The UnXplained

For more than 200 years, men have been coming to Oak Island in search of treasure that has so far eluded them, and has even cost men their lives. Could it be that, as legend suggests, the treasure is protected by a deadly curse?

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, where so many others fail?

Modern prophets. Catastrophic premonitions. Dreams of future crimes. Can people really predict the future? And if so, can we harness this knowledge to avoid the deadly events waiting in the days to come?

Our five senses-sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch-construct the reality of the world around us. But what about when one or more of our senses is heightened, changed, or even taken away?

Abandoned cities. Ancient cultures nearly erased by time. And colossal empires that simply vanished without a trace. How does a civilization become "lost?"

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 really are. Could they in fact be spacecraft piloted by extraterrestrial beings? And if so, how much does the government know about them?

Many of the world's deadliest cults ventured down dark, dangerous rabbit-holes of twisted ideologies, persuading their members to kill. Is there any sense to these sinister groups?

Our world is full of strange and mysterious weather phenomenon that we still have no explanation for. Is it a result of just simple scientific anomalies, or could there be a stranger, more spiritual force at work?

There is much that we still don't know about what lies deep beneath our feet. What is really at the center of the Earth? And if much of our past was subterranean, could our future be as well?

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else? Is it merely for material gain-or is there a deeper reason?

Many have insisted that simple stones can do everything from choosing a king to causing death. So, what is it about rocks and stones that inspires some people to worship them?

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?

Vampires and Werewolves are human monsters, creatures of the night. But, could they actually be... real?

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

A dog that can detect cancer faster than doctors using sophisticated equipment. A horse that can read your mind. And birds that can sense disaster days before it happens. What gives animals these extraordinary powers?

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation.

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?

Our five senses--sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch--construct the reality of the world around us, like a blank canvas continuously painted and repainted over every day.

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves.

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?

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly Unidentified Flying Objects--or "UFOs"--really are.

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