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 01:07
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.
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See Episode GuideGenghis Khan's Tomb
Josh journeys into the heart of Mongolia in search of the fabled lost tomb of Genghis Khan. After encountering harsh weather and resistance from locals, can Josh enter Mongolia's "Forbidden Zone" to locate the burial grounds?
The Sultan's Heart
Josh Gates travels to Turkey and Hungary to find the heart of Suleiman the Magnificent. Archaeologists are eager to reunite the heart with the Sultan's body as the 450th anniversary of his death nears.
Japan's Atlantis
Josh Gates travels to remote Yonaguni Island and dives into the waters of the Pacific Rim to explore an underwater phenomenon described as Japan's Atlantis.
Code to Gold
Josh scours the Virginia backcountry in search of the legendary Thomas Beale treasure, which would be worth millions today. Since encrypted codes are hiding its whereabouts, Josh takes a detour to Philadelphia to uncover missing pieces of the puzzle.
Hunting Vampires
Josh Gates scours Eastern Europe to confront both the ancient origins and modern legacy of the vampire legend.
Nazi Secrets Revealed
Josh Gates heads to Europe to expose the last secrets of the Third Reich. He dives deep to locate a Nazi war criminal's lost treasure. Then, he meets a researcher to find out how close was Hitler to having an atomic bomb.
The Legend of Jesse James
Josh journeys across the Midwest in search of the legendary golden loot of famed American outlaw Jesse James. Along the way, Josh debunks myths about James, rappels off a cliff in the Wichita Mountains and follows treasure hunters into Buzzards Roost.
The Ark of the Covenant
Josh Gates follows in the footsteps of Indiana Jones as he searches in Israel and Ethiopia for the lost Ark of the Covenant, the sacred relic said to contain the Ten Commandments and possess extraordinary powers.
Italy's Barbarian Booty
To find the plundered riches of the Roman Empire, Josh Gates must locate the tomb of the Visigoth king Alaric in Italy. The hunt extends from the capital of Rome to the southern city of Cosenza, where the mayor is spearheading an effort to find the tomb.
Great Women of Ancient Egypt
In this first installment of an epic two-part episode, Josh journeys through the land of the Nile to uncover the secrets of the most powerful, and most elusive, women in ancient Egypt -- Hatshepsut, Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
Egypt's Lost Queens
In the second installment of an epic two-part investigation, Josh continues his journey through Egypt to uncover the secrets, and possibly the final resting place, of ancient history's most powerful women rulers -- Nefertiti and Cleopatra.
Cracking Old Cold Cases
Josh Gates sets off on an expedition to crack the mystery behind the only unsolved plane hijacking in US history. Then he investigates the theft of one Hollywood's most iconic pieces of movie memorabilia.
Cracking Old Cold Cases
Josh Gates sets off on an expedition to crack the mystery behind the only unsolved plane hijacking in US history. Then he investigates the theft of one Hollywood's most iconic pieces of movie memorabilia.
City of Gold
Josh treks the stone-paved Inca Trail, ascending through the Andes and into the Peruvian Amazon in search of the undiscovered City of Gold. His road to riches takes a detour to the legendary ruins of Machu Picchu.
Africa's Gold Hoard
Josh searches for the Kruger Millions in the harsh wild of South Africa.
Secrets of Brother XII
Josh Gates attempts to uncover a treasure left behind by the Aquarian Foundation, an isolated, insidious cult led by the notorious leader known as Brother XII.
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.
Africa's Cursed Lake of Gold
Josh Gates journeys to the wilds of Namibia to embark on a treacherously deep dive in Lake Otjikoto for a long-lost World War I treasure.
Curses of Southeast Asia
Josh Gates joins in on the hunt for Myanmar's legendary Dhammazedi Bell. He then travels to the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a mystical relic from the Khmer Empire.
Curses of Southeast Asia
Josh Gates joins in on the hunt for Myanmar's legendary Dhammazedi Bell. He then travels to the remote jungles of Cambodia in search of a mystical relic from the Khmer Empire.
Mayan Apocalypse
While investigating the fall of the remarkable Mayan Empire, Josh unearths human skulls and ancient Mayan sacrificial altars in the caverns underneath the jungles and ruins of Mexico.
Blackbeard's Hidden Gold
Josh explores the ocean floor of the Cayman Islands and the coasts of North Carolina in his quest to find the lost treasure of the legendary pirate Blackbeard.
Expedition Unknown
Josh Gates ventures into the mysterious cloud forests of Ecuador's remote central highlands in search of the all-powerful mummy of the last Inca king, Atahualpa.
The Secret
Josh travels all over the US to find the treasures featured in The Secret, a cryptic book published in the 1980s. He meets with members of the book's cult following, who each think they're on the verge of finding one of the 10 remaining treasures.
Butch Cassidy's Lost Loot
Josh immerses himself in Wild West lore on a quest to find Butch Cassidy's missing money. He traces the iconic outlaw's footsteps through Colorado, Utah and Nevada, eventually learning that he may need to find the man himself to locate the lost loot.
Conquerors Unearthed
Josh Gates journeys into the heart of Mongolia in search of the fabled lost tomb of Genghis Khan. Then he travels to Italy to find relics of the Roman Empire said to be buried with a Visigoth king.
