The UnXplained

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation.

Our five senses construct the reality of the world around us. But what about when one or more of your senses is heightened, changed, or even taken away all together?

Throughout history, many have believed that certain places, things, or even people can be tainted with dark curses. Ominous lakes that morph into watery graves.

For decades, the debate has raged as to what exactly Unidentified Flying Objects--or "UFOs"--really are.

Despite all of our modern technology and sophistication, there is much that we still don't know about what lies beneath our feet, deep underground.

Stories of those who lead double lives are both daring and baffling. What compels a person to attempt to become someone else?

Many believe it to be the Word of God, while others claim it contains inconsistencies and contradictions that could only be manmade.

From ancient civilizations to 20th century empires, mankind has had an inexplicable fascination with preserving the dead. But why?

Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us decades--and sometimes centuries--after their creation?

According to Plato, the lost continent of Atlantis was once home to an advanced civilization before it was destroyed in a cataclysm. But was Plato's story merely a myth?

What makes us want to create magnificent buildings that are bigger and grander than ourselves--and last for centuries?

Mankind's quest for gold harkens back thousands of years, but what is the special power that gold wields over our collective consciousness?

For centuries, legends and eyewitness accounts have told of a massive, hairy creature that roams the forest on two legs. But does Bigfoot actually exist?

Despite all of our modern technology, there are aspects of some vanishings that are bizarre and simply can't be explained.

The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security.

We'll examine some of the most devastating plagues in human history, as well the scientific advances to combat them.

What motivates someone to steal? Is it just for the money, or could a criminal have other reasons for pulling off a particularly daring robbery?