Myth Hunters
This series explores real-life quests for legendary objects, including lost gold, weapons of unlimited power, and secrets of eternal life. Featuring expert interviews and archival footage, it tells the stories of adventurers who pursued these myths.
The Pirate Treasure of Cocos Island
August Gissler’s amazing seventeen year quest to find the buried pirate treasure on Cocos Island
The Mystery of the Spider Rocks
A vast treasure of Spanish gold is buried somewhere in Texas. Dave Arnold, guided by a map, discovers three mysterious stones he believes are keys to the treasure. His 7-year quest leads to a mysterious death, financial ruin, and an ancient curse.
The Priest His Lover and the Holy Grail
For 70 years, treasure hunters have sought Rennes-le-Chateau's secret. In the 19th century, priest Berenger Sauniere became mysteriously wealthy. His confidante, Marie Denarnaud, hinted at the treasure but died before revealing it.
The Veil of Veronica
Searching for the truth behind one of the Church’s most mysterious relics – the Veil of Veronica – this programme follows the discovery and impact of the miraculous face of Manoppello – an image not made by human hands of the resurrected Christ.
The Search for Machu Picchu
The extraordinary story of Hiram Bingham's amazing discovery of one of the great wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu.
Yamashita's Gold
WW2 legendary Japanese looted gold is hunted by an amateur Filipino treasure-hunter
The Lost Ship of the Mojave Desert
California Gold Rush prospector goes in search of a legendary lost treasure ship in the Mojave Desert.
The Search for Nazi Gold
In WWII's final days, Nazis hid evidence of their crimes. SS officers transported boxes to Austria's remote Lake Toplitz, witnessed dumping them on May 1, 1945. Rumors. Rumors claimed the boxes held stolen gold, part of a $500M Nazi heist.
The Mystery of Thomas Beale's Treasure
In 1897, two brothers began a 50-year quest to find a treasure buried 70 years earlier in the Virginia Blue Mountains, documented in a secret code. They sought help from America's top code-breakers to unravel Thomas Beale’s treasure mystery.
The Quest for Camelot
According to legend, King Arthur was Britain’s greatest king. He led his Knights of the Round Table from Camelot, a spectacular castle, and fought Anglo-Saxon invaders, uniting the country. Leslie Alcock led a team to find Camelot.
The Men Who Found the Maya
This is the amazing story of how a two amateur explorers discovered one of the world's greatest civilisations, the Maya.
The Curse of Treasure Mountain
A fortune in gold is buried in the Rocky Mountains, with only a cryptic map as a clue. For nearly 200 years, descendants of a French expedition have sought it. But the Curse of Treasure Mountain has thwarted all attempts to find the hidden bullion.
The Chalice of Valencia
American writer and historan Janice Bennett goes on a quest to prove the Holy Chalice of Valencia - a relic displayed within its cathedral for over 500 years - is the original cup of Christ used at the Last Supper.