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The UnXplained Special Presentation Season 1 Episodes

Season 1 Episode Guide

20 Episodes 2023 - 2024

Episode 1

Mystical Structures

Tue, Oct 3, 2023

For thousands of years, mankind has erected countless incredible buildings, but there are a select few that appear to be more than just impressive feats of engineering. Some structures may actually be imbued with incredible powers. Do incredible structures like the Men-an-Tol Monolith or the colossal Olmec heads somehow harness mystical powers beyond our comprehension?

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Episode 2

Defying Death

Tue, Oct 10, 2023

How do some people live through the impossible? Whether it's surviving a plane crash in a remote jungle, nearly freezing to death in the wheel well of a trans-Atlantic flight, or being struck by lightning not once, but many times...do we have a hidden reserve of inexplicable energy locked away inside us that can be released when the situation calls for it? And what can we learn from these incredible survivors who evade and even defy death itself?

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Episode 3

Biblical Artifacts

Tue, Oct 17, 2023

From holy constructions like Noah's Ark to objects of great mystery, like the cloth Jesus was said to be buried in, could the objects described in the Bible be real, and might they truly have a connection to God? From relics like the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail, to a tower that could touch heaven, is it possible to uncover the real history of these biblical artifacts and the possible powers that they possess?

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Episode 4

Extraordinary Abilities

Tue, Oct 24, 2023

History is full of incredible individuals who prove that seemingly ordinary people can accomplish what many of us would define as impossible. We are often astonished at what can be achieved by our fellow man--from feats so incredible they appear to be "magic", to extrasensory abilities like remote viewing or enduring extreme temperatures by using one's mind--the capabilities of these individuals continue to astound and amaze us. Which begs the question, how do people develop such extraordinary abilities?

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Episode 5

Dark Forces

Tue, Oct 31, 2023

Is our world home to mysterious, dark forces that we don't fully understand? Whether it's the eerie atmosphere of a mansion that's been visited by the dead, the tomb of an ancient warlord, or even a cursed painting--are many who believe that dark, powerful energies permeate our existence. But is this all just the stuff of myth and superstition? Or is it possible that evil really does lurk all around us?

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Episode 6

Signs of Alien Life

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

Is it possible that other intelligent species exist in the universe? If so, is there evidence of these extraterrestrials hiding in plain sight? From UFO sightings by the military, to strange structures on Mars, the evidence is mounting that we may not be alone. But if extraterrestrials exist, what are their views toward humanity? And should we see them as friend...or foe?

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Episode 7

Glimpses of the Future

Wed, Mar 29, 2023

Throughout recorded history, many people have claimed to be able to see the future and can predict, or even influence, events they first witness in their mind's eye. Is it possible that some of us really do possess the gift of foresight? From Renaissance predictors like Nostradamus who wrote of the death of kings and the rise of evil, to 20th century mystics like Rasputin who foresaw the fall of a dynasty, are some predictions more than lucky guesses and actually...real glimpses of the future?

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Episode 8

Mysterious Disappearances

Fri, Apr 5, 2024

Most disappearances can be explained by either foul play or bad luck. However, there are some cases that defy conventional wisdom. How can a modern jetliner simply drop off radar screens? And why do so many people go missing in the state of Alaska? What really happened to a famous explorer who disappeared deep in the jungles of the Amazon? Could there be strange forces behind these vanishings?

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Episode 9

Legends Unveiled

Fri, Apr 12, 2024

Throughout human history, cultures all over the world have produced unforgettable legends that have inspired people for centuries. Is it possible that ancient stories we consider to be fictional--legends, myths, and folklore--are actually fragments of a larger historical record that's been lost? Do some mythical stories have a basis in reality? And if so, which parts of the stories are fact...and which are fiction?

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Episode 10

Decoding Genius

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

Throughout history, geniuses have had a profound impact on societies all over the world. From science, to music, to mathematics, their achievements have shaped the evolution of human civilization. But how does a person become a genius? Is it something they are born with? Or is it something that can be learned? And can more clues about geniuses be found by examining the brains of extraordinary thinkers...like Albert Einstein?

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Episode 11

Secrets of Ancient Civilizations

Fri, Apr 26, 2024

Uncovering ruins from the past has been integral to our understanding of ancient civilizations. But sometimes, what remains of these cultures raise more questions than answers. For instance, why did once-great empires such as the Maya or the thriving Khmer people at Angkor Wat suddenly vanish? And what secrets lie preserved under the ashes of the Roman city of Pompeii?

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Episode 12

Criminal Masterminds

Mon, Apr 29, 2024

What makes the criminal mind tick? From elusive imposters disguised as foreign doctors or socialites, to dangerous killers--what drives certain people to deceive and execute outrageous and daring plots? And can we learn how some elaborate crimes, like the confounding murders of San Francisco's Zodiac Killer or an ingenious escape from Alcatraz, were set into motion and ultimately pulled off?

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Episode 13

America's Unsolved Mysteries

Mon, May 6, 2024

From the very founding of the United States, there have been many bizarre--and unsolved--mysteries that continue to capture our imagination. Did a divine encounter between George Washington and an angel influence a great victory in the American Revolution? What was the strange, green glow that seemed to heal wounded soldiers during the Civil War? And could America's most notorious assassin have led a double life... after death?

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Episode 14

Beyond Earth

Mon, May 13, 2024

Humanity has long been fascinated with the galactic worlds beyond our planet. What mysteries are yet to be solved about the surface of the Moon? And what would happen to Earth if our lunar neighbor disappear? Do the impact craters and massive scar on Mars reveal a cataclysmic history on the barren Red Planet?

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Episode 15

Monster Mayhem

Mon, May 20, 2024

Are there monsters in our midst? Creatures who lurk in dense forests or fly over our largest cities? For centuries, monsters like Mothman, the Thunderbird, and Bigfoot have mystified witnesses, skeptics, and scientists alike. So, what can we learn from encounters reported around the globe with beasts we don't yet understand?

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Episode 16

Natural World Phenomena

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

Explore the phenomena and undefinable events in the natural world that continue to pique interest and stoke fears, including powerful earthquakes that might have a human-involved origin.

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Episode 17

The End of Days

Tue, Oct 1, 2024

Since the dawn of civilization, people have expressed a deep interest in understanding what might lead to their own demise. This time The Unxplained will delve into various theories and beliefs surrounding apocalyptic events throughout history.

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Episode 18

Ancient Ruins Revealed

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

What else can we uncover from ancient sites? Are there hidden meanings or revelations we can bring to the surface that can change our understanding on how certain people lived, thrived...or disappeared? Who were the ancient civilization in Peru that built incredible structures at the time of the Pyramids of Egypt, and why do we know nothing about them? And what was the famous megalithic Stonehenge really built for: an astronomical device or sound influencing ritual mechanism?

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Episode 23

The Mystery of Faith

Tue, Oct 22, 2024

Believers have researched texts and studied histories throughout centuries, not only to strengthen their faith, but to find deeper meanings and profound answers to existence itself. Can we separate what is fact from stories or fiction within religious manuscripts? Many believe in hidden relics-like the lost bones of Saints and the Temple Menorah-and ask if they have a certain divine power. Can we prove that the devastating plagues of Egypt and the miraculous parting of the Red Sea actually occurred?

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Episode 25

Beyond Death

Tue, Oct 29, 2024

Throughout human history, how the dead are treated is as important as how the living are treated, and questions of both death and the afterlife have been at the heart of every known culture.

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