Unexplained Mysteries

Life can take unexpected turns. Some are easily defined. Others… require further investigation. Every Tuesday, collect the pieces of a seemingly unsolvable puzzle — events in history which have eluded so many for so long, but deserve a deeper look. Unexplained Mysteries is a Spotify Original.

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Society & Culture
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The Holy Grail Pt. 2
They say that before his Crucifixion, Jesus Christ drank wine from a cup.
46 min
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The Holy Grail
Most people know the story of the Holy Grail, but in fact there is little evidence in the Bible that it actually exists.
42 min
378
Lourdes Water Pt. 2 - Testing a Miracle
Since 1858, millions have bathed themselves in the Sacred Waters of Lourdes with the hope to be cured of their terminal illnesses.
33 min
379
Lourdes Water - A Holy Cure?
This natural spring in the Grotto of Massabielle is a small cave-like enclosure in the southern countryside of France.
38 min
380
Finding Cleopatra’s Tomb Pt. 2
While excavating the ruins of a Christian church, Kathleen Martinez thought the site was actually part of something much bigger.
49 min
381
Finding Cleopatra’s Tomb
Archaeologist and historians struggle to find evidence surrounding her death and who and what she was buried with.
47 min
382
Mystery of the Somerton Man Pt. 2 - Tamam Shud
After numerous dead ends, investigators finally received their first clue about the identity of the mystery man.
37 min
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Mystery of the Somerton Man - Tamam Shud
Theories about his identity range from being a Cold War spy, a time traveler, or even a victim of alien abduction.
39 min
384
The Lost Treasure of “Bad King John” Pt. 2
In 1216, just before his death, English Monarch King John lost the original royal Crown Jewels.
40 min
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The Lost Treasure of “Bad King John”
In 1216, just before his death, English Monarch King John lost the royal Crown Jewels.
43 min
386
Unicorns Pt. 2
Expeditions have continued throughout history to find a living unicorn.
41 min
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Unicorns
According to mythical beliefs, the unicorn is a shy creature, living deep in the forest and rarely venturing near people.
40 min
388
The Garden of Eden Pt. 2 - Pinpointing Paradise
The Middle East and South America are definitely possibilities for this paradise of religion and myth.
38 min
389
The Garden of Eden - Faith, fact, or fiction?
The mythical paradise described in the book of Genesis has roots in cultures across the globe.
37 min
390
The JFK Assassination
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36 min
391
“The Hungriest Man in History” Pt. 2 - Tarrare
What is the science behind the way Tarrare ate the way he did?
38 min
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“The Hungriest Man in History” - Tarrare
Was he the victim of a strange disorder or just meant to be a competitive eater?
38 min
393
“The Disappearing Financier” Pt. 2 - Alfred Loe...
A millionaire investor goes missing. Who is responsible?
38 min
394
"The Disappearing Financier" - Alfred Loewenstein
Would his business dealings eventually lead to his downfall?
40 min
395
Bermuda Triangle Pt. 2
The Devil's Triangle remains shrouded in mystery.
39 min
396
Bermuda Triangle
In December of 1945, five planes never returned to Fort Lauderdale Naval Base from a routine training mission exercise.
43 min
397
UFO Sightings Pt. 2
What if the government’s explanation for a UFO encounter is proven false?
47 min
398
UFO Sightings
UFO sightings are still largely unexplained today.
56 min
399
The Clovis Peoples Pt. 2 - Were the First Ameri...
The Clovis People have long been accepted as the first humans to arrive in the Americas.
39 min
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The Clovis Peoples - The first to inhabit America?
The Clovis peoples have long been considered the predecessors to the native Americans.
49 min