History is made in moments where life hangs in the balance; when split-second decisions mean the difference between disaster and survival; when the safe, orderly world disintegrates into chaos. These are the moments that populate the pantheon of History's Most Shocking. This show takes viewers frame-by-frame into the most significant mind-blowing events ever caught on camera. From chilling accidents to natural disasters to extreme sports fails to harrowing animal attacks, History's Most Shocking is a deep dive into the extreme, uncovering the truth behind what happened. It not only captivates the eye; it also provides key takeaways into what went wrong, and what needs to be avoided in the future. With compelling first-person narratives from the people who lived through these seminal moments and expert analysis identifying the miscalculations and misjudgments that caused them, History's Most Shocking won't just keep you on edge of your seat…. It will teach you the history lessons you were never taught in school.

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S1E6 - Avalanche v. Snowmobile, The Real 6 Million Dollar Man Crash, When Tires Attack & Train Track Mayhem

Tony Harris breaks down the most shocking moments ever captured on camera. Why are people nearly getting hit by speeding trains all over the world? Chaos ensues when the wheels literally come off a vehicle going full speed on a busy highway. A snowmobiler is buried alive when he is caught in an avalanche. Did you know the plane crash seen in the opening of the popular 1970's TV series the Six Million Dollar Man was real? Tony and his team of experts do a deep dive into these incredible incidents to find the truth behind how they happened and why.

Air Date: 10 Mar 2025 21:03 (CDT)

S1E7 - Sucked Up By a Tornado, Elevators Gone Wrong, Motorcycle vs. Flood & the Indian Ocean Tsunami of '04

Tony Harris analyzes the most shocking moments ever captured on camera. A woman survives being sucked into a tornado. An out-of-control elevator reveals a long history of mishaps. A motorcyclist fights for his life as he is knocked down and swept away by a raging flood. And what caused the historic tsunami that struck Thailand in 2004, one of the deadliest disasters in modern history. Tony and his team of experts take a deep dive into these incidents to find the truth behind what happened and how it might have been avoided.

Air Date: 17 Mar 2025 21:03 (CDT)

S1E8 - The Hindenburg Disaster, Pilot's Ejection Fail, When Trees Attack & Stuck in a Cave

A pilot activates his ejector seat at the last second during a rocky landing. The harrowing moment a motorist tries to escape a forest full of falling trees. A spelunker must use all his skill to escape when he gets stuck between a rock and a hard place. The Hindenburg, the pride of Nazi Germany, explodes in flames while flying over New Jersey in 1937, sparking a mystery. Tony Harris and his team of experts examine the clues and make a determination about what really happened and why.

Air Date: 24 Mar 2025 21:03 (CDT)

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