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S1 E6 Hitler and the Spear of Destiny

Documentary

TV-PG

48m

Dec 31, 2011

The armies of Nazi Germany crossed the border with Austria, but when Hitler arrived in Vienna just 2 days later, the very first thing he did was to go to the Hofburg museum to lay claim to what appeared to be a simple Roman spear head. This spear head was something that Hitler had apparently coveted ever since he had first nurtured ambitions to become the ruler of a new German Reich.

Season 1, 13 Episodes

Myth Hunters - Himmler and The Holy Grail

Himmler and The Holy Grail,

The Holy Grail, the most prized relic of Christianity has been shrouded in mystery for centuries. Said to be the cup used by Christ at the last supper it is believed by many to hold miraculous powers. For centuries Kings, knights and treasure hunters have sought it, but it has always remained elusive and out of reach of human hands.

Myth Hunters - The Quest for Noah's Arc

The Quest for Noah's Arc,

For 2000 years, seekers have hunted Noah's Ark, believed to save Earth from biblical flood wrath. US creationists seek it on Turkey's Mount Ararat, aiming to refute evolution. This documentary tracks three Christian explorers whose searches ended sadly.

Myth Hunters - The Nazis and The Book of Power

The Nazis and The Book of Power,

In 1944 Italy, SS soldiers raid an Italian Count's villa under Himmler's orders to find the Germania, an ancient manuscript by Tacitus. Himmler idealized it as the "Book of Power" to prove Aryan superiority, justifying Nazi atrocities.

Myth Hunters - The Hunt for Pirate Treasure

The Hunt for Pirate Treasure,

Richard Knight, an actor and laborer, became obsessed with Captain Kidd's treasure. He found clues in old maps and located a potential site in Communist Vietnam's Hon Tre Lon. Despite risks, he and Fred Graham journeyed there, only to be captured.

Myth Hunters - Raider Ron and the Lost Ark

Raider Ron and the Lost Ark,

Ron Wyatt, a Nashville nurse turned amateur archaeologist at 47, aimed to validate Bible stories. In 1977, he claimed finding Noah’s Ark on Mount Ararat and later dived for Egyptian chariot remains, supporting Moses’ Red Sea crossing.

Myth Hunters - Hitler and the Spear of Destiny

Hitler and the Spear of Destiny,

The armies of Nazi Germany crossed the border with Austria, but when Hitler arrived in Vienna just 2 days later, the very first thing he did was to go to the Hofburg museum to lay claim to what appeared to be a simple Roman spear head. This spear head was something that Hitler had apparently coveted ever since he had first nurtured ambitions to become the ruler of a new German Reich.

Myth Hunters - The Search for the Crystal Skulls

The Search for the Crystal Skulls,

In 1924, a young girl found an extraordinary object in the jungles of Central America. It was a beautiful skull from a single block of pure quartz crystal. All her life Anna Mitchell-Hedges claimed that her skull had telepathic powers.

Myth Hunters - The Hunt for the Book of Spells

The Hunt for the Book of Spells,

The Book of Thoth, a legendary text of magic and wisdom, has inspired Freemasons, Tarot readers, and occultists across centuries. Yet, archaeologists doubt its existence despite its influence on esoteric culture from ancient Egypt to modern times.

Myth Hunters - The Lost Sword of the Samurai

The Lost Sword of the Samurai,

The Honjo Masamune, Japan's greatest sword, vanished after WWII. Taken as a souvenir by a US Sergeant, it's now a legendary lost artifact sought by collectors worldwide.

Myth Hunters - The Quest for the True Cross

The Quest for the True Cross,

Historian Michael Hesemann sought to authenticate the Titulus Crucis, believed to be a piece of Christ's cross. Displayed in a Rome church, it spans from Jerusalem to modern Rome, backed by records since the 1400s.

Myth Hunters - The Missing Eight Wonder of the World

The Missing Eight Wonder of the World,

In 1941 the Germans looted one of the Soviet Union's most important art works, called the Amber Room. An extraordinary series of C18 amber screens worth millions of pounds and considered, by many, the 8th wonder of the world. It was taken to the Baltic city of Konigsberg. 4 years later at the end of the war, it had vanished. So began one of the greatest treasure hunts of the twentieth century.

Myth Hunters - The Real King Solomon's Mines

The Real King Solomon's Mines,

King Solomon ruled Israel 3,000 years ago, famed for a visit from the Queen of Sheba. The quest for Solomon's gold spans millennia. Karl Mauch believed he found Ophir in southern Africa. Yet, the search for Solomon's true mines persists.

Myth Hunters - The Lost City of El Dorado

The Lost City of El Dorado,

Legend has it that in the Amazon jungle lies El Dorado, a mythical city of gold. Colonel Percy Fawcett, believed in its existence and spent years searching. In 1925, he vanished with his son and a friend during an expedition revealing a civilization.

Details

Myth Hunters

Documentary

TV-PG

3 Seasons

48m

This series explores real-life quests for legendary objects, including lost gold, weapons of unlimited power, and secrets of eternal life. Featuring expert interviews and archival footage, it tells the stories of adventurers who pursued these myths.

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