History's Greatest Mysteries

A cold case that ignites every parent's worst fears: on Christmas morning, 1945, five siblings vanish from their family home in West Virginia during a raging fire. The devastated Sodder family spends the rest of their lives trying to find out what happened. Despite the work of dozens of investigators and thousands of amateur sleuths, the mystery remains: what happened to the Sodder children?

It might be the world's most mysterious book: a medieval manuscript filled with unidentifiable drawings, written in a secret language so complex that even the world's best code breakers can't crack it. What is the Voynich Manuscript?

A spree of gruesome murders shocks Victorian England--and the world. The homicidal maniac responsible remains a mystery. Can history's most notorious serial killer ever be identified? Who is Jack the Ripper?

When the infant son of an aviation legend is snatched from his crib at home, it ignites a media firestorm. After a nationwide manhunt, the supposed culprit is brought to justice. But did authorities get the right man?

A series of unexplained deaths near Chicago in 1982 starts a nationwide panic. The victims are connected by one frightening detail: cyanide-tainted capsules of Extra Strength Tylenol. 40 years later, it remains an active FBI investigation. Can the elusive killer finally be identified and brought to justice?

Despite centuries of sightings and searches, one of the most infamous deep-sea monsters remains unidentified. As evidence continues to mount, the mystery endures: does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? And if so, what could it be?

In 1969, one of history's most elusive serial killers terrorizes Northern California. He taunts investigators with cryptic ciphers and clues, leaving police and the public questioning his identity for over 50 years. Can new evidence and technology finally crack his code? Who is the Zodiac Killer?

On Nov 22, 1963, President John F Kennedy is assassinated, shaking the nation to its core. While an initial suspect is captured, many believe there's more to the story. Investigators and amateur sleuths alike have been searching for answers for almost 60 years. Will newly declassified documents and evidence finally provide closure?

In 1587, a group of settlers land off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island to establish the first English Colony in America. But only a few years later, the 115 men, women and children seemingly vanish without a trace, leaving only cryptic clues. The search to find out their fate has endured for over 400 years. Can new technology finally tell us what happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

In 1997, thousands of people across Phoenix witness a series of strange lights unlike anything they've ever seen. Could this be one of the largest-scale UFO sightings in history, or is there another explanation for this mysterious phenomenon?

One of the holiest and most powerful relics from the Bible has been missing for over 2,000 years. While some believe the Ark of the Covenant was destroyed, many people think it's still out there. Could new clues finally tell us what happened to the Ark, and lead us to where it can be found?