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Original AirdateOct 3, 2023
Special compilation of episodes from "The UnXplained" explores the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries.
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18. Strange Experiments
Air Date Nov 3, 2026
The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is a lifelong endeavor as society moves forward. We continue to push boundaries, test new ideas and ask new questions about what's possible. But is there a line where this noble scientific pursuit becomes something strange, unconventional—or even dangerous? What causes a controlled experiment to go horribly wrong?
17. Ritual Practices
Air Date Nov 3, 2026
Cultures all around the world participate in unique practices known as rituals, often involving prayer, singing, dancing and sacred artifacts; while some are meant to unite a society or honor a certain god, the true purpose of others remains a mystery; can an ancient technique performed in India extend the human lifespan? And what kind of trials does it take to become an assassin?
16. Lost Fortunes
Air Date Oct 27, 2026
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?
15. Shadow Societies
Air Date Oct 27, 2026
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.
14. Underwater Mysteries
Air Date Oct 20, 2026
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.
13. Powerful Objects
Air Date Oct 20, 2026
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?
12. Meteor Mysteries
Air Date Oct 13, 2026
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.
11. A Life of Crime
Air Date Oct 13, 2026
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.
10. Malevolent Curses
Air Date Oct 6, 2026
What does it mean when a certain location or mysterious object is referred to as "cursed"? Is it simply a creation of the human imagination mixed with myth, legends, and stories used to explain the common fears inside of us? Perhaps certain areas really are haunted or contain some dark energy emanating from a violent event in the past. Can possessing a dazzling diamond cause those who hold it to suffer misfortune, tragedy and death?
9. Island Secrets
Air Date Oct 6, 2026
Islands emerge from ocean waves across the planet; while differing in size, shape and distance from mainlands, certain islands contain forbidden curses, dangerous creatures and long-lost treasures; island locales reveal facts about former inhabitants and remaining artifacts; tragedy and misfortune follow occupants of a once opulent seaside villa; an island off the coast of Japan provides evidence of a lost civilization.
8. Diabolical Killers
Air Date Oct 28, 2025
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.
7. Shadows of the Ancient Past
Air Date Oct 28, 2025
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?
6. Primal Fears
Air Date Oct 21, 2025
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.
5. Creatures of the Night
Air Date Oct 21, 2025
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.
4. Unstoppable Outbreaks
Air Date Oct 14, 2025
From strange afflictions to infections that ravage populations, it's frightening to think that one of us can contract dangerous and often deadly diseases.
3. Powerful Predictions
Air Date Oct 14, 2025
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.
2. Legendary Weapons
Air Date Oct 7, 2025
Do certain weapons recorded in the pages of history, like the dagger of King Tut or the Swords of Damascus, actually contain incredible power?
1. Mysterious America
Air Date Oct 7, 2025
From UFO sightings witnessed by thousands to missing civilizations with evidence left in their wake, North America is filled with unresolved questions and mysteries.
25. Beyond Death
Air Date Oct 9, 2024
Throughout human history, how the dead are treated is as important as how the living are treated, and questions of both death and the afterlife have been at the heart of every known culture.
24. Encountering Evil
Air Date Oct 29, 2024
While many believe that there is some darkness in our world, people wonder if it's something that emanates from strange locations, something that tempts humanity, or a feeling that invades.
23. The Mystery of Faith
Air Date Oct 22, 2024
Believers have researched texts and studied histories throughout centuries, not only to strengthen their faith, but to find deeper meanings and profound answers to existence itself.
22. The Quest for Lost Treasures
Air Date Oct 22, 2024
The fascination with lost treasures has captured mankind's curiosity for centuries, and new evidence and research have led many across the globe in the quest for vast riches.
21. National Secrets
Air Date Oct 15, 2024
Deep within the recesses of the US government archives are secrets that will never see the light of day; but thanks to eyewitness encounters and devoted research many odd events are being uncovered and re-examined.
20. Enigmas of World War Two
Air Date Oct 15, 2024
World War II was a large and deadly conflict; from 1939 until 1945, more than fifty nations engaged in harrowing combat, and while the Axis Powers were eventually defeated, plenty of mysteries emerged from the rubble.
19. Dangerous Depths
Air Date Oct 8, 2024
For centuries, mankind has wondered what lies hidden in the depths of the Earth; for instance, the military secrets that underground bases like Area 51 and the Cheyenne Mountain Complex hold.
18. Ancient Ruins Revealed
Air Date Oct 8, 2024
Looking at what else could be uncovered from ancient sites.
17. The End of Days
Air Date Oct 1, 2024
Since the dawn of civilization, humanity has been fixated on predictions of the end times and their own demise.
16. Strange Forces of Nature
Air Date Oct 1, 2024
Phenomena and undefinable events in the natural world that continue to pique interest and stoke fears; powerful earthquakes that might have a human-involved origin; balls of energy that are proven to exist, but without any answer of its creation; strange accounts of fish falling from the sky; a seemingly endless darkness recorded in the 6th century.