America's World Heritage Sites 21 Photos
Thought you knew America? Think again. Take a tour of America's UNESCO World Heritage sites -- rich in natural beauty, individual genius and traditions that stretch back 1,000 years.
About the Show
Forensic geologist Scott Wolter digs through the surprising burial ground that is America for archaeological secrets as he tries to turn a lot of what we know about US history on its head. He uncovers compelling theories that predate the official "discovery" of the New World and finds evidence of the great lengths people have gone to cover up these mysteries. What he unearths continues to prove there are plenty of secrets buried in America's past.
Episodes
See Episode GuideExpedition Murder and Arizona Treasure Trove
Scott Wolter investigates the mysterious death of one of America's most famous explorers. Then he searches for a cache of ancient relics pulled from the Arizona desert in the 1920s.
Israeli Relics and Airport Conspiracy
Scott Wolter examines a sacred stone that could lead him to the Ark of the Covenant. Then he investigates reports of a secret base operating beneath the Denver airport.
Israeli Relics and Airport Conspiracy
Scott Wolter examines a sacred stone that could lead him to the Ark of the Covenant. Then he investigates reports of a secret base operating beneath the Denver airport.
Big Apple Hieroglyphs
Scott Wolter travels to NYC to search for the truth behind mysterious hieroglyphs carved into a 3,500-year-old obelisk in Central Park. His investigation uncovers a secret message that points to an ancient alignment in the heart of America.
The Holy Grail in Rhode Island
Scott Wolter investigates the origins of a mysterious symbol known as the "Hooked X." He soon realizes its use is unique to two notoriously secret groups and could be the key to finding the Holy Grail.
Rewriting America's History
Scott Wolter investigates the mysterious death of Meriwether Lewis, one of America's most famous explorers. He uncovers details that suggest President Thomas Jefferson may have had ulterior motives for the Lewis and Clark expedition that led to Lewis' violent death.
Treasure Hunting in the Grand Canyon
Scott Wolter embarks on a search to find out whether the legend of ancient Egyptian treasures being discovered in a Grand Canyon cave is true. Along the way he investigates similar rumors of buried treasure in more caves throughout the US.
Discovering the American Templars
Scott Wolter investigates a stone structure in Rhode Island that he believes was built by the Knights Templar centuries ago. He finds a significant clue that ties the building to one of America's most visited and most treasured icons.
Medieval Knights in Arizona
Scott Wolter investigates a burial site in the mountains of Arizona, only to discover it may belong to a medieval Englishman.
From the Blood of the Bull
Scott Wolter investigates a mysterious bull symbol on a large boulder in the Oklahoma panhandle. A connection is revealed between an ancient Egyptian cult and a party of Pre-Columbian explorers.
The Secret Stonehenge
Scott Wolter investigates the amazing connection between a megalithic site in New Hampshire and England's Stonehenge. He uncovers a provocative theory that the ancient Phoenicians are linked to both.
Lone Star Mystery and Constructing DC
Scott Wolter excavates a massive and mysterious wall beneath a small Texas town. Then he investigates an ancient unit of measurement used in the design plans of Washington, DC.
Lone Star Mystery and Constructing DC
Scott Wolter excavates a massive and mysterious wall beneath a small Texas town. Then he investigates an ancient unit of measurement used in the design plans of Washington, DC.
Montezuma's Curse
Scott Wolter ventures out to separate truth from fiction after he receives a strange package that points to a legendary Aztec treasure hidden in southern Utah. His investigation reveals a deadly curse that may be all too real.
Georgia's Maya Secret
Geologist and adventurer Scott Wolter explores a government-restricted site and makes a startling discovery connecting the ancient Maya with rural Georgia.
Stealing America
Scott Wolter is drawn into an epic quest to prove whether French fur traders were on a secret mission to steal pre-Columbian land claims in the 1600s. His adventure uncovers a high-stakes game of land grabbing where the only way to win might be to cheat.
The Stone of Destruction
Scott Wolter investigates a mysterious 3,000-pound boulder hidden inside the Chicago History Museum. His search for the truth about the stone results in a wild romp through important events in the history of Chicago.
Hawaii's Lost Tribe and Viking Voyagers
Scott Wolter investigates the mystery of the lost Menehune tribe in Hawaii. Then he searches for proof that the Vikings built a permanent settlement in America.
Hawaii's Lost Tribe and Viking Voyagers
Scott Wolter investigates the mystery of the lost Menehune tribe in Hawaii. Then he searches for proof that the Vikings built a permanent settlement in America.
Searching for the Mountain Giant
Scott Wolter heads to the Appalachian Mountains to set the record straight on a massive rock that some say bears the claw marks of a terrifying giant. As he attempts to determine the age of the carvings, Scott discovers the stone may have strange and mystical powers.
New England Buried Treasure
Scott Wolter heads to the East Coast to determine if one of the richest men in America's history got his start from a lost treasure belonging to the notorious Captain Kidd. His adventures lead him to a set of mysterious numbers that may be connected to a buried treasure.
Custer's Lost Treasure
Scott Wolter goes on the hunt for the lost treasure of General George Armstrong Custer. He uncovers evidence suggesting the treasure was hidden by a Native American chief and his men after the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Global Bigfoot Hunt
Scott Wolter goes on a global hunt for Bigfoot after hearing reports of Sasquatch sightings in his home state of Minnesota. He checks out ancient rock paintings of the beast in California and travels to Nepal to meet a Sherpa who claims to have seen the Yeti with his own eyes.
Sunken Pyramids and Ancient Animal Figures
Scott Wolter searches for underwater pyramids at the bottom of a Wisconsin lake. Then he travels to Ohio to investigate the origins of a massive serpent-shaped mound.
Sunken Pyramids and Ancient Animal Figures
Scott Wolter searches for underwater pyramids at the bottom of a Wisconsin lake. Then he travels to Ohio to investigate the origins of a massive serpent-shaped mound.
Stealing America
Scott Wolter is drawn into an epic quest to prove whether French fur traders were on a secret mission to steal pre-Columbian land claims in the 1600s. His adventure uncovers a high-stakes game of land grabbing where the only way to win might be to cheat.
