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The Best of Josh Gates
Offbeat Ways to Travel 00:41
From sand surfing to rickshaws, Josh Gates knows the best ways to get around.
Ways to Hunt for Treasure 01:06
Josh Gates is the ultimate authority in treasure hunting. How does he do it?
'Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials'
Josh Gates Goes to Roswell 25 Photos
Josh Gates joins alien enthusiasts for a very special Roswell UFO Festival commemorating the 70th anniversary of the still unsolved (as far as we know) mystery.
Behind the Scenes of Expedition Unknown: Hunt for Extraterrestrials 27 Photos
Follow along as Josh goes behind the scenes at NASA, explores the Chilean desert and visits the site of one of the world’s most famous UFO sightings.
'Expedition Unknown: Hunt for the Yeti' Videos
5 Cool Things About Everest Base Camp 01:09
Josh the Sherpa 01:45
Khumjung Earthquake: How You Can Help 01:56
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About the Show
Expedition Unknown chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates iconic mysteries across the globe. Gates begins by interviewing ...
About the Host
Josh Gates
Josh Gates is an adventurer and avid explorer with a unique brand of humor and deep-rooted passion for off-the-map excursions. Travel Channel’s Expedition Unknown chronicles Gates’ adventures as he sets out on a global journey to find the truth behind captivating and iconic unsolved legends.
Episodes
See Episode GuideLost Gold of Scotland
Hunting for a lost cache of gold, Josh Gates heads to the Scottish Highlands. His search focuses on a huge gold reserve hidden after the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 and never recovered. Josh joins treasure hunters chasing a new lead across the Highlands.
Hunt for the Metal Library
Josh travels through the jungles of Ecuador to explore the watery depths of Tayos Cave for a legendary set of metal plates believed to be created by an advanced ancient civilization.
Ghost Ship of the Great Lakes
Josh Gates tackles an enduring maritime mystery, the first ship to be lost in the Great Lakes, The Griffon. Using a state of the art two-man submersible, Josh dives in to find a ship so elusive, it's known as "The Holy Grail of Shipwrecks."
Butch Cassidy's Lost Loot
Josh rides into the Wild West to hunt for Butch Cassidy's missing money.
Hunt for the Ruby Slippers
Josh investigates the theft of one of the most iconic pieces of Hollywood memorabilia of all time -- the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in the 1939 classic movie, The Wizard of Oz.
Legend of the Crystal Skull
Josh Gates takes on Central America's jungles to investigate the legendary crystal skull discovered by a renowned adventurer who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Josh probes whether the skull is an invaluable relic or archaeology's tallest tale.
America's Lost WWII Hero
Josh Gates explores the case of lost World War II hero Gertrude "Tommy" Tompkins of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who went missing when her P-51 Mustang crashed. Josh joins search teams using cutting-edge technology to bring the lost hero home.
Nazis in Argentina
Josh ventures to Argentina, where many Nazi SS officers escaped to after World War II. He uncovers secret Nazi hideouts and investigates what may be the most shocking conspiracy theory of all -- Adolf Hitler's "true" fate.
The Hunt for the Golden Owl
Josh Gates stalks prey that has eluded capture for 25 years, the Golden Owl. A book of riddles gives cryptic clues to where the Owl statuette, worth half a million dollars, is hidden. Josh joins treasure hunters using new leads to chase the fortune.
Legend of the Crystal Skull
Josh Gates takes on Central America's jungles to investigate the legendary crystal skull discovered by a renowned adventurer who was the inspiration for Indiana Jones. Josh probes whether the skull is an invaluable relic or archaeology's tallest tale.
America's Lost WWII Hero
Josh Gates explores the case of lost World War II hero Gertrude "Tommy" Tompkins of the Women Air Force Service Pilots, who went missing when her P-51 Mustang crashed. Josh joins search teams using cutting-edge technology to bring the lost hero home.
Nazis in Argentina
Josh ventures to Argentina, where many Nazi SS officers escaped to after World War II. He uncovers secret Nazi hideouts and investigates what may be the most shocking conspiracy theory of all -- Adolf Hitler's "true" fate.
The Hunt for the Golden Owl
Josh Gates stalks prey that has eluded capture for 25 years, the Golden Owl. A book of riddles gives cryptic clues to where the Owl statuette, worth half a million dollars, is hidden. Josh joins treasure hunters using new leads to chase the fortune.
