Strangest Things
Documentary • History
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Ancient Alien ComputerAn ancient piece of corroded metal is more than it seems: an alien-looking device of intricate dials and cogs; using cutting-edge imaging technology, experts examine what could actually be a 2,000-year-old computer.
Nazi Mystery MachineAn unassuming 80-year-old device that has the appearance of a typewriter could actually be one of the greatest secret weapons in history; using cutting-edge digital technology, experts investigate the secrets of a revolutionary encryption machine.
King Tut's Glass ScarabThe jeweled-encrusted pectoral of King Tut is a hieroglyphic artifact of stunning craftsmanship and one of the greatest treasures of the pharaohs.
The Baghdad BatteryA mysterious 2000-year-old jar containing copper and iron may be the most controversial archaeological find of all time.
Curse of the Treasure ScrollsA bizarre find called Copper Scroll is one of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls, but it's unlike any of the others; this strange relic might hold clues to a long-lost treasure, and cutting-edge science may finally reveal answers to this mystery.
Minoan Enigma RelicA strange 3,000-year-old relic found in an ancient Minoan palace is marked with enigmatic images that no one has ever managed to decode; experts might finally reveal its secrets using cutting-edge technology.
Mystery of the Black MirrorThe Obsidian Mirror is a mysterious artifact crafted from volcanic rock, and it's said to be a supernatural device used to communicate with angels and spirits; experts use cutting-edge tech to discover who made this strange relic and why.
The Mask of AgamemnonInvestigating whether a gold death mask is the face of a king who fought in the Trojan Wars; three ancient chalk carvings could be the secret to constructing Stonehenge; how a printing plate from the UK Treasury ended up in an Austrian lake.
The Towie BallContaining intricately carved concentric circles, the Towie Ball is one of the finest Neolithic stoneworks ever discovered; using cutting-edge imaging technology, experts investigate the purpose behind this 5,000-year-old black stone mystery.
Phineas Gage's SkullThe shattered skull of a 19th century railway worker is now one of the most astonishing objects in the history of medical science; experts explore this traumatic injury to reveal how it changed the field of neuroscience.
The PsychographInvestigating whether a machine can read personalities; an ancient golden mask painted with human blood; a cursed chicken pot.
The Standard of UrDiscovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, a mysterious wooden box adorned with an elaborate mosaic continues to mystify archaeologists today; experts explore the meaning behind its intricate and enigmatic images.
Secrets of the Star DiskA bronze disk adorned with gold may contain the oldest images of the cosmos ever discovered.
Curse of the Piltdown ManHidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms around the world are the most remarkable and mysterious objects on Earth, and using the latest research and technology, experts investigate these incredible artifacts to uncover their secrets.
The Dixon RelicsA stone sphere, a hook and five fragments of wood are the only objects ever discovered inside the Great Pyramid of Giza; experts investigate if they can explain the mysteries behind the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
The Assassination SphereA minuscule metal sphere containing two microscopic holes could be the smallest murder weapon in history; experts explore how this tiny object is linked to one of the most bizarre true crime cases of the 20th century.
The Macabre Hat of TeethA museum in South London contains a disturbing tattered hat made of brown felt and decorated with more than 80 human teeth; using the latest imaging technology, experts investigate to uncover the macabre origins of this mysterious Victorian-era cap.
The Mamari TabletAn ancient tablet discovered on the remote reaches of Easter Island is etched in a mysterious glyph system that has yet to be deciphered; experts use cutting-edge tech to determine if this wooden relic could be the key to a lost civilization.
The Jericho HeadIn 1953, a team of archaeologists uncover a bizarre, plastered human skull in the ancient city of Jericho; experts investigate the mysterious purpose and identity behind this 9,000-year-old clay-covered artifact.
The Standard of Ur
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