Lost History
Archaeological anomalies, forgotten events, and the gaps in the historical record that no one has fully explained.
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Following The Footprints of The Devon Devil
In 1855, mysterious cloven hoofprints appeared across 100 miles of Devon snow, walking up walls and across rooftops. Was it the Devil, a hoax, or something else entirely?
This is the Best Evidence that Humans Lived with Dinosaurs
Explore the most compelling claims that humans and dinosaurs coexisted, from biblical accounts and ancient cave art to mysterious artifacts and modern cryptid sightings.
Conspiracy Theories About US Presidents You Never Knew About
From assassination insurance to alien treaties and presidential clones, explore the wildest conspiracy theories surrounding U.S. presidents throughout American history.
The Curse of King Tut's Tomb: Is It Real?
Investigating the legendary curse of King Tutankhamun's tomb, from the mysterious deaths of 1920s Egyptologists to modern scientific explanations for the so-called curse.
The Curse of the Hope Diamond: Exploring it's Lethal Legacy
Uncover the dark legends surrounding the Hope Diamond, from its origins in 17th-century India to its current home at the Smithsonian, and examine whether its notorious curse holds any truth.
Did Aliens Start the Battle of Los Angeles?
The true story behind the 1942 Battle of Los Angeles: wartime panic, anti-aircraft guns firing at unknown objects, and how decades-later hoax documents created an alien conspiracy theory.
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Was Robin Hood real?
Explore the origins of Robin Hood, from medieval ballads to historical candidates. Discover whether this beloved outlaw was based on a real person or purely a creation of folklore.
Was There an Advanced Civilization Before Our Own?
Could an advanced civilization have existed on Earth before our own? We examine Graham Hancock's controversial theories, the Silurian Hypothesis, and what science actually says about lost civilizations.
Was William Shakespeare a Real Person?
Explore the centuries-old debate over William Shakespeare's identity, from the evidence for his existence to the alternative theories proposing Francis Bacon, Edward de Vere, and others as the true author.
What happened to the SS Waratah?
In 1909, the SS Waratah vanished without a trace off the coast of South Africa with 211 passengers and crew. Explore the theories, sightings, and investigations behind one of history's most enduring nautical mysteries.
What Really Happened in Portlock, Alaska?
Uncover the real story behind Portlock, Alaska's abandoned ghost town. Separating Nantiinaq Bigfoot legend from historical fact, we examine the mysterious disappearances, gruesome murders, and economic forces that shaped this Kenai Peninsula mystery.
What Was The ‘Monkey Man’ Of Delhi?
In May 2001, hundreds of Delhi residents reported attacks by a mysterious half-man, half-monkey creature. Explore the bizarre true story of the Monkey Man panic, the deaths it caused, and what really happened.