The UnXplained Season 5
Explore the world’s most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Each episode features compelling contributions from scientists, historians, witnesses and experiencers—each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible actually can happen.
Episodes
E1For centuries archaeologists and explorers have been obsessed with locating ancient cities lost to time. Some of these places are recorded in historical texts, while others are part of oral traditions and folklore. How…
E2For over 100,000 years, humans have found ways to lay the dead to rest. Graves, tombs, cremations are all considered respectful ways to provide the deceased with a final resting place. But is it possible that some of…
E3Throughout history, every major civilization has believed in curses, and their power to inflict harm on the unsuspecting. Today, many people are still afraid of walking into a cursed place or touching a…
E4The world is full of stunning displays of natural phenomena that are so spectacular and, at times, so strange they defy conventional wisdom. Can science explain Earth's mysteries? Or does human knowledge of the Earth…
E5Throughout history, many have claimed to be able to see into the future. These mystics, prophets, and clairvoyants received visions of events that changed the course of history. But what did their prophecies reveal? And…
E6Throughout the world, there have been countless sightings of bizarre creatures that, based on eyewitness accounts, can only be described as monsters, and fearsome beasts that cannot be explained by science. Is it…
E7Throughout human history, diverse cultures have all used sacred rituals to express their spiritual beliefs. And while some ceremonial practices may appear strange, there are many rituals that are thought to unlock…
E8Every year, thousands of people report looking up at the sky and witnessing unidentified flying objects. A vast majority of these strange and disturbing incidents take place in the same locations on Earth. Is it…
E9Throughout the world, there are ancient structures that defy explanation because even with today's technology they would be nearly impossible to duplicate. How were ancient civilizations able to build such extraordinary…
E10Throughout history and across the globe, there have been many sacred relics believed to be imbued with mystical powers. Is it really possible that these ordinary items, like a tooth, or a soldier's spear, can have the…