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Season 2

The UnXplained

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Season released 11th Jul, 2020.

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Season 2 Episodes

S02 Episode 1

The Greatest Escapes

Some of history's greatest stories of escape defy explanation, including Harry Houdini's daring feats, and the escape from Alcatraz.

40 mins · Sat, 11 Jul 2020

S02 Episode 2

Superhuman Senses

The five senses help to construct the reality of the world, like a blank canvas continuously painted and repainted every day.

40 mins · Sat, 18 Jul 2020

S02 Episode 3

Mysterious Curses

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people could be tainted with dark curses, from ominous lakes that morph into watery graves, to paintings and precious stones that bring death or destruction to their keepers.

40 mins · Sat, 25 Jul 2020

S02 Episode 4

The Truth About UFO's

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly unidentified flying objects really are. Theories have been put forth that attribute UFOs to everything from secret military aircraft to weather phenomena and more.

40 mins · Sat, 1 Aug 2020

S02 Episode 5

The Underground World

Despite the sophistication of modern technology, there is much that people still don't know about what lies beneath Earth's surface, deep underground.

40 mins · Sat, 8 Aug 2020

S02 Episode 6

Leading Double Lives

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. Explores what compels a person to attempt to become someone else, and when the line between impersonation and transformation get blurred.

40 mins · Sat, 15 Aug 2020

S02 Episode 7

Mysteries of the Bible

Many believe it to be the Word of God; others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be man made.

40 mins · Fri, 1 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 8

The UnXplained With William Shatner

Examines mankind's fascination with the dead, from ancient civilisations to 20th-century empires, and the possible reasons for that focus.

40 mins · Fri, 8 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 8

Mysterious Mummies

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why? Are we simply too attached to the living to let them go? Or could it be that death isn't really the end, but rather a transition to a new beginning?

42 mins · Fri, 8 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 9

Secrets of America's Monuments

America's monuments are inarguably impressive due to their colossal size and scope, their groundbreaking feats of engineering, and their storied histories, as well as the closely guarded secrets their implacable facades may be hiding.

40 mins · Fri, 15 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 10

The UnXplained With William Shatner

According to the Greek philosopher Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilisation before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. William Shatner explores whether Plato's story is merely a myth.

40 mins · Fri, 22 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 11

Extraordinary Engineering

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 that are bigger and grander than ourselves--and last for centuries? Whether it's Stonehenge, the Notre Dame Cathedral, or the world's tallest skyscrapers--extraordinary works of engineering are evidence of a strong instinct within us that we don't fully understand. Are we trying to prove something? Or perhaps show our power over nature? Or could there be another reason that is, for now...UnXplained?

42 mins · Fri, 29 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 11

The UnXplained With William Shatner

For centuries, humanity has been compelled to build remarkable structures that are much more than simple places of shelter or work. Explores what compels the creation of magnificent buildings that are bigger and grander than their creators.

40 mins · Fri, 29 Jan 2021

S02 Episode 12

The Power Of Gold

As one of the most valuable and coveted precious metals on the planet, gold's power over mankind harkens back thousands of years.

40 mins · Fri, 19 Feb 2021

S02 Episode 13

The Truth About Bigfoot

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. While science has yet to prove the existence of this mythical man-beast, countless researchers and experiencers around the world are convinced that there is a giant, ape-like animal hiding in remote parts of the world. They point to the discovery of large, inexplicable footprints as evidence of the so-called "Bigfoot" that they hope to prove is real. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

42 mins · Fri, 26 Feb 2021

S02 Episode 13

The UnXplained With William Shatner

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs.

40 mins · Fri, 26 Feb 2021

S02 Episode 14

Bizarre Vanishings

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, to pull off an ingenious scam? Or is there a deeper reason? At one time or another, we’ve all fantasized about trying on a new identity, but 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, at least in their mind?

42 mins · Fri, 5 Mar 2021

S02 Episode 14

The UnXplained With William Shatner

Stories of mysterious disappearances are compelling and confounding, such as Flight MH370 and disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle. Explores if such phenomenon could be bad luck or the unexplained.

40 mins · Fri, 5 Mar 2021

S02 Episode 15

Serial Killers

The contempt for life exhibited by serial killers makes us question our own safety. Psychopaths and sadists rarely show regret or empathy for the lives they destroy.

40 mins · Fri, 12 Mar 2021

S02 Episode 16

The Mystery of Plagues

On March 11th, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of the lethal Coronavirus had become a worldwide pandemic. We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s. Jenner's vaccine was one of the first major breakthroughs in modern medicine and helped to end humanity's superstitious attitude towards disease. But in the future, might we face diseases that are different from the ones we've experienced in the past?

42 mins · Fri, 2 Apr 2021

S02 Episode 16

The UnXplained With William Shatner

Examining some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances used to combat these diseases, including the development of Edward Jenner's vaccine for smallpox in the 1790s.

40 mins · Fri, 2 Apr 2021

S02 Episode 17

Mysteries of the Moon

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 perhaps even possess incredible powers? That is what we will try and find out.

42 mins · Fri, 9 Apr 2021

S02 Episode 17

The UnXplained With William Shatner

Experts question whether the moon is just a rock floating in space, or whether it holds profound secrets and perhaps even possesses incredible powers.

40 mins · Fri, 9 Apr 2021

S02 Episode 18

Outrageous Robberies

Will we ever understand the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes -- or will the mind of a master criminal remain - UnXplained?

42 mins · Fri, 16 Apr 2021

S02 Episode 18

The UnXplained With William Shatner

In an effort to explain the mind of the master criminal, experts ponder the motivations that drive people to undertake the most bizarre, intricate, and dangerous crimes.

40 mins · Fri, 16 Apr 2021

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