History's Greatest Mysteries: Folklore

Explore Ponce de Leon's quest to find the "waters of immortality" in the early 16th century. Examine the origins of the mythology that led medieval Spaniards to believe that magical waters could be found in India.

Head deep into the Venezuela wilderness where there have been sightings of the huge man-eating snake, the anaconda. Could a human become their next victim?

Vampire legends have two things in common: drinking blood and returning from the dead. From the Bible and ancient Mesopotamia to blood drinking societies in New York, get the truth behind this historic legend.

Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious beast attacked and killed 102 villagers in Gevaudan. Follow a veteran criminal profiler and renowned cryptozoologist as they investigate the legend of the notorious Wolfman.

The Abominable Snowman is among the most frightening and notorious monsters. This ferocious nocturnal creature is said to attack people and slaughter animals. Ascend the snowy peaks where the beast was spotted.

The New Testament's Book of Revelations foretells the coming of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse, heralding the end of days. Do current events confirm its predictions?

Are King Arthur, Merlin, Lancelot, Guinevere, and the Knights of the Round Table real or legend?

From the secret initiation ceremony to the murderous ancient Egyptian legend that inspired their rituals, discover the true nature of the secret and mystical organization known as freemasons.

The final chapters of the New Testament describe mankind's violent end of days—a seven-year period of death and destruction. Who is the Antichrist? Who will survive God's wrath? And when will this apocalypse happen?

Was Dr. Frankenstein born from novelist Mary Shelley's mind, or was he based in reality? Explore the competing theories about the origins of the iconic character.

Do texts other than the Bible reinforce the idea of Eden? Sift through the evidence to decode an age-old mystery about how paradise was lost, and where it might be found.

Recent discoveries of previously unknown hominids and breakthroughs in genetic technology have given a nation of Bigfoot believers new hope that this mysterious man-ape will be found.

Travel to Egypt and join a team of archaeologists who have uncovered the lost fourth pyramid of Giza, and explore the most powerful - and arguably the most debauched - of all Egypt's dynasties.

The search for the Loch Ness Monster has captivated the world for decades, but now a startling realization about "Nessie" might shatter this age-old myth. Could the Loch Ness Monster be dead?

History's most acclaimed prophet, Nostradamus, saw the arrival of three antichrists who would plague mankind. But who are they? Believers search his writings for evidence.

In a country torn by bloody civil war, a Romanian prince seizes power, becoming known across Europe for both breathtaking courage and terrifying cruelty.

In 1994, a journalist stumbled upon a manuscript from 1629 titled "Nostradamus Vatinicia Code" that contained cryptic images and watercolors by the visionary himself. How did the manuscript survive for so long?

Adventurer-geologist Dr. Martin Pepper sets out to prove his theory that the true Atlantis existed on the Greek island of Santorini, and was destroyed in the biggest volcanic eruption in human history.

For over 400 years, the disappearance of 117 colonists from Roanoke Island has been America's oldest mystery. Now, a mysterious stone inscription may lead to uncovering the truth.

The sorcerer's stone was a compound in the Middle Ages that was said to grant immortality. Were alchemists' quests to find it based on sound scientific ground? And did some, as is still rumored, actually succeed?

New leads on the missing Ground Zero Flag, the lost Hitler Photo Albums and the stolen Roots Plaque, plus new stories of FDR's missing inaugural address, and the missing White House "w" keys.

Learn the true tale of the original mad scientist, Johann Konrad Dipple, whose efforts to brew a secret elixir of life intertwined with the dark world of alchemy and body-snatching.

A museum director makes a desperate attempt to uncover the secrets of an unassuming box that let loose inexplicable paranormal activity into his life.

Hundreds of witnesses have encountered the paranormal in Gettysburg, PA, making it one of America's most haunted towns. What do these spirits want us to know about the bloodiest battle ever fought on North American soil?

The spirits of patients and abusive employees still roam the halls of Pennhurst asylum, reminding visitors of the tragic lessons learned during one of the darkest times in American history.