Expedition Unknown: Series 2

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History Documentary hosted by Josh Gates, published by Travel Channel UK in 2015 - English narration

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Expedition Unknown: Series 2 Expedition Unknown chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates iconic mysteries across the globe. Gates begins by interviewing key eyewitnesses and uncovering recent developments in the story, then springboards into a fully immersive exploration. This authentic, roughshod adventure leads Gates closer to the truth behind these unanswered global enigmas.

[edit] The Quest for King Arthur

Josh traverses England, Wales and Scotland, wading through history and legend to search for evidence of a real King Arthur. In Wales, Josh has a close call rappelling into the hundreds of miles of underground caves.

[edit] Genghis Khans 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?

[edit] Blackbeards 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.

[edit] Hunting Vampires

Josh scours Eastern Europe to confront both the ancient origins and modern legacy of the vampire legend. Josh's investigation leads him to a Romanian cemetery, but will he leave in one piece when confronted by angry locals?

[edit] The Real Robin Hood

Josh journeys across England uncovering the true stories behind the legendary Robin Hood. Josh explores underground tunnels that Robin used to escape confinement and he finds what appears to be Robin's final resting place.

[edit] Special: Raw and Unfiltered

Josh answers questions from viewers, reveals new developments in intriguing unfinished investigations, and pulls back the curtain to reveal what really happens behind the scenes in this special episode of Expedition Unknown.

[edit] Finding Fenns Fortune

Josh joins a treasure hunt searching for a $2,000,000 treasure planted in the modern day. He attempts to decode the clues of the treasure's location by following a cryptic poem, leading him deep into the harsh Rocky Mountains.

[edit] Special: Most Dangerous Moments

Host Josh Gates counts down his Top 10 most dangerous adventures from Season 1.

[edit] Secrets of Christopher Columbus

In part 1 of a two-part special, Josh visits Portugal & Haiti to discover whether Christopher Columbus was a hero or history's greatest villain. He hopes to find the remnants of Columbus's legendary flagship, the Santa Maria

[edit] Columbus Unearthed

In part 2 of a two-part special, Josh travels from the Dominican Republic and Spain in an attempt to solve the looming mystery of where the bones of Christopher Columbus are truly buried.

[edit] Japans Atlantis

Josh travels to Japan's remote Yonaguni Island to explore an underwater phenomenon described as Japan's Atlantis. Josh dives into the waters of the Pacific Rim to explore this remarkable site.

[edit] True Cross of Christ

Josh pursues lost fragments of the True Cross of Jesus Christ. He visits the Holy Land to trace the whereabouts of wood from the crucifixion, until new evidence leads him to the underside of the ancient city of Istanbul.

[edit] Special: the Real Lewis and Clark

Adventurer Josh Gates reveals the true, unfiltered story of Lewis and Clark.

[edit] The Sultans Heart

Josh travels to Turkey & Hungary on a quest to find the missing golden box containing the heart of beloved Ottoman ruler Suleiman the Magnificent. The hunt is on to locate the artifact before the 450th anniversary of his death.

[edit] Africas Gold Hoard

Josh searches for the Kruger Millions in the harsh wild of South Africa.

[edit] Special: Off the Rails

Josh takes viewers behind the scenes in what it's really like out on the road making the show. A lot more happens on each expedition than he could cram into any 1-hour episode and some great moments wind up on the cutting-room floor. He's splicing it all together in this "best of" complication. From never-before-seen clips of Josh's travels to the wildest action, weirdest and funniest moments.