

Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo
2024– · History · 60 min · 3 seasons
S03E01 · Famous Fortunes
Fri, 13 Nov, 12:00 pm
S02E20 · Most Valuable Finds
Fri, 8 May, 11:00 am
From a $4 flea market frame concealing the Declaration of Independence, or a lost Fabergé egg in a Midwest flea market, and even the holy grail of comic books hiding in someone's wall, we revisit the most astonishing, valuable discoveries.
About
Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo examines the fascinating stories surrounding buried artifacts and lost civilizations, shedding light, and offering new insight and information, on various mysteries of the past and present. Anchored by Trejo's affinity for history and his natural curiosity into exploring the unknown and coupled with captivating archival material, expert interviews, and compelling recreations, the series seeks to unearth what the human eye cannot easily detect, as objects, structures and creatures concealed under earth, ice and water are suddenly, and often accidentally, revealed. From ancient animals uncovered as permafrost melts to excavations that make international headlines, each episode explains the significance of these discoveries and offers surprising context to these amazing finds. What exciting revelations can these preserved objects expose about our history and the legends and myths that surround them?
Episodes
- E01
National Treasures
Wed, 12 Nov· 62 minFrom a bat swung by one of baseball's boldest pioneers, to an iconic painting hidden behind a false wall, these astonishing finds prove that America's greatest treasures can turn up in the most unlikely places.
- E02
Blasts From the Past
Wed, 19 Nov· 62 minFrom WWII bombs pulled from the sea and Nazi bunkers buried in sand, to chemical weapons hidden beneath Washington, D.C., these explosive discoveries prove that history's blasts from the past can still shake our world today.
- E03
Shady Secrets
Wed, 26 Nov· 62 minSome secrets refuse to stay buried. Whether it's illicit cargo in a frozen lake, a stolen masterpiece worth millions, or a brothel hidden in the shadow of the Capitol—the truth always resurfaces.
- E04
Hidden Giants
Wed, 3 Dec· 62 minFrom a legendary city swallowed by the jungle, to an underground metropolis stretching 18 levels deep, and even a forgotten pyramid from a lost civilization, sometimes the biggest mysteries on Earth are closer than we think.
- E05
Famous Finds
Wed, 10 Dec· 62 minA forgotten manuscript in a dusty trunk. A priceless painting discovered in plain sight. A royal tomb hidden for millennia beneath the sands. These famous finds prove history's greatest treasures often resurface when least expected.
- E06
Monstrous Marvels
Wed, 17 Dec· 62 minForget the monsters under your bed. The real ones, from dinosaurs to mythic beasts, are out there just waiting to be unearthed.
- E07
Divine Discoveries
Wed, 24 Dec· 62 minSecrets of popes, rewritten laws, and cities lost to the waves — these divine discoveries shake our beliefs and uncover mysteries of truly epic proportions.
- E08
Secrets from the Skies
Wed, 31 Dec· 62 minFrom a long-lost keepsake tied to the world's most famous astronaut, to a giant flying reptile that once ruled the skies, and even a previously unknown planet orbiting two suns…some extraordinary discoveries remind us to keep looking up.
- E09
Found Fortunes
Wed, 7 Jan· 62 minThe world's greatest fortunes often surface in the most unlikely places. From a Fabergé egg found at a humble flea market, to rare baseball cards hidden inside an old piano.
- E10
Deadliest Discoveries
Wed, 14 Jan· 62 minBeneath the earth, frozen in the tundra, and hidden in the depths of the sea, lie some of the deadliest discoveries of all time.
- E11
Puzzling Finds
Fri, 27 Feb· 63 minRiddles don't just live in books, they're all around us. From a hollow nickel hiding Cold War secrets, to an ancient chess piece, these puzzling finds remind us that history likes to keep us guessing.
- E12
Digging Up Trouble
Fri, 6 Mar· 63 minSome discoveries come with consequences. Gold that ruins lives, a cursed wreck beneath the sea, and a hidden safe linked to a famous burglar, show how the past can be as dangerous as it is tempting.
- E13
Heavy Metals
Fri, 13 Mar· 63 minFrom James Bond's legendary submarine car uncovered in a storage unit, to a rock-and-roll guitar with a past as loud as its sound, and locomotives resting on the ocean floor, these heavy-metal marvels prove history's strongest secrets can't stay buried.
- E14
Wild Discoveries
Fri, 20 Mar· 63 minA species thought lost forever is spotted again. A dog plays an unexpected role in recovering the World Cup trophy. And a puppy from the Ice Age emerges intact after 18,000 years. These stories reveal just how unpredictable the natural world can be.
- E15
Lost in Battle
Fri, 3 Apr· 63 minFrom a live WWII bomb discovered decades later, to a Civil War cigar hiding secret orders, to a Viking sword unearthed by a child, these finds reveal how the remnants of war can resurface when least expected.
- E16
Powerful Discoveries
Fri, 10 Apr· 63 minFrom Mussolini's hidden bunker, to a warship built to dominate, and coins bearing Henry VIII's authority, these discoveries reveal how power leaves its mark long after its rulers are gone.
- E17
Big and Bad
Fri, 17 Apr· 63 minHistory's biggest discoveries aren't always its best. A diamond heist that unravels in a ditch, a colossal burning crater dubbed the "Gateway to Hell," and an island dominated by venomous vipers prove that when finds go big, they can also go very bad.
- E18
Grave Secrets
Fri, 24 Apr· 63 minFrom a hidden cache of bones, to an ancient tomb shrouded in mystery, and even a rare sports car dug up in a backyard…these eerie revelations prove that some secrets refuse to stay buried.
- E19
Strange Finds
Fri, 1 May· 63 minSome discoveries defy explanation, like fossilized vomit from the Jurassic, a sewer blob with a pulse, even a long-lost toy discovered inside a man's lung. These freaky finds prove that reality can be stranger—and far creepier—than fiction.
- E20
Most Valuable Finds
Fri, 8 May· 63 minFrom a $4 flea market frame concealing the Declaration of Independence, or a lost Fabergé egg in a Midwest flea market, and even the holy grail of comic books hiding in someone's wall, we revisit the most astonishing, valuable discoveries.
Cast

Danny Trejo
Danny Trejo