Mystery Files

Mystery Files
TV Show · Documentary · History

Embark on a global journey as we re-open the books on history’s greatest events, legends and people, to separate fantasy from reality.

2010 · 23m
Starring Struan Rodger, Brian Dennehy

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Nostradamus
    Could Nostradamus really see the future, or did he just see the fortune he could make? The famous astrologer has been credited with predicting 9/11, the rise of Hitler, JFK's assassination, and more, but is there a legitimate link between these modern events and his ancient prophecies? Join historical investigators, scientists, and translators as they probe his life and works, and enter the secret world of medieval astrology to determine whether Nostradamus was a man ahead of his time or a just a clever charlatan.
    23m
  • EPISODE 4
    Royal Murder
    In 1483, the rightful king of England, 12-year-old Prince Edward V, and his younger brother Richard disappeared from the Tower of London amid rumors of murder. For more than 500 years, Richard III has been tagged as the orchestrator of this atrocity. However, new evidence reveals the case against Richard is surprisingly weak. Was he the victim of Tudor propaganda? Join the investigation as historical investigators uncover the motives of two alternative suspects of this infamous crime that altered the course of British history.
    23m
  • EPISODE 7
    King Arthur
    Camelot. Excalibur. The Knights of the Round Table. The Holy Grail. The legend of King Arthur conjures up romantic images of chivalry and adventure. This fable has grown over the centuries, and has thrilled millions throughout the world. But is it all myth? Many historians believe that the character of King Arthur is based on not one, but two men: the son of a high-ranking Roman ruler and a 5th-century fighter, who defended Britain against Saxon invaders. Painstaking research details how these two war heroes may have helped create an icon.
    23m
  • EPISODE 8
    Leonardo da Vinci
    The world’s most celebrated artist, 600 years ago he invented machines that belong in the modern age: the tank, the diving suit, the helicopter. His advancements in the field of flight were truly ahead of their time. He broke the mold of medieval thinkers. Or did he? Startling new evidence suggests that Leonardo was not the revolutionary engineer that legend has portrayed him. Using cutting edge laser technology to analyse what lies behind the Mona Lisa, Leonardo’s most famous painting, this investigation delves deep into the technological genius of the Renaissance.
    23m
  • EPISODE 9
    Abraham Lincoln
    Abraham Lincoln. The man who rises from obscurity to become the 16th American President and arguably it’s finest. But on April 15th 1865 he becomes the first US President to be assassinated, leading to the creation of a legend that obscures his true personality. Through in-depth historical, psychological and medical analysis, his character is laid bare, and the extraordinary impact of his early life as a rural dirt farmer, on his later actions as President, revealed.
    23m
  • EPISODE 13
    Joan of Arc
    Fighting through intense pain and miraculously recovering from her wounds, Joan of Arc led the French army to numerous victories in the 100 Years’ War. How did she do it? Was she driven by God, an incredible strength of mind, or was it a brain disorder? Scientists, historians and religious psychologists study the extraordinary life and deeds of this French heroine. Using modern technology and ancient evidence, they attempt to explain how a 19-year-old managed to overcome many hardships and obstacles to become a legendary saint.
    23m

Related

  • Treasures Decoded
  • Sacred Sites
  • Mummy Mysteries
  • Secrets of the Dead
  • Digging for the Truth
  • Voices of the Dead
  • Secrets Unlocked
  • Deep Time History
  • Drain the Oceans

Cast & Crew

  • Struan Rodger
    Narrator
  • Brian Dennehy
    Narrator

About

Mystery Files

Documentary

Embark on a global journey as we re-open the books on history’s greatest events, legends and people, to separate fantasy from reality.

Information

Studio
AMERNGC
Released
2010
Rated
TV-PG
© 2009 Parthenon Entertainment Limited

Languages

Original Audio
English (United States)
Subtitles

English (United States) (SDH)

  • Español (México)
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)

Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Internet Service Terms
  • Apple TV & Privacy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Support
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

  • Armenia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Botswana
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cape Verde
  • Egypt
  • Eswatini
  • Gambia
  • Ghana
  • Guinea-Bissau
  • India
  • Israel
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Mauritius
  • Mozambique
  • Namibia
  • Niger (English)
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Sri Lanka
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zimbabwe

Asia Pacific

  • Australia
  • Cambodia
  • Fiji
  • 香港
  • Indonesia (English)
  • 日本
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • 澳門
  • Malaysia (English)
  • Micronesia, Federated States of
  • Mongolia
  • New Zealand
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • 대한민국
  • 台灣
  • Thailand
  • Turkmenistan
  • Vietnam

Europe

  • Armenia
  • Österreich
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Cyprus
  • Czechia
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France (Français)
  • Deutschland
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg (English)
  • Malta
  • Moldova, Republic Of
  • Nederland
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal (Português)
  • Россия
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • España
  • Sverige
  • Schweiz
  • Türkiye (English)
  • Ukraine
  • United Kingdom

Latin America and the Caribbean

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina (Español)
  • Bahamas
  • Belize
  • Bermuda
  • Bolivia (Español)
  • Brasil
  • Virgin Islands, British
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile (Español)
  • Colombia (Español)
  • Costa Rica (Español)
  • Dominica
  • República Dominicana
  • Ecuador (Español)
  • El Salvador (Español)
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala (Español)
  • Honduras (Español)
  • México
  • Nicaragua (Español)
  • Panamá
  • Paraguay (Español)
  • Perú
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Venezuela (Español)

The United States and Canada

  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • United States
  • Estados Unidos (Español México)