Mysteries at the Castle
2014–2016 · Travel Channel · 60 min · 3 seasons
S03E13 · Jack the Giant Killer; Last Emperor of Mexico; Saving Britain's Art
Fri, 1 Apr, 12:00 pm
Castles tell of a terrible giant, an unlikely ruler and a war time innovation.
About
Behind the gates of the world's most impressive castles, manor houses and mansions are secrets waiting to be revealed. See these amazing structures in all their glory and hear the remarkable, mysterious and bizarre tales tied to the rich and powerful who once resided there. From a German castle where a real life Dr. Frankenstein tried to breathe life into the dead to the magnificent Highclere Castle, which is now the setting for Downton Abbey, but was once the home of an English lord who unearthed King Tut's tomb, these stories will captivate and amaze. Go inside the castles, manors and mansions with our behind-the-scenes photos, and watch exclusive video of the stories and secrets hidden in their history. The first season of Mysteries at the Castle aired under the name 'Castles, Secrets and Legends'.
Episodes
- E01
The Diamond Necklace Affair; Topless Duel; Abseiling Escape
Fri, 8 Jan· 60 minMysteries from castles around the world are uncovered, including deception at France's Versailles, a topless duel at Czech Republic's Kynzvart Castle and a war hero's death-defying bid for freedom at Germany's Konigstein.
- E02
Fall of the Knights Templar, Resurrecting Sherlock, Weeping Stones Curse
Fri, 15 Jan· 60 minOne of the biggest cons of all time plays-out at Chateau de Versailles in France; An immaculate Czech domain is linked to a bitter feud; and an imprisoned general makes a death-defying bid for freedom at a German citadel.
- E03
Good King Wenceslas, Prison Painter, Butler's Secret
Fri, 22 Jan· 60 minThe dramatic origins of the Christmas carol, go back to a citadel in Prague; within an opulent Parisian palace, a doomed painter uses art for salvation; and a jealous butler learns a dangerous secret at an idyllic English estate.
- E04
The Brothers Grimm, Savior of Fort Jefferson, Missing Head of State
Fri, 29 Jan· 60 minEpic castles tell of a deadly plague, the Brothers Grimm, and a long-lost head.
- E05
Betrayal of William Wallace; Casanova's Greatest Love; Astronomical Whodunnit
Fri, 5 Feb· 60 min - E06
Queen Victoria Assassination Attempt; Lucky Lindy; Affair of the Poisons
Fri, 12 Feb· 60 minQueen Victoria Assassination Attempt; Lucky Lindy; Affair of the Poisons, Tecumseh's prophet brother and Presidential curse?
- E07
Prince's Plight; Mad King Ludwig; Falling for Love
Fri, 19 Feb· 60 minFeaturing tales of an exiled prince, a murdered monarch, and a doomed lover.
- E08
Pink Diamond Heist; Bloody Baron; Samlesbury Witches
Fri, 26 Feb· 60 minCastles tell tales of a shocking heist, a twisted tyrant and a witch hunt.A Fight to the death in France.
- E09
Deadliest Chess Game; Gustav III Assassination; Shot in the Heart
Fri, 4 Mar· 60 minCastles tell tales of a deadly chess match, an epic love and a royal murder.
- E10
Savior of Flamenco; Murderous Mathelda; The Bickerstaff Hoax
Fri, 11 Mar· 60 minCastles relate back to a singer's success, a deadly plot, and a literary hoax.
- E11
Aussie Adam & Eve; Corpse Queen; Voyage of the Clermont
Fri, 18 Mar· 60 minCastles tell of a prisoner's plight, a macabre love, and a trailblazing voyage.
- E12
Witchfinder General; Isabella and Ferdinand; Poisoned Rice
Fri, 25 Mar· 60 minCastles tell stories of a witch hunt, a royal romance, and a murderous scheme.
- E13
Jack the Giant Killer; Last Emperor of Mexico; Saving Britain's Art
Fri, 1 Apr· 60 minCastles tell of a terrible giant, an unlikely ruler and a war time innovation.