recently discovered documents show NASA's secret plan B for failure of the first moon landing; a Soyuz capsule carrying NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson back to Earth goes missing; NASA's Cassini mission unravels a three hundred year old.

A mysterious object is orbiting Saturn, and it looks just like the Death Star; new evidence might shed new light on the mysterious death of Yuri Gagarin, the first man in space; when a cutting-edge satellite vanishes, fears of a space war escalate.

Neil Armstrong enters an unexplained spin; an Apollo 17 photo seems to show a US military outpost on the Moon; possible alien life swimming in the oceans of Jupiter's moons.

Experts utilize the latest science and discoveries to investigate the cause of the Milky Way galaxy's gradual death.

Our solar system is home to hundreds of strange, tiny worlds called dwarf planets, and new discoveries reveal the secrets of these mysterious places.

Using cutting-edge forensic analyses, some of the world's leading investigative experts uncover the stunning truth behind compelling mysteries from ancient times to the recent past.

Beneath Yellowstone National Park is one of the world's largest active volcanoes, and it's poised to erupt at any moment; experts use seismic technology and visual imaging to reveal its catastrophic threat.

A nuclear submarine goes missing while spying on Soviet maneuvers, and its wreckage is found on the ocean floor.

Aviator Amelia Earhart's disappearance is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries, but forensic science might finally crack the case, as experts examine human remains that could be proof positive of her whereabouts.

Brand-new evidence reveals the secrets of a Nazi program to build a nuclear bomb; using cutting-edge science and technology, experts uncover classified files that reveal how close Hitler came to this terrifying super weapon.

American diplomats stationed in Cuba begin to experience a bizarre mixture of noxious neurological symptoms and seem to be under a mysterious attack; experts use cutting-edge forensic science to determine if a sinister, sonic weapon is at play.

Three inmates are said to have escaped from Alcatraz prison, but even today, it's never been proven; new evidence might finally crack this notorious cold case, as experts use forensic science and cutting-edge technology to investigate fresh leads.

Aerial drone imaging captures a circular man-made structure that appears to be centuries-old in the remote forests of Aydin, Turkey; experts investigate a lost ancient amphitheater with a history steeped in gladiatorial bloodshed.

Satellite images capture a mysterious fortification concealed beneath a patch of woodland in the remote stretches of Norfolk, England; experts investigate rival royal families and a lost castle that was destroyed during a medieval blood feud.

Satellite images capture a large compound of abandoned structures that are overgrown with vegetation in Indiana; experts investigate and uncover a derelict WWII munitions factory that played a crucial role in US military history.

Satellite images capture miles of aircraft precisely arranged in the vast Arizona desert; experts investigate the largest aircraft storage facility on Earth and the rotting remains of a defining moment in Cold War history.

Satellite images capture an enormous X shape mysteriously carved with precision in the remote Nevada desert; experts investigate a military emergency landing field linked to one of the most astonishing test programs in aviation history.

A ghost ship appears overnight on the shores of Ireland; it may help shed light on the fate of vessels claimed by the most notorious patch of ocean on earth.

Satellite images capture miles of aircraft precisely arranged in the vast Arizona desert; experts investigate the largest aircraft storage facility on Earth and the rotting remains of a defining moment in Cold War history.

Satellite images capture an enormous X shape mysteriously carved with precision in the remote Nevada desert; experts investigate a military emergency landing field linked to one of the most astonishing test programs in aviation history.

A ghost ship appears overnight on the shores of Ireland; it may help shed light on the fate of vessels claimed by the most notorious patch of ocean on earth.

Satellite images capture a large compound of abandoned structures that are overgrown with vegetation in Indiana; experts investigate and uncover a derelict WWII munitions factory that played a crucial role in US military history.

American diplomats stationed in Cuba begin to experience a bizarre mixture of noxious neurological symptoms and seem to be under a mysterious attack; experts use cutting-edge forensic science to determine if a sinister, sonic weapon is at play.

Three inmates are said to have escaped from Alcatraz prison, but even today, it's never been proven; new evidence might finally crack this notorious cold case, as experts use forensic science and cutting-edge technology to investigate fresh leads.

Satellite images capture miles of aircraft precisely arranged in the vast Arizona desert; experts investigate the largest aircraft storage facility on Earth and the rotting remains of a defining moment in Cold War history.

The team tries to control a person's mind. Hosts: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

Satellite images capture an enormous X shape mysteriously carved with precision in the remote Nevada desert; experts investigate a military emergency landing field linked to one of the most astonishing test programs in aviation history.

The guys investigate whether or not a farmer's trousers can suddenly explode. Hosts: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

A ghost ship appears overnight on the shores of Ireland; it may help shed light on the fate of vessels claimed by the most notorious patch of ocean on earth.

Adam and Jamie build the mother of all cannons; nutritional value of breakfast cereal.

Satellite images capture a large compound of abandoned structures that are overgrown with vegetation in Indiana; experts investigate and uncover a derelict WWII munitions factory that played a crucial role in US military history.

A mass grave of mutilated skeletons is unearthed at the frontier of the Roman Empire, experts use advanced digital analysis to reveal the mystery behind these grisly remains.

American diplomats stationed in Cuba begin to experience a bizarre mixture of noxious neurological symptoms and seem to be under a mysterious attack; experts use cutting-edge forensic science to determine if a sinister, sonic weapon is at play.

In an abandoned Maya city, an archaeologist discovers the tomb of a mysterious red skeleton decorated in jade and pearl treasures; experts use cutting-edge tech to reveal who this person was and why they were buried so.

Three inmates are said to have escaped from Alcatraz prison, but even today, it's never been proven; new evidence might finally crack this notorious cold case, as experts use forensic science and cutting-edge technology to investigate fresh leads.

An archaeological excavation uncovers ancient human carnage; experts use 3D modeling to reveal what may be the first major war in human history.

The team tries to control a person's mind. Hosts: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

A temple to the Roman god of the underworld is the site of ritual sacrifice and a gate to the underworld, but it was buried because it was believed to be cursed; experts use cutting-edge forensics to reveal what actually happened here.

The guys investigate whether or not a farmer's trousers can suddenly explode. Hosts: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

Archeologists make a bone-chilling discovery when they unearth 20 mutilated skeletons in Mexico; investigators use advanced forensic analysis to examine the bizarre burial and reveal an ancient case of Mayan mass murder.

Adam and Jamie build the mother of all cannons; nutritional value of breakfast cereal.

Experts use cutting-edge tech to reveal the hidden logic behind the cryptic locations of the ancient Moai statues of Easter Island.

Archaeologists excavating a historic Chilean site make a chilling discovery and find decapitated human skulls separate from a nearby burial site; experts use advanced cranial forensics to reveal what happened to these ancient, butchered victims.

When experts discover a 500-year-old grave, they find mysterious red skulls, pointing to a shocking mass sacrifice; experts use the latest technology and state-of-the-art forensics to investigate what happened at this horrific site.

An archaeological excavation uncovers ancient human carnage; experts use 3D modeling to reveal what may be the first major war in human history.

Off the coast of Tanzania, a puzzling site containing massive stone blocks is revealed on Kilwa Island; the discovery of giant animal bones baffle researchers in Australia; hundreds of human bones are uncovered in a Guatemalan rain forest.

A temple to the Roman god of the underworld is the site of ritual sacrifice and a gate to the underworld, but it was buried because it was believed to be cursed; experts use cutting-edge forensics to reveal what actually happened here.

In Guatemala, archaeologists identify an ancient site containing a series of unknown structures; a lake full of jellyfish is studied on a remote South Pacific island; Argentinian researchers discover a complex that may have a dark past.

Archeologists make a bone-chilling discovery when they unearth 20 mutilated skeletons in Mexico; investigators use advanced forensic analysis to examine the bizarre burial and reveal an ancient case of Mayan mass murder.

On the volcanic island of Kolombagara, explorers uncover a mysterious man-made cave in the dense jungle; a researcher finds two unknown animal skulls in Vietnam; human remains are discovered in a narrow chamber of a South African cave system.

Experts use cutting-edge tech to reveal the hidden logic behind the cryptic locations of the ancient Moai statues of Easter Island.

In the jungles of southern Mexico, a rancher discovers dozens of skulls and bones on a cave floor; strange grass-covered domes are investigated in the Philippines; archaeologists uncover carved stone figures on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Archaeologists excavating a historic Chilean site make a chilling discovery and find decapitated human skulls separate from a nearby burial site; experts use advanced cranial forensics to reveal what happened to these ancient, butchered victims.

Mentioned twelve times in the canonical Gospels, Mary Magdalene remains one of the Bible's most mysterious and controversial figures. Despite her prominence, little is known about her, and depictions of her have varied widely.

When experts discover a 500-year-old grave, they find mysterious red skulls, pointing to a shocking mass sacrifice; experts use the latest technology and state-of-the-art forensics to investigate what happened at this horrific site.

Archaeologists utilize innovative imaging technology to uncover new evidence that could finally solve the ancient mystery behind the Dead Sea Scrolls; the latest scientific investigations reveal how these manuscripts may predict a deadly apocalypse.

Off the coast of Tanzania, a puzzling site containing massive stone blocks is revealed on Kilwa Island; the discovery of giant animal bones baffle researchers in Australia; hundreds of human bones are uncovered in a Guatemalan rain forest.

Mentioned twelve times in the canonical Gospels, Mary Magdalene remains one of the Bible's most mysterious and controversial figures. Despite her prominence, little is known about her, and depictions of her have varied widely.

In Guatemala, archaeologists identify an ancient site containing a series of unknown structures; a lake full of jellyfish is studied on a remote South Pacific island; Argentinian researchers discover a complex that may have a dark past.

Archaeologists utilize innovative imaging technology to uncover new evidence that could finally solve the ancient mystery behind the Dead Sea Scrolls; the latest scientific investigations reveal how these manuscripts may predict a deadly apocalypse.

On the volcanic island of Kolombagara, explorers uncover a mysterious man-made cave in the dense jungle; a researcher finds two unknown animal skulls in Vietnam; human remains are discovered in a narrow chamber of a South African cave system.

In the jungles of southern Mexico, a rancher discovers dozens of skulls and bones on a cave floor; strange grass-covered domes are investigated in the Philippines; archaeologists uncover carved stone figures on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

In the jungles of southern Mexico, a rancher discovers dozens of skulls and bones on a cave floor; strange grass-covered domes are investigated in the Philippines; archaeologists uncover carved stone figures on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Mentioned twelve times in the canonical Gospels, Mary Magdalene remains one of the Bible's most mysterious and controversial figures. Despite her prominence, little is known about her, and depictions of her have varied widely.

When experts discover a 500-year-old grave, they find mysterious red skulls, pointing to a shocking mass sacrifice; experts use the latest technology and state-of-the-art forensics to investigate what happened at this horrific site.

Archaeologists utilize innovative imaging technology to uncover new evidence that could finally solve the ancient mystery behind the Dead Sea Scrolls; the latest scientific investigations reveal how these manuscripts may predict a deadly apocalypse.

Off the coast of Tanzania, a puzzling site containing massive stone blocks is revealed on Kilwa Island; the discovery of giant animal bones baffle researchers in Australia; hundreds of human bones are uncovered in a Guatemalan rain forest.

Adam and Jamie test whether Hollywood heists are really possible.

Mentioned twelve times in the canonical Gospels, Mary Magdalene remains one of the Bible's most mysterious and controversial figures. Despite her prominence, little is known about her, and depictions of her have varied widely.

The latest real-world alarm solutions; underwater explosion.

Archaeologists utilize innovative imaging technology to uncover new evidence that could finally solve the ancient mystery behind the Dead Sea Scrolls; the latest scientific investigations reveal how these manuscripts may predict a deadly apocalypse.

Existence of a massive whirlpool; snowplows burying people.

How traffic signal poles, coffee filters and chainsaw mining machines are made.

In the jungles of southern Mexico, a rancher discovers dozens of skulls and bones on a cave floor; strange grass-covered domes are investigated in the Philippines; archaeologists uncover carved stone figures on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Time delay locks; brownies; pallet dispensers.

Bead wire; mini pepperoni; irrigation sprinklers.

When experts discover a 500-year-old grave, they find mysterious red skulls, pointing to a shocking mass sacrifice; experts use the latest technology and state-of-the-art forensics to investigate what happened at this horrific site.

Mouth-blown window glass; water pumps; sake.

Carved wood sculptures; flatware; cow bells; fountain pens.

Off the coast of Tanzania, a puzzling site containing massive stone blocks is revealed on Kilwa Island; the discovery of giant animal bones baffle researchers in Australia; hundreds of human bones are uncovered in a Guatemalan rain forest.

Olive oil; lift trucks; seamless rolled rings; ski boots.

Professional cookware; luxury inlaid boxes; high-efficiency water heaters; scooters.

Adam and Jamie test whether Hollywood heists are really possible.

Mini GP Motorcycle; fig cookies; tool boxes; pipe bends.

Carbon fiber car parts; hand dryers; recycled polyester yarn; fleece.

The latest real-world alarm solutions; underwater explosion.

Police badges; rum; car washes; pressure gauges.

Metal detectors; muffins; Tiffany reproductions; aircraft engines.

Existence of a massive whirlpool; snowplows burying people.

Riding mowers; popcorn; cultured diamonds.

The Tower of London is a centuries-old castle with a grisly past; using cutting-edge methods, experts investigate this engineering marvel and how it transformed into an infamous prison steeped in blood and intrigue.

How traffic signal poles, coffee filters and chainsaw mining machines are made.

Time delay locks; brownies; pallet dispensers.

King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.

Bead wire; mini pepperoni; irrigation sprinklers.

Mouth-blown window glass; water pumps; sake.

A prehistoric mega-structure emerges from the sands of an English shore that could reveal lost mysteries of the Bronze Age; using pioneering technology and 3D imaging analysis, experts uncover dark, ancient rituals once performed here.

Carved wood sculptures; flatware; cow bells; fountain pens.

Olive oil; lift trucks; seamless rolled rings; ski boots.

Deep in the Iraqi desert, a ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind the ancient structure.

Professional cookware; luxury inlaid boxes; high-efficiency water heaters; scooters.

Mini GP Motorcycle; fig cookies; tool boxes; pipe bends.

Venice was once a fearsome superpower home to secrets, wealth, and treachery; today, scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover the city's ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.

Carbon fiber car parts; hand dryers; recycled polyester yarn; fleece.

Police badges; rum; car washes; pressure gauges.

The sprawling city of Persepolis was capital to the first imperial civilization that conquered most of the known ancient world; experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.

Metal detectors; muffins; Tiffany reproductions; aircraft engines.

Riding mowers; popcorn; cultured diamonds.

Archaeologists examine new evidence uncovered in Turkey that may reveal more about the notorious tale of the Trojans.

The Tower of London is a centuries-old castle with a grisly past; using cutting-edge methods, experts investigate this engineering marvel and how it transformed into an infamous prison steeped in blood and intrigue.

King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.

The secrets of the world's oldest sunken city are lost to history, but hi-tech underwater archaeology answers questions that books cannot; experts explore sunken ruins and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.

Archaeologists examine new evidence uncovered in Turkey that may reveal more about the notorious tale of the Trojans.

Deep in the Iraqi desert, a ziggurat towers over the remains of the first civilization ever known in human history; armed with pioneering satellite imagery, experts investigate the dark mysteries behind the ancient structure.

Venice was once a fearsome superpower home to secrets, wealth, and treachery; today, scientists use pioneering acoustic imaging technology to discover the city's ancient foundations and reveal how it's still standing.

The secrets of the world's oldest sunken city are lost to history, but hi-tech underwater archaeology answers questions that books cannot; experts explore sunken ruins and reveal new discoveries about one of the first great empires.

The sprawling city of Persepolis was capital to the first imperial civilization that conquered most of the known ancient world; experts use advanced forensic archaeology to reveal the secrets behind Persia's mysterious and dominating metropolis.

Archaeologists examine new evidence uncovered in Turkey that may reveal more about the notorious tale of the Trojans.

King Midas and his legendary golden touch is one of the most famous tales in Greek mythology; using advanced archaeological methods, experts travel deep inside mysterious ancient mounds to investigate the truth behind the myth.