History's Greatest Mysteries

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.[HISTORY Channel]

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. [HISTORY Channel]

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.[HISTORY Channel]

An ancient mechanical device found on a 2,000-year-old shipwreck has become known as the world's first computer. The machine is centuries more advanced than historians thought possible.[HISTORY Channel]

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. [HISTORY Channel]

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.[HISTORY Channel]

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.[HISTORY Channel]

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? [HISTORY Channel]

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.[HISTORY Channel]

Awe-inspiring and mysterious, the pyramids of Egypt are among the most significant wonders of the ancient world. More than 4,000 years old, they are among the most celebrated architectural marvels in the world. [HISTORY Channel]

It's the only unsolved air piracy case in history. In 1971, a man hijacks a Northwest Orient Airlines flight, demanding 4 parachutes and $200,000. He jumps out of the plane with the money and is never seen again. [HISTORY Channel]

It's one of the most famous stories from the Bible: God sends a flood to wipe out nearly every living thing on Earth, except for Noah, his family and the animals he saves in his fabled ark. [HISTORY Channel]

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.

During World War Two, the Nazis stole vast amounts of art, gold, silver and currency, and stashed it across Europe. While some of the plunder has been recovered, much more is still missing nearly 80 years later. [HISTORY Channel]

She was the last pharaoh of Egypt and one of the most famous queens of all time, but her death in 31 B.C. has been shrouded in mystery. Cleopatra's body and final resting place have been lost without a trace.

Nobody knows how the landmark was built.

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.

Thousands of people swear they've encountered this legendary North American creature, but Bigfoot has never been officially identified.

An illness strikes officials in Cuba.

Geoglyphs made in the Peruvian desert.

Laurence Fishburne takes a look at historically important mysteries, well-known myths, and modern legends using new evidence.

For centuries, this 500,000 square mile area of the Atlantic has been the most notorious stretch of ocean on Earth. It's a place where ships, planes, and unsuspecting travelers have been lost, without a trace. [HISTORY Channel]

It's one of the most infamous crimes in American history: the gruesome murder of a young beauty, unsolved for decades. There's a long line of suspects, each more mysterious than the next.

In July 1996, one of the worst aviation disasters in American history leaves 230 people dead and countless questions unanswered.