History's Greatest Mysteries Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Montezuma's Lost TreasureAn 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, but its whereabouts remains a mystery. What really happened to Montezuma's lost treasure?
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Episode 2 - The Garden of EdenMost people know it as the biblical birthplace of man--The Garden of Eden. But is the Garden of Eden really just a story to explain human creation? Or could it be a real place? And if the Garden of Eden did exist--where exactly was it? Some of the possibilities may surprise you.
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Episode 3 - The Lost Fortune of the Knights TemplarOver seven hundred years ago, a medieval religious order protected a vast treasure of gold silver, precious gems, and religious relics... and then it all mysteriously vanished. For centuries, historians and fortune hunters have crossed continents searching for these ancient riches, which would be worth billions today. What happened to the secret hoard of the Knights Templar?
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Episode 4 - The Shroud of TurinThe haunting image of the Shroud of Turin has captivated millions around the world. But what exactly is it that we are seeing, and how did it come to be? Scientists and theologians are searching to answer the same question: Is the Shroud of Turin truly an image of Jesus? Or something very different?
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Episode 5 - Captain Kidd's TreasureIt'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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Episode 6 - Escape from AlcatrazA perfectly masterminded plot leads to the most brazen prison break 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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Episode 7 - The Battle of Los AngelesOn February 24, 1942, less than three months after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, military radar picks up what appears to be enemy aircraft over Los Angeles. Air raid sirens send citizens scrambling, as troops fire more than 1400 rounds of anti-aircraft artillery at the illusive targets. When the smoke clears, the incident is veiled in secrecy and lies. What exactly triggered the so-called Battle of Los Angeles?
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Episode 8 - The Mystery of Machu PicchuWith 500-year-old secrets, hidden in skeletons and stone, Machu Picchu is one of the most puzzling archaeological sites on earth. It's among the ancient world's most enduring riddles: Who built this astonishing complex, and why?
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