

The UnXplained
2019– · History · 60 min · 8 seasons
S08E18 · Human Anomalies
Sat, 29 Aug, 11:00 am
Across the world, rare medical disorders and extraordinary capabilities reveal how little we truly understand about the human body. Are these evidence that the human body is capable of far stranger things than science has fully explained?
About
The UnXplained will tackle subjects that have mystified mankind for centuries, from mysterious structures and cursed ancient cities to extraterrestrial sightings and bizarre rituals. The series will also feature contributions from top scientists, historians, engineers and researchers - each seeking to shed light on how the seemingly impossible can happen.
Episodes
- E01
Impossible Ancient Structures
Sat, 17 Jan· 63 minAll over the world stand ancient structures so massive, precise, and baffling that they seem impossible for not just their time, but ours as well. How did ancient civilizations achieve feats of engineering that still defy modern understanding?
- E02
Nightmares and Dreams
Sat, 24 Jan· 63 minDreams have inspired humanity for thousands of years, and in all this time, we have yet to answer one fundamental question: What is the purpose of dreams?
- E03
Unnatural Disasters
Sat, 31 Jan· 60 minThroughout history, catastrophic disasters have reshaped civilizations — yet some events defy all scientific expectations. Are some of Earth's deadliest catastrophes truly natural… or… unnatural?
- E04
Mysteries of Ancient Africa
Sat, 14 Feb· 63 minAfrica is the birthplace of humanity and remains one of the most mysterious continents on Earth. What secrets lie hidden throughout Africa's vast and unexplored ancient landscape?
- E05
Mind Over Matter
Sat, 21 Feb· 60 minThe human mind is home to all our thoughts, hopes, dreams, and memories. But are there people who are "wired" differently than most of us? Can unique circumstances permit some to tap into extra-sensory abilities that defy nature?
- E06
Mighty Kingdoms Unearthed
Sat, 28 Feb· 63 minThroughout civilization there are many kingdoms and mighty empires that have risen, only to one day fall. What can we discover from clues left behind by these once great empires?
- E07
Dangerous Places
Sat, 30 May· 60 minEvery year, people risk their lives to enter places the world has marked off-limits. What is it about the world's most dangerous places that makes them impossible to resist?
- E08
Satan's Army
Sat, 6 June· 60 minFrom demonic possession and cursed homes to battlefield apparitions and ancient pacts with the Devil, history is filled with chilling accounts of supernatural forces said to be working against humanity.
- E09
Top Secret Projects
Sat, 13 June· 60 minThroughout history, governments have carried out top secret projects that defy belief—from experimental aircraft and staged illusions to covert experiments that crossed ethical boundaries.
- E10
Mystery of the Dinosaurs
Sat, 27 June· 60 minDinosaurs have fascinated scientists for nearly two centuries, and in all that time, we have yet to answer even the most basic questions about how these animals lived, how they died, and what became of them.
- E11
The Lost World of the Aztecs
Sat, 11 July· 60 minFive centuries after the fall of the Aztec Empire, new discoveries are revealing that this lost civilization may have been far more sophisticated—and far stranger—than history has long suggested.
- E12
Objects of Power
Sat, 18 July· 63 minFor centuries, certain objects have been deemed to heal the sick, summon spirits, legitimize kings, curse their owners, and even alter the fate of nations. Do these artifacts truly possess supernatural power, or is their force created by human belief?
- E13
Unnerving Nature
Sat, 25 July· 63 minAcross the planet are places where nature behaves in ways that seem to defy explanation—forests where people vanish, deserts where signals fail, caves filled with toxic air, and mountains no one dares to climb.
- E14
Deadly Ancient Curses
Sat, 1 Aug· 63 minThroughout history, people have feared that ancient curses can bring misfortune, madness, and even death to those who defy them. Are these deadly warnings powered by supernatural forces—or by the terrifying ability of belief itself to shape reality?
- E15
Alien Close Encounters
Sat, 8 Aug· 63 minFor decades, UFO sightings have been reported by military pilots, civilians, and even entire communities. As governments reopen investigations and the public demands answers, are we finally getting closer to the truth about UFOs?
- E16
Secrets of the Pyramids
Sat, 15 Aug· 63 minWere pyramids simply the most practical way to build toward the sky--or could they reveal a deeper pattern of sacred knowledge, celestial design, and hidden purpose shared across the ancient world?
- E17
Buried Mysteries
Sat, 22 Aug· 60 minAcross the deserts of North Africa and the Near East entire armies, cities, and cultures have vanished beneath shifting sands. Could the desert still be hiding lost chapters from the dawn of civilization?
- E18
Human Anomalies
Sat, 29 Aug· 63 minAcross the world, rare medical disorders and extraordinary capabilities reveal how little we truly understand about the human body. Are these evidence that the human body is capable of far stranger things than science has fully explained?
Cast

William Shatner
Host

















