The Unexplained
The Unexplained investigates unsolved mysteries from around the world. From baffling disappearances to puzzling events, explore stories that defy explanation and continue to intrigue investigators and enthusiasts alike.
The Disappearance of the crew of the Kaz II
Discover the chilling story of the Kaz II, the Australian catamaran found adrift in 2007 with its crew mysteriously vanished. Explore the facts and theories behind one of the country’s most enduring maritime enigmas.
The Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg
Discover the strange and unexplained 1518 dancing plague in Strasbourg, where hundreds danced uncontrollably for days, leading to exhaustion and death. Unravel the mystery behind this historic mass dance mania.
The Antikythera Mechanism and Ancient Technology
Discover the Antikythera Mechanism, the world's oldest analog computer from ancient Greece. Explore how this 2,000-year-old device predicted astronomical events and showcased advanced engineering and mathematical expertise.
The Marfa Lights and Atmospheric Science
Discover the fascinating Marfa Lights of Texas—mysterious glowing orbs that have puzzled observers for over a century. Explore scientific and atmospheric explanations behind this natural phenomenon and unravel the mystery of the ghost lights.
The Taos Hum and Acoustic Engineering
Discover the intriguing Taos Hum—an unexplained low-frequency noise baffling residents and scientists alike. Explore how acoustic engineers analyze this mysterious sound and what theories surround its origin.
The Green Children and Medieval Records
Discover the enduring mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit, 12th-century siblings with green skin who appeared in Suffolk. Explore medieval records and historical debates unraveling their enigmatic origins.
The Circleville Letters and Handwriting Analysis
Explore the chilling Circleville Letters case, where anonymous threats plagued an Ohio town. Discover how handwriting analysis played a key role in the decades-long true crime investigation unraveling this unsolved mystery.
The Piri Reis Map and Cartographic History
Discover the Piri Reis Map, a groundbreaking 1513 Ottoman chart revealing early world mapping techniques and a blend of Islamic and European cartographic traditions that shaped our understanding of the globe.
The London Hammer and Geological Analysis
Explore the London Hammer, discovered in 1936 in Texas, and how geological analysis helps unravel whether this unusual artifact is truly ancient or a modern object encased in old rock.
The Basano Vase and Auction Houses
Discover the fascinating history and dark folklore of the 15th-century Basano Vase, a cursed silver treasure that intrigues collectors and auction houses worldwide.
The Toynbee Tiles and Urban Mysteries
Discover the enigmatic Toynbee tiles—mysterious plaques embedded in city streets with cryptic messages about resurrecting the dead on Jupiter. Explore one of the most enduring urban mysteries that continues to fascinate and puzzle communities worldwide.
The Mad Gasser and Chemical Analysis
Discover the eerie 1944 Mad Gasser attacks in Mattoon and how chemical analysis played a key role in investigating the mysterious gas reports—yet no toxic evidence was ever found.
The Phantom Barber and Community Fear
Discover the chilling story of the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula, Mississippi, whose strange hair-cutting break-ins in 1942 ignited fear and confusion across the community. Explore how one unknown figure caused widespread local anxiety beyond typical crime.
The Ghost Rockets and Cold War Espionage
Discover the mystery behind the 1946 ghost rockets over Scandinavia and their link to Cold War espionage. Explore how intelligence agencies investigated possible Soviet missile tests and covert surveillance.
The Ghost Blimp and Aviation Records
Discover the baffling 1942 disappearance of the L-8 Navy blimp crew during a routine patrol over San Francisco Bay. Explore one of aviation history’s most enduring mysteries.
The Baychimo and Arctic Ghost Ships
Discover the haunting story of the SS Baychimo, the legendary Arctic ghost ship abandoned in 1931 and seen drifting for decades. Explore the chilling mysteries of lost vessels trapped in the icy Arctic seas.
The “Resolven” and Ship Log Analysis
Explore the 1884 mystery of the British merchant ship Resolven found abandoned near Newfoundland. Discover insights from the ship’s log and unravel the maritime enigma of its missing crew and lifeboat.
The Ourang Medan and Maritime Records
Explore the haunting tale of the Ourang Medan, the infamous ghost ship of the 1940s. Discover why official maritime records fail to confirm its existence and delve into the enduring mystery surrounding its crew’s eerie fate.
The Flannan Isles and Lighthouse Technology
Discover how the Flannan Isles lighthouse, famed for its 1900 mystery, showcases groundbreaking innovations in lighthouse technology that continue to enhance maritime safety in Scotland’s treacherous waters.
The Joyita and Ocean Drift Analysis
Discover how ocean drift analysis sheds light on the baffling disappearance of the MV Joyita, found abandoned and adrift in the South Pacific in 1955 with no crew or passengers aboard.