EVERY THURSDAY American History

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July 31, 2025

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8:00A

The UnXplained

The Greatest Escapes

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful?

9:00A

The UnXplained

Superhuman Senses

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?

10:00A

The UnXplained

Mysterious Curses

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 and unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen.

11:00A

The UnXplained

The Truth About UFOs

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

12:00P

The UnXplained

The Underground World

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. What is at the center of the Earth?

1:00P

The UnXplained

Leading Double Lives

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?

2:00P

The UnXplained

Mysteries of the Bible

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

3:00P

The UnXplained

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?

4:00P

The UnXplained

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. Why is it that America's greatest monuments continue to enthrall us?

5:00P

The UnXplained

The Search for Atlantis

According to the Greek philosopher 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? Or did Atlantis really exist?

6:00P

The UnXplained

Extraordinary Engineering

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

7:00P

The UnXplained

The Power of Gold

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

8:00P

The UnXplained

The Truth About Bigfoot

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?

9:00P

The UnXplained

Bizarre Vanishings

Stories of mysterious disappearances are as compelling as they are confounding. Despite all of our modern technology, there are aspects of some vanishings that are bizarre and simply can't be explained.

10:00P

The UnXplained

Serial Killers

The total disregard for life exhibited by serial killers shocks our sense of humanity and makes us question our safety and security. These sadistic psychopaths rarely show any remorse or empathy for the lives they've destroyed.

11:00P

The UnXplained

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.

12:00A

The UnXplained

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.

1:00A

The UnXplained

Outrageous Robberies

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?

2:00A

The UnXplained

The Greatest Escapes

Some of history's greatest tales are stories of escape, the most incredible of which defy explanation. How did Harry Houdini pull off his daring feats? Was the "Escape from Alcatraz" in fact, successful?

3:00A

The UnXplained

Superhuman Senses

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?

4:00A

The UnXplained

Mysterious Curses

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 and unlucky numbers that seem to cause bad things to happen.

5:00A

The UnXplained

The Truth About UFOs

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

6:00A

The UnXplained

The Oak Island Curse

For more than 200 years, men have been coming to Oak Island in search of treasure that has so far eluded them, and has even cost men their lives. Could it be that, as legend suggests, the treasure is protected by a deadly curse?

7:00A

The UnXplained

Dark Prophecies

Modern prophets. Catastrophic premonitions. Dreams of future crimes. Can people really predict the future? And if so, can we harness this knowledge to avoid the deadly events waiting in the days to come?

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