In 1947, a shepherd’s search for his lost goat led to one of the most significant archaeological finds of all time. Found in the caves near an ancient settlement outside Jerusalem, the Dead Sea Scrolls comprise some of the oldest biblical texts ever discovered… including a potential treasure map.

In the final part of our Cyber Mysteries series, we’re asking: What happens when artificial intelligence is embedded in our lives?

Today we’re looking at the conflicts created by cyberspace — environmentally, through tons of toxic e-waste; socially, through practices like doxxing and swatting; and politically, through cyberattacks and autonomous drones. And touring parts of our physical world to see how our digital world poses threats to our existence. This is part five of our Cyber Mysteries series.

Anonymous users. Virtual kingpins. And marketplaces trading in illegal goods. The dark web encompasses a realm of hidden websites that don’t operate like the webpages accessible by the public.

A computer programmer from California became a household name in the ‘90s after creating the world’s first antivirus software. But after building his company from the ground up, John McAfee is allegedly pushed out — and begins to spiral.

The business of cybercrime is booming, and the people who protect our data are seemingly locked in step with the people who hack it. So today we’re covering historical efforts to safeguard – or steal – our most valuable information online.

Every day we generate massive amounts of information that can be exposed and exploited. From the Digital Age into an era of deepfakes, security breaches and a billion-dollar cybertheft industry.

In July 1997 the National Guard announced their explanation for the Phoenix Lights. But the people who witnessed the event — who saw the hovering orbs and the mile-long aircraft — weren’t convinced.

In 1997 thousands of people across three states witnessed bizarre lights in the sky — but is it just one more mysterious incident for the books, or is something larger at play? What’s really happening in the American Southwest that makes it such a beacon for UFO activity?

The testimony of the Greenbrier ghost was enough to secure a conviction against her husband. But was he really to blame for her death?

In 1897, a young woman was found dead in a small West Virginian town. Her death was pronounced natural, but days later, her grieving mother received a visit from the ghost of her daughter… who tells her she was murdered.

Founded in 1954, the Bilderberg Group has since been accused of handpicking world leaders, deposing uncooperative governments, and even messing with mind control.

Is it simply a fraternity, or something more sinister? In this episode from Secret Societies, investigate the Yale group whose members include titans of industry, business elites, and world leaders — including three U.S. presidents.

In 2020, the founder of the World Economic Forum proposed a new set of policies called The Great Reset. The initiative was a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but conspiracy theorists smelled a power play.

What if our leaders weren’t elected, but installed? Today we’re investigating relationships that positioned people for power and re-shaped our world. From the Bilderberg Group ushering politicians into the White House, to Citizens United and the insidiousness of super PACs.

Today, we take a rapid-fire tour through the psychological factors that make us susceptible to misinformation. And ask: How would a New World Order take advantage?

How would a New World Order covertly seize control? We don’t have to look far to find precedents.

For two centuries, secret societies, elite families and wealthy individuals have worked to consolidate power and wield their influence in and over the U.S. government. Has it become the perfect front for a New World Order?

Are secret groups of elites working in the shadows to take over the world? Over the next few weeks, we’re exploring the most likely candidates for global dominion. Up first: the Illuminati, and how this private club in Bavaria became a catch-all for totalitarian conspiracies.

As we look ahead to the new year, we want to take one last chance to say thank you for the year that was — and present our "Best of 2021"! Please enjoy this episode from Disappearances with Sarah Turney, one of our favorite new shows this year.