Mystery | History | Adventure
Station:
Discovery (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2015-01-08
Rating:
8.1/10 from 7 users
In the hit series Expedition Unknown, Travel Channel's witty explorer Josh Gates seeks answers to some of the world's most captivating unsolved stories and legends. Gates is on a mission to find the truth behind each iconic legend, digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths. Leaving no stone unturned, his adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins in search of the real Robin Hood to sailing the high seas investigating Christopher Columbus and exploring Nepal's "sky caves" for Shangri La, Gates' archaeological background and ubiquitous sense of humor generate a new take on age-old stories.
There is no Next Episode of Expedition Unknown planned.
S17E3 - Death Jars of Laos
Josh Gates treks into the remote jungles of Laos to investigate the mysterious Plain of Jars. Navigating landscapes still littered with unexploded ordnance, he uses advanced technology to uncover the secrets of this ancient, lost civilization.
Air Date: 08 Jul 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S17E4 - Sunken City of Pirates
A first-of-its-kind sonar survey reveals a submerged pirate lair located off the coast of Jamaica. Using groundbreaking photogrammetry, Josh dives in to hunt for the $50M stolen treasure of Black Bart, the King of Pirates.
Air Date: 15 Jul 2026 20:00 (CDT)
S17E5 - Secrets of Mexico's Underworld
Josh joins archeologists as they bushwhack through thick jungles and rappel into vast caves in search of the lost Zoque culture. Deep underground, the team pushes through flooded sections and finds thousands of ritual offerings that may solve the mystery.
Air Date: 22 Jul 2026 20:00 (CDT)