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7 seasons · 103 episodes · best: S5E12 "The Sinking of the Titanic" 7.9

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Where answers come to light.

Investigates a wide range of historically compelling topics and the mysteries surrounding each including the Titanic, D.B. Cooper, Roswell, John Wilkes Booth, and more. Fresh, new evidence and perspectives will be showcased, such as never-before-released documents, personal diaries and DNA evidence.

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Historical Mystery
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Unsolved Mysteries
Procedural Narrative

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Written by: Brad Bernstein, Mark Anstendig
Music by: Kara Talve

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November 14, 2020 · September 7, 2026 · Still running

First aired: November 14, 2020
Latest episode: September 7, 2026
Status: Still running
Length: 7 seasons · 103 episodes
Age rating: TV-PG
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Mystery
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 30 countries

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Where can I stream History's Greatest Mysteries?

In the United States, History's Greatest Mysteries streams on Prime, Disney+, Hulu, Philo, and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is History's Greatest Mysteries worth watching?

74

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Does History's Greatest Mysteries get better after season 1?

6.5S16.8S27.2S37.0S47.3S57.2S67.4S7

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 6.5, and season 7 peaks at 7.4. The highest-rated episode is The Sinking of the Titanic (season 5, episode 12) at 7.9, and the lowest is The Final Hunt For D.B. Cooper (season 1, episode 1) at 5.9.

Is History's Greatest Mysteries okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.