About the Show
Behind the gates of the world's most impressive castles, manor houses and mansions are secrets waiting to be revealed.
Episodes
See Episode GuideThe Diamond Necklace Affair, Topless Duel, Abseiling Escape
A queen is caught in a shadowy web of secrets and lies. A bitter feud between two hot-headed socialites leads to a scintillating showdown. An imprisoned general makes a death-defying bid for freedom.
Fall of the Knights Templar, Resurrecting Sherlock, Weeping Stones Curse
A gross miscarriage of justice leads to the downfall of a powerful secret society. An author struggles to revive a beloved sleuth. A scorned wizard casts a deadly spell on a Scottish lord.
Good King Wenceslas, Prison Painter, Butler's Secret
A sibling rivalry tears a family apart and inspires a beloved Christmas carol. An imprisoned painter finds salvation through art. A loyal butler uncovers a scandalous secret that sends him running for his life.
The Brothers Grimm, Savior of Fort Jefferson, Missing Head of State
A host of murderous plots, gory schemes and romantic trysts inspire a classic children's book. A disgraced doctor finds redemption in a remote island fortress. A macabre discovery sparks a thrilling search for a missing king.
William Wallace, Casanova's Greatest Love, Astronomical Whodunnit
A ruthless royal vows to bring down his Scottish foe through any means necessary. A legendary lover falls in love with a secretive beauty. Dark rumors take hold when a star scientist meets an untimely end.
Queen Victoria Assassination Attempt, Lucky Lindy, Affair of the Poisons
A courageous queen risks her own life to catch a would-be killer. An audacious aviator launches a daring quest to revolutionize the world. A string of mysterious of deaths sparks mass hysteria in Paris.
Prince's Plight, Mad King Ludwig, Falling for Love
A royal goes on the run in an escape for the ages. An eccentric king's quest to make his dream a reality becomes a nightmare. A noblewoman risks everything for true love.
Pink Diamond Heist, Bloody Baron, Samlesbury Witches
Daring thieves steal a priceless pink diamond from a French chateau. A twisted tyrant meets a bloody end at the hands of a blushing bride. An innocent woman falls prey to a devilish conspiracy.
Deadliest Chess Game, Gustav III Assassination, Shot in the Heart
A vicious earl plays chess with the devil at a Scottish fortress, a Swedish pavilion sits at the center of a brazen royal assassination plot, and a tragic duel reveals true love at a Mississippi mansion.
Savior of Flamenco, Murderous Mathelda, The Bickerstaff Hoax
An aging singer gives the performance of a lifetime at a Spanish citadel. An ominous Italian castle conceals the murderous plot of a lonely countess. A charming English estate is the scene of a scintillating literary hoax.
Aussie Adam & Eve, Corpse Queen, Voyage of the Clermont
A pair of young convicts fall in love and transform a new nation. A royal romance ends in murder and a grisly revenge. Two determined visionaries embark on a groundbreaking journey that revolutionizes transportation.
Witchfinder General, Isabella and Ferdinand, Poisoned Rice
The victims of a crazed witch hunt are imprisoned at an English castle. A sprawling palace is home to two royals who helped form modern-day Spain. Two schemers plot the murder of a millionaire living in a Texas mansion.
Jack The Giant Killer, Last Emperor of Mexico, Saving Britain's Art
Castles tell of a terrible giant, an unlikely ruler, and a wartime innovation.