Ryan

After the Civil War, lawlessness swept through the Midwest. The Reno Gang, a group of brothers and associates from Indiana, carried out the first peacetime train robbery in the United States. On October 6, 1866, the gang stopped an Ohio and Mississippi Railroad train near Seymour, Indiana. They stole thousands of dollars in cash and gold. Their crime spree continued.

Josh Gates takes audiences on a holiday adventure in ‘Twas the Search for St. Nick. He explores the real-life story behind one of the world’s most famous figures. St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop from Myra in modern-day Turkey, started the legend of Santa Claus. He became known for his generosity and compassion. This journey shows how a humble man of

Archaeologists have brought their shovels and scanners to one of the world’s most famous landmarks — the Treasury in Petra, Jordan. Known for its striking rock-cut façade, this site has now revealed something hidden: a secret tomb beneath its base. Experts uncovered an undisturbed burial chamber containing human remains and artifacts beneath the Treasury. These finds shed light on Petra’s

Off the coast of Cape Cod, a team of divers joins host Josh Gates to explore the only confirmed pirate shipwreck in the world. This is a documented piece of maritime history resting on the ocean floor. The wreck is the Whydah Gally, the flagship of pirate captain Black Sam Bellamy, carrying treasure lost for over 300 years. In the

In 1952, Pan Am’s DC-4 Clipper Endeavor vanished off the coast of Puerto Rico, leaving behind unanswered questions and a mystery that has lasted for decades. The aircraft crashed into the Atlantic during what should have been a routine flight. Searchers have never confirmed the exact location of its wreckage. The disappearance shocked the aviation world. It also influenced future