In the hit series Expedition Unknown, Travel Channel's witty explorer Josh Gates seeks answers to some of the world's most captivating unsolved stories and legends. Gates is on a mission to find the truth behind each iconic legend, digging through years of historical evidence, facts and myths. Leaving no stone unturned, his adventures take him around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked to each tale. From excavating ruins in search of the real Robin Hood to sailing the high seas investigating Christopher Columbus and exploring Nepal's "sky caves" for Shangri La, Gates' archaeological background and ubiquitous sense of humor generate a new take on age-old stories.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(~ 61 min)
Status: Running
Show Type:
Reality
Genres:
AdventureMysteryHistory
Official site: www.discovery.com
7.6 (51 votes)
Previous Episode
Hunt for WWII Hellships
Episode 17x01; Jun 24, 2026
Josh searches for more than 1,000 POWs lost in the Pacific Theater. He dives to find lost Allied soldiers on the Hofuku Maru, a notorious Japanese "Hellship." Then, Josh receives unprecedented access to join a U.S. Department of Defense recovery miss…
Previous Episodes
| Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| 17x01: Hunt for WWII Hellships | Jun 24, 2026 | |
| 16x06: Vanderbilt's Lost Steamship | Dec 10, 2025 | |
| 16x05: The Real Goonies Treasure | Dec 3, 2025 |
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Recent discussions
Mostly a recap, only about 10minutes of new stuff
This episode is called Lost City of El Mirador on HBO Max (Norway), just as info if anybody gets confused looking at the titles (season and episode number is all different there)
This episode is called Pyramid of Legends on HBO Max (Norway), just as info if anybody gets confused looking at the titles (season and episode number is all different there)
Extra Details
Also known as:
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Expedíció az ismeretlenbe (
Hungary)
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