Using new evidence to look at some of the most historically important mysteries of recent times.

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Hidden in the Nevada desert, a top-secret military base remains one of the most heavily restricted sites in the United States; since the 1950s, speculation has swirled about its true purpose-ranging from hiding experimental aircraft and even alien technology; Area 51 keeps its mysteries so closely guarded that not even the president is fully briefed; what is the government really hiding there?
At the end of World War II, many Nazi officials are captured and tried for their crimes; but one of the architects of the Holocaust, Adolf Eichmann, slips through the cracks, repeatedly eluding Nazi hunters from around the globe.
It's one of humanity's oldest nightmares-at the full moon, werewolves that once were men hunt human prey and then feast on their flesh. Stories of this terrifying transformation persist to this day; do real facts lie behind the enduring stories of werewolves?
The world's most famous painting vanishes in a daring heist, sparking international outrage and a global manhunt; a master detective is called in, who zeroes in on a handful of suspects with the motive and means to pull off the theft; who stole the legendary Mona Lisa?
It's one of the most legendary monsters said to be lurking in the vast open seas. With stories going back hundreds of years, this elusive creature has terrorized sailors and baffled scientists. Is this predator the stuff of legend… or could the Kraken be real?
The notorious mafia kingpin Sam Giancana is shot execution style in his own home. The larger-than-life mobster had many enemies, from inside the mafia to the CIA. Was his death a crime of passion? The result of unpaid debts? Or part of an alleged government cover-up for a presidential assassination? Why was Sam Giancana killed, and who ordered the hit?
A twisted mastermind uses homemade bombs to terrorize the nation. Despite one of the most extensive manhunts in U.S. history, he still manages to stay one step ahead of law enforcement for nearly two decades. How did investigators finally catch "The Unabomber," and bring one of America's most elusive criminals to justice?
A series of shocking murders shake the city of Boston to its core. Each victim, 13 women in all, bore the signature of this serial killer: a bow wrapped around their neck. With the Boston police department facing enormous pressure to bring this predator-or predators-to justice, all eyes are on Boston. Sixty years later, the question remains: who was the Boston Strangler?
A shot rings out from the balcony of the Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C., and America's 16th president—Abraham Lincoln—has been killed. It has been long thought that this was the work of one man… but some believe the assassination was part of a larger plot months in the making. Who was behind the plan to assassinate President Lincoln?
El Chapo is an untouchable drug lord who sat atop a criminal empire and became the most wanted man in the world; for fifteen years, the U.S. and Mexico tries to hunt down El Chapo, but he is always a few steps ahead; how did investigators finally bring El Chapo to justice?
Bruce Lee was a seemingly invincible icon and the closest thing that we had to a real-life superhero. His athleticism and drive would change martial arts for the rest of time. But when he is found dead at his peak at the age of 32, many don't believe the coroner's assessment. So, what-or who-killed Bruce Lee?
Known for their seafaring skills and feared for their ferocity, the Vikings amassed gold, silver and other riches while trading and raiding across Europe; catches of this treasure have been found in Europe and North America, but this may be just the tip of the iceberg; are there any rich Viking hoards still waiting to be found? And if so, where are they?
On December 11, 1978, a gang of thieves lifted around $5 million in cash and $800,000 in jewelry from a luxury airline hangar at New York's JFK Airport, marking the largest heist in U.S. history at that time. The authorities interview employees and find a connection to local mafia bosses… but every time they close in on a potential suspect, that suspect ends up dead. Almost 50 years later, they still haven't found all the culprits-or the goods. So, who orchestrated the Lufthansa heist?
During World War II, a fiery phenomenon terrorizes American airmen in the night skies over Europe; the pilots call these fireballs "Foo Fighters," and swear they move at over 200 mph and defy the laws of physics. But what are they?
One of Germany's top military minds during WWII, General Erwin Rommel The Desert Fox, tears through North Africa; as he captures territory, and imprisons local Jews in camps, he steals their gold and valuables in the name of the Führer; but when the allies surrender, that wealth is nowhere to be found; for decades, many have looked for this elusive treasure. What became of Rommel's gold?
When the British Red Coats march into Lexington in 1775 prepared for a surprise attack, they are met with a small scrappy militia ready for a fight; it's the battle that kicked off the American Revolution, but centuries later, two questions remain: Who warned the Patriots that the British were coming and who fired the shot heard round the world?
As one renowned military leader, his conquests were so decisive that some believed he was descended from the gods; at only 32, with a vast empire that was rapidly expanding, Alexander the Great died unexpectedly; what, or who, is responsible for the death of Alexander the Great?
During the final days of the Civil War, Confederate leaders evacuate Richmond carrying roughly half a million dollars in gold and silver; as the group travels south, President Jefferson Davis uses the funds to pay fleeing soldiers and settle government debts; Union forces capture Davis in Georgia with only a small amount of cash on his person; a portion of the remaining money ends up stolen by bandits in Georgia, while the rest enters federal custody or stays unaccounted for.
As the country reels in the aftermath of 9/11, an entirely new threat terrifies the nation; deadly anthrax spores sent through the mail kill five people and spread authorities thin; the FBI works around the clock to stop this brazen act of bioterrorism, but the letters keep coming.
On Sept. 11, 2001, coordinated terrorist attacks change America; mastermind Osama bin Laden threatens further violence, prompting a global manhunt by U.S. intelligence forces; nearly a decade later, U.S. Navy SEALs raid a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and kill him during a night operation.

The Hunt for Osama bin Laden: Case Closed

The Hunt for Adolf Eichmann: Case Closed

As the country reels in the aftermath of 9/11, an entirely new threat terrifies the nation; deadly anthrax spores sent through the mail kill five people and spread authorities thin; the FBI works around the clock to stop this brazen act of bioterrorism, but the letters keep coming.
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On Sept. 11, 2001, coordinated terrorist attacks change America; mastermind Osama bin Laden threatens further violence, prompting a global manhunt by U.S. intelligence forces; nearly a decade later, U.S. Navy SEALs raid a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and kill him during a night operation.
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On Christmas morning in 1945, five siblings vanish from their family home in West Virginia during a raging fire; despite the work of dozens of investigators and thousands of amateur sleuths, the mystery remains.
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In 2016, a mysterious illness strikes dozens of government officials in Cuba; hundreds more are afflicted.
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A perfectly masterminded plot leads to one of the most brazen prison breaks in American history; with only a handful of clues left behind, the search for the infamous Alcatraz escapees continues to this day.
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The Titanic's tragic story captures the imagination of the public and experts of all kinds, who, decades after the ship's demise, still seek answers; a look into new evidence that might reveal more about how and why the Titanic sank.
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Using new evidence to look at some of the most historically important mysteries of recent times.

Laurence Fishburne, Martin Morgan, Robert Cargill, Caroline Cory, Michael Dennin

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