Expedition Unknown
2015– · Discovery · 60 min · 17 seasons
S17E07 · Chasing Civil War Gold
Thu, 13 Aug, 11:00 am
Josh hunts for millions in missing Confederate gold. First, he follows a new lead and explores a wagon train robbery site where gold and silver coins vanished. Then, an eyewitness account points to the location of Jefferson Davis's lost war chest.
About
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.
Episodes
- E01
Hunt for WWII Hellships
Thu, 25 June· 42 minJosh 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 mission.
- E02
Finding WWII's Lost Prisoners
Thu, 2 July· 42 minA deep-water dive leads to the historic discovery of a lost WWII hell ship, where an estimated 1,000 soldiers made the ultimate sacrifice. Josh assists a U.S. Department of Defense mission, recovering potential remains of American POWs.
- E03
Death Jars of Laos
Thu, 9 July· 42 minJosh Gates treks into the remote jungles of Laos to investigate the mysterious Plain of Jars. Navigating landscapes still littered with unexploded ordnance, he uses advanced technology to uncover the secrets of this ancient, lost civilization.
- E04
Sunken City of Pirates
Thu, 16 July· 42 minA first-of-its-kind sonar survey reveals a submerged pirate lair located off the coast of Jamaica. Using groundbreaking photogrammetry, Josh dives in to hunt for the $50M stolen treasure of Black Bart, the King of Pirates.
- E05
Secrets of Mexico's Underworld
Thu, 23 July· 42 minJosh joins archeologists as they bushwhack through thick jungles and rappel into vast caves in search of the lost Zoque culture. Deep underground, the team pushes through flooded sections and finds thousands of ritual offerings that may solve the mystery.
- Special
Shark Secrets
Thu, 30 July· 42 minJosh Gates investigates the USS Indianapolis disaster, which led to the deadliest shark attack in history, explores the mystery of Scotland's Stronsay Beast, and examines ancient remains that may reveal the earliest confirmed shark attack ever recorded.
- E06
Inca Treasure Tunnels
Thu, 6 Aug· 42 minJosh helps discover and explore a labyrinth of lost tunnels; he dodges traffic to assist in a first-ever radar scan below the busy streets of Cuzco, Peru; he joins them as they push into the tunnels and find priceless ancient treasures.
- E07
Chasing Civil War Gold
Thu, 13 Aug· 42 minJosh hunts for millions in missing Confederate gold. First, he follows a new lead and explores a wagon train robbery site where gold and silver coins vanished. Then, an eyewitness account points to the location of Jefferson Davis's lost war chest.
Cast
Josh Gates
Host