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2009
1 Season
6.5 (156)

MysteryQuest was an American television docu-series that aired on History Channel in 2009. The show was hosted by Stan Bernard, John Rennie, and Greg Little. The premise of the show was to investigate some of the most intriguing and unexplained historical stories and events using a combination of scientific tools and investigation techniques. Throughout the series, the trio looked into various unsolved mysteries, including the location of Amelia Earhart's airplane, the identity of Jack the Ripper, the curse of King Tut's tomb, and the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle. Each episode focused on a single mystery, with the team traveling to different locations around the world to gather evidence and interview witnesses. The show's approach to these mysteries was unique in that it used a combination of scientific analysis, historical research, and modern technology to try and solve them. For example, in one episode, the team explored the theory that the Bermuda Triangle's strange phenomena might be caused by an underwater methane gas explosion. To test this theory, they used a specialized underwater camera to search for evidence of gas bubbles rising from the ocean floor. In another episode, the team investigated the possibility that Amelia Earhart's plane had crashed on a remote Pacific Island. They used satellite imagery to search for signs of wreckage and analyzed soil samples to see if they contained traces of metal that could have come from the missing airplane. In addition to using modern technology to investigate these mysteries, the show also brought in experts in various fields to provide additional insights and help interpret findings. These experts included historians, scientists, and forensic analysts. Throughout the series, each mystery was presented in a way that encouraged viewers to come up with their own theories and ideas about what might have happened. The show never claimed to have all the answers, but instead presented the evidence and allowed viewers to come to their own conclusions. One of the strengths of the show was its emphasis on facts and evidence-based investigation. While some other shows of this nature might rely on speculation or sensationalism, MysteryQuest focused on presenting scientific and historical information in a clear and concise way. The show also made an effort to be entertaining and engaging, with a fast-paced format and dramatic reenactments of key events. The hosts had a strong on-screen chemistry, with each bringing their own unique perspective to the investigations. Overall, MysteryQuest was an interesting and engaging show that tackled some of the most enduring mysteries of our time. While it didn't always provide definitive answers, it was successful in presenting these mysteries in a way that was both informative and entertaining.

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Seasons

99. Temple of the Dead

September 19, 2022

Traveling to Stonehenge with a new theory: people may have used sound in the circle.

98. Atlantis Revealed

September 19, 2022

Revealing new evidence of a lost civilization that could be the lost city of Atlantis.

97. Alcatraz: The Escape

September 19, 2022

Investigating an escape from Alcatraz in 1962 to determine whether one could survive the icy waters of San Francisco Bay; new evidence and witness testimony may finally reveal the true story behind the decades-old mystery.

96. Bermuda Triangle Revisited

September 19, 2022

The team examines strange phenomena and searches aircraft wreckage in the waters of the Bahamas.

10. Return of the Amityville Horror

December 9, 2009

The Amityville Horror could possibly be history's most famous haunting. Nearly every known form of paranormal activity was experienced in this Long Island home. Now there are similar phenomena occurring in a new location.

9. Stonehenge

December 2, 2009

To this day no one knows the true purpose of Stonehenge. There are many theories and MysteryQuest travels to the ancient ruin with a new theory--that ancient people may have used the sound reverberations inside this circle to induce a trance-like state among participants in ancient rituals. The team will attempt to find evidence to crack this mystery.

8. Jack the Ripper

November 11, 2009

In one of the earliest documented serial murder cases, five prostitutes in the Whitechapel district of London were found brutally murdered. All the deaths were attributed to Jack the Ripper. However, the cases were never solved and the accepted theory is that the killer was a local madman. Now, 120 years later new evidence indicates two surprising new theories: the killer might have been a woman, or the killer was not English, but American.

7. Devil's Island

November 4, 2009

A look at the history of Alcatraz Island, located in the middle of San Francisco Bay and once a federal prison which opened in 1934. It was deemed inescapable, but in 1962, three inmates managed to get off the island, but their fates have remained a mystery. Investigators try to determine if the men could have survived the frigid waters and make it to shore.

6. Rise of the Fourth Reich

October 21, 2009

Investigators look into reports of Nazi SS personnel, such as Josef Mengele and Martin Bormann, who are believed to have escaped justice after World War II through the help of a secret organization known as ODESSA and sympathetic members of the Catholic Church. They reportedly fled to Paraguay where they plotted to reestablish their sinister regime.

5. Alien Cover-Up

October 14, 2009

Shadowed by military security, investigators trek into the Nevada desert and use the latest in surveillance technology to monitor supposed UFO activity at the most classified U.S. government installation, Area 51.

4. The Lost City of Atlantis

October 7, 2009

Using the latest in sonar and underwater exploration technology, investigators dive to various submerged ruins, including Bimini Road in the Bahamas, with the hope that one of them could possibly be the remains of the legendary city of Atlantis.

3. San Francisco Slaughter

September 30, 2009

The San Francisco Bay Area was terrorized by a serial killer known as Zodiac who angered the residents and taunted the police. With the use of DNA technology, investigators were able to identify a new suspect in the crime spree.

2. Devil's Triangle

September 23, 2009

Additional Footage

1. Hitler's Escape

September 16, 2009

A group of historians explore the idea that Hitler may have escaped from his bunker and never committed suicide as history notes. Evidence examined includes a piece of skull found at the bunker site by the Russians.

Description

Throughout the series, the trio looked into various unsolved mysteries, including the location of Amelia Earhart's airplane, the identity of Jack the Ripper, the curse of King Tut's tomb, and the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle. Each episode focused on a single mystery, with the team traveling to different locations around the world to gather evidence and interview witnesses.

The show's approach to these mysteries was unique in that it used a combination of scientific analysis, historical research, and modern technology to try and solve them. For example, in one episode, the team explored the theory that the Bermuda Triangle's strange phenomena might be caused by an underwater methane gas explosion. To test this theory, they used a specialized underwater camera to search for evidence of gas bubbles rising from the ocean floor.

In another episode, the team investigated the possibility that Amelia Earhart's plane had crashed on a remote Pacific Island. They used satellite imagery to search for signs of wreckage and analyzed soil samples to see if they contained traces of metal that could have come from the missing airplane.

In addition to using modern technology to investigate these mysteries, the show also brought in experts in various fields to provide additional insights and help interpret findings. These experts included historians, scientists, and forensic analysts.

Throughout the series, each mystery was presented in a way that encouraged viewers to come up with their own theories and ideas about what might have happened. The show never claimed to have all the answers, but instead presented the evidence and allowed viewers to come to their own conclusions.

One of the strengths of the show was its emphasis on facts and evidence-based investigation. While some other shows of this nature might rely on speculation or sensationalism, MysteryQuest focused on presenting scientific and historical information in a clear and concise way.

The show also made an effort to be entertaining and engaging, with a fast-paced format and dramatic reenactments of key events. The hosts had a strong on-screen chemistry, with each bringing their own unique perspective to the investigations.

Overall, MysteryQuest was an interesting and engaging show that tackled some of the most enduring mysteries of our time. While it didn't always provide definitive answers, it was successful in presenting these mysteries in a way that was both informative and entertaining.