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.
Next Episode is 'Vanderbilt's Lost Steamship' (Season 16 Episode 6) and airs on 10 Dec 2025 20:00 (CDT).
S16E3 - The Great Gold Rush Shootout
Air Date: 19 Nov 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S16E4 - The Nazi's Lost Super Sub
Air Date: 26 Nov 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S16E5 - The Real Goonies Treasure
For the 40th Anniversary of The Goonies, Josh braves the Oregon coast to search for pirate treasure that inspired his all-time favorite movie. On the rocky shores of the Pacific, he finds pieces of a Spanish galleon that wrecked in 1694.
Air Date: 03 Dec 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S16E6 - Vanderbilt's Lost Steamship
Josh braves Nicaragua's croc-infested waters and snake-filled jungle to find the wreckage of the Orus. Chasing Gold Rush-era fortune, Vanderbilt's ship crashed on its maiden attempt to create a new route between the Atlantic and Pacific.
Air Date: 10 Dec 2025 20:00 (CDT)