Leaving no stone unturned, Josh Gates' 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.
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PremieredExpedition Unknown Season 2 released on October 7, 2015.
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The Quest for King Arthur
In the Season 2 premiere, Gates travels to England, Wales and Scotland to explore the legend of King Arthur.
Genghis Khan's Tomb
Josh journeys into the heart of Mongolia in search of the fabled lost tomb of Genghis Khan. After encountering harsh weather and resistance from locals, can Josh enter Mongolia's "Forbidden Zone" to locate the burial grounds?
Blackbeard's Hidden Gold
Josh explores the ocean floor of the Cayman Islands and the coasts of North Carolina in his quest to find the lost treasure of the legendary pirate Blackbeard.
Hunting Vampires
Josh scours Eastern Europe to confront both the ancient origins and modern legacy of the vampire legend. Josh's investigation leads him to a Romanian cemetery, but will he leave in one piece when angry locals confront him?
The Real Robin Hood
Josh journeys across England uncovering the true stories behind the legendary Robin Hood. Josh explores underground tunnels that Robin used to escape confinement and he finds what appears to be Robin's final resting place.
Finding Fenn's Fortune
Josh joins a treasure hunt searching for a $2,000,000 treasure planted in the modern day. He attempts to decode the clues of the treasure's location by following a cryptic poem, leading him deep into the harsh Rocky Mountains.
Secrets of Christopher Columbus
In part 1 of a two-part special, Josh visits Portugal & Haiti to discover whether Christopher Columbus was a hero or history's greatest villain. He hopes to find the remnants of Columbus's legendary flagship, the Santa Maria.
Columbus Unearthed
In part 2 of a two-part special, Josh travels from the Dominican Republic and Spain in an attempt to solve the looming mystery of where the bones of Christopher Columbus are truly buried.
Japan's Atlantis
Josh travels to Japan's remote Yonaguni Island to explore an underwater phenomenon described as Japan's Atlantis. Josh dives into the waters of the Pacific Rim to explore this remarkable site.
True Cross of Christ
Josh pursues lost fragments of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. He visits the Holy Land to trace the whereabouts of wood from the crucifixion, until new evidence leads him to the underside of the ancient city of Istanbul.
The Sultan's Heart
Josh travels to Turkey & Hungary on a quest to find the missing golden box containing the heart of beloved Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent. The hunt is on to locate the artifact before the 450th anniversary of his death.
Africa's Gold Hoard
Josh travels to South Africa in search of former President Kruger's missing gold cache. Josh evades dangerous poachers and meets the Shangaan tribe en route to the treasure that may be hiding in the African wilderness.
Kalahari Desert's Lost City
Josh traverses Africa's Kalahari Desert, looking for a fabled lost city.
Yamashita's Gold
Josh travels to the Philippines searching for Yamashita's Gold, a treasure that has been hidden since World War II. When the cave Josh explores quickly fills with water, will he escape with a piece of history before he's trapped?
Searching for Shangri-La
Josh ventures into Nepal to investigate the mythical paradise of Shangri-La.
Shangri-La Found
Josh continues his epic adventure through the Himalaya Mountains, exploring the region's ancient sky caves in search of the origins of the utopian paradise Shangri-La. He discovers a monastery perched 14,000 feet into a cliff.
Lost Mexican City
Josh travels to Mexico to searches for answers about the lost Teotihuacano civilization.
Incan King's Mummy
Josh Gates searches high in the Andes Mountains for a long-lost Incan mummy.
Nazi Gold Train
Josh heads to Austria to investigate one of the biggest secrets of the Third Reich.
Hitler's Atomic Secrets
Josh Gates goes to Austria to solve two of the most enduring mysteries of the Third Reich.
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Season 2
Leaving no stone unturned, Josh Gates' 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.
Release Date
PremieredExpedition Unknown Season 2 released on October 7, 2015.
Your Progress
Track your watching progress by signing in
Sign In to Track ProgressThe Quest for King Arthur
In the Season 2 premiere, Gates travels to England, Wales and Scotland to explore the legend of King Arthur.
Genghis Khan's Tomb
Josh journeys into the heart of Mongolia in search of the fabled lost tomb of Genghis Khan. After encountering harsh weather and resistance from locals, can Josh enter Mongolia's "Forbidden Zone" to locate the burial grounds?
Blackbeard's Hidden Gold
Josh explores the ocean floor of the Cayman Islands and the coasts of North Carolina in his quest to find the lost treasure of the legendary pirate Blackbeard.
Hunting Vampires
Josh scours Eastern Europe to confront both the ancient origins and modern legacy of the vampire legend. Josh's investigation leads him to a Romanian cemetery, but will he leave in one piece when angry locals confront him?
The Real Robin Hood
Josh journeys across England uncovering the true stories behind the legendary Robin Hood. Josh explores underground tunnels that Robin used to escape confinement and he finds what appears to be Robin's final resting place.
Finding Fenn's Fortune
Josh joins a treasure hunt searching for a $2,000,000 treasure planted in the modern day. He attempts to decode the clues of the treasure's location by following a cryptic poem, leading him deep into the harsh Rocky Mountains.
Secrets of Christopher Columbus
In part 1 of a two-part special, Josh visits Portugal & Haiti to discover whether Christopher Columbus was a hero or history's greatest villain. He hopes to find the remnants of Columbus's legendary flagship, the Santa Maria.
Columbus Unearthed
In part 2 of a two-part special, Josh travels from the Dominican Republic and Spain in an attempt to solve the looming mystery of where the bones of Christopher Columbus are truly buried.
Japan's Atlantis
Josh travels to Japan's remote Yonaguni Island to explore an underwater phenomenon described as Japan's Atlantis. Josh dives into the waters of the Pacific Rim to explore this remarkable site.
True Cross of Christ
Josh pursues lost fragments of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. He visits the Holy Land to trace the whereabouts of wood from the crucifixion, until new evidence leads him to the underside of the ancient city of Istanbul.
The Sultan's Heart
Josh travels to Turkey & Hungary on a quest to find the missing golden box containing the heart of beloved Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent. The hunt is on to locate the artifact before the 450th anniversary of his death.
Africa's Gold Hoard
Josh travels to South Africa in search of former President Kruger's missing gold cache. Josh evades dangerous poachers and meets the Shangaan tribe en route to the treasure that may be hiding in the African wilderness.
Kalahari Desert's Lost City
Josh traverses Africa's Kalahari Desert, looking for a fabled lost city.
Yamashita's Gold
Josh travels to the Philippines searching for Yamashita's Gold, a treasure that has been hidden since World War II. When the cave Josh explores quickly fills with water, will he escape with a piece of history before he's trapped?
Searching for Shangri-La
Josh ventures into Nepal to investigate the mythical paradise of Shangri-La.
Shangri-La Found
Josh continues his epic adventure through the Himalaya Mountains, exploring the region's ancient sky caves in search of the origins of the utopian paradise Shangri-La. He discovers a monastery perched 14,000 feet into a cliff.
Lost Mexican City
Josh travels to Mexico to searches for answers about the lost Teotihuacano civilization.
Incan King's Mummy
Josh Gates searches high in the Andes Mountains for a long-lost Incan mummy.
Nazi Gold Train
Josh heads to Austria to investigate one of the biggest secrets of the Third Reich.
Hitler's Atomic Secrets
Josh Gates goes to Austria to solve two of the most enduring mysteries of the Third Reich.