Mystery | History | Supernatural
Station:
History (US)
Status:
Running
Start:
2023-12-01
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Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be.
Next Episode is 'Extraordinary Traditions' (Season 2 Episode 16) and airs on 02 May 2025 20:00 (CDT).
S2E13 - Peculiar Punishments
One-of-a-kind crimes are often met with one-of-a-kind punishments. Like a pig whose bloody rampage lands itself in the courtroom, or a music enthusiast whose wall-rattling beats subject them to hours of classical symphonies. And a drunkard whose public intoxication turns them into public entertainment. These peculiar punishments all prove to have one thing in common...they are completely unbelievable.
Air Date: 11 Apr 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E14 - Weird Discoveries
History is riddled with brilliant, life-changing discoveries--from gold, to lost treasures, to scientific findings. But, some discoveries are anything but ordinary. Like severed feet on a beach, or finding evidence of a tiny otherworldly creature. Each discovery is weirder than the last, and uniquely unbelievable.
Air Date: 18 Apr 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E15 - Unexpected Spectacles
Imagine a man floating through the sky by dozens of balloons, all attached to a single lawn chair. Or, a circus conducted by a team of performers only visible via magnifying glass. How about a cycling grandpa that proves to be no match for his youthful counterparts? These are the tales of history's most unbelievable, strange, and completely unexpected spectacles.
Air Date: 25 Apr 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E16 - Extraordinary Traditions
From riding massive tree trunks down a treacherous slope, to hosting a barrage of monkeys for an all-you-can-eat buffet, to a food fight of epic proportions. These are the stories of history's most bizarre and extraordinary traditions.
Air Date: 02 May 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E17 - Astonishing Escapes
We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane. Or, a primate that refuses to stay put. These are the stories of escapes that are sure to leave you in utter disbelief.
Air Date: 09 May 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E18 - Odd Dwellings
Air Date: 16 May 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E19 - Strange Afflictions
Air Date: 23 May 2025 20:00 (CDT)
S2E20 - Curious Crimes
Air Date: 30 May 2025 20:00 (CDT)