The UnXplained

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. Are there strange forces these escapees draw upon to beat the odds? Or will the secrets of how they cheated captivity remain UnXplained?

Our five senses construct the reality of the world around us. But what happens when one or more senses is heightened, changed or taken away? Do we have limitless sensory potential, and is it possible we have a mysterious sixth sense?

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things or even people can be tainted with dark curses. But can these mysterious curses really have the power to bring us harm?

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly UFOs are. The most controversial theory is that they are spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrial beings. Could it be true? And if so, how much does the government know about these spacecraft and aliens?

Despite all of our modern technology, there is much that we still don't know about what lies beneath our feet, deep underground. What is at the center of the Earth? Could there be a hollow environment? How much of mankind's history was underground?

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. When does the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred? Is it possible that by pretending to be someone else, a person can actually become that person?

Many believe the Bible to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade. What's the truth?

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why?

America's monuments are groundbreaking feats of engineering and history. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us?

According to Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. Did Atlantis really exist?

For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work. What makes us want to create magnificent buildings?

Mankind's quest for gold harkens back thousands of years, but what is the special power that gold wields over our collective consciousness?

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Can these bizarre vanishings just be chalked up to tragic accidents?

The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security. How could human beings be capable of these horrific atrocities?

We examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history. In the future, might we face diseases that are different from ones we've experienced before?

For centuries, humanity has looked up at the moon with a sense of wonder. But is the moon just a rock floating in space? Or could it hold profound secrets-and incredible powers?

What motivates someone to steal? Is it just for the money, or could a criminal have other reasons for pulling off a particularly daring robbery?