Expedition Unknown — Season 1
Driven by a thirst for adventure and armed with an archaeologist’s expertise, Josh Gates plunges into the heart of history’s greatest mysteries. Each season finds him chasing down fresh leads on legendary enigmas, then diving headfirst into immersive explorations – not just observing, but truly experiencing these cultures firsthand. From navigating the jungles of Fiji in pursuit of Amelia Earhart's lost plane to braving the depths off Panama’s coast in search of Captain Morgan’s hidden ship, Gates’ raw and authentic expeditions relentlessly push him closer to uncovering what really happened.
In the season premiere of *Expedition Unknown*, a two-hour exploration, adventurer Josh Gates pursues fresh leads regarding the enigmatic disappearance of Amelia Earhart. His quest takes him to remote, unexplored tribal territories in Papua…
Josh journeys into the remote, jungle-choked regions of Cambodia, a landscape scarred by landmines. He seeks the fabled lost city of the Khmer Empire, driven by the pursuit of a mystical relic. Legend claims this artifact granted the god-ki…
Josh is pursuing the trail of Russia's missing Amber Panels, invaluable works of art pilfered by the Nazis during World War II. Beginning his search in St. Petersburg, he immerses himself in the city's vibrant culture before making a brief …
Josh sought to dispel the enduring myth of Jesse James’ lost gold, embarking on a search across the American Midwest for the legendary treasure.
Josh Gates journeys through Peru, driven by the pursuit of the fabled Incan city of Paititi. His quest leads him from the ancient capital of Cusco, up to the heights of Machu Picchu, and ultimately into the shadowy depths of the Amazon rain…
Josh journeys to England and Norway, seeking to unravel the mysteries of the Viking sunstone – a legendary crystal said to have aided their dominion over the oceans. Prior to its examination, he investigates a crypt within a Nordic church a…
In Panama, Josh joins archaeologists in their quest for the *Satisfaction*, the lost flagship of the infamous pirate Captain Henry Morgan. Before diving into the search for the vessel, he seeks to understand the man himself – the figure who…
Across the Virginia countryside, Josh relentlessly pursues the fabled treasure of Thomas Beale, a fortune now estimated to be worth millions. The treasure’s location is concealed by intricate ciphered codes, compelling Josh to journey to Ph…
In his exploration of the Mayan Empire's decline, Josh discovers human skulls and long-forgotten sacrificial altars deep within the caverns beneath Mexico’s jungles and ruins.
Josh journeyed to Peru to study the immense geoglyphs etched into the earth by the ancient Nazca people. While examining recently discovered lines that seemed to connect to a Nazca psychedelic ritual, he uncovered the meaning hidden within …
In Japan, amidst ancient shrines nestled in the mountains and forgotten underground tunnels, Josh pursues the legendary Honjo sword, a relic steeped in mysticism.
The Golden Bell of King Dhammazedi was an artifact steeped in ancient lore, burdened by a potent curse.
