History's Greatest Mysteries

History's Greatest Mysteries is a documentary series that reopens some of the 20th century's most enduring enigmas, from the Titanic and D.B. Cooper to Roswell and John Wilkes Booth. Each episode pulls together archival footage, expert interviews, witness testimony, and modern forensic techniques to reexamine evidence and competing theories without promising definitive answers. The show highlights previously unreleased documents, personal diaries, and DNA testing to present fresh angles on familiar stories. Laurence Fishburne appears as the on-screen host, guiding conversations between historians, investigators, and eyewitnesses while the series keeps focus on how conclusions are reached. Episodes commonly present competing accounts and let experts critique one another, so viewers see how historical claims are tested.

Released in 2020, the series is hosted by Laurence Fishburne, who narrates and moderates interviews. It combines archival material with contemporary forensic analysis and expert commentary to revisit well-known historical mysteries episode by episode. Episodes focus on a single mystery.

It hasn't drawn major awards attention, yet the series found a modest audience among history and true crime fans. While it did not become a critical awards contender, viewer response has been largely positive, reflected in a 7.7/10 average from 27 votes on one platform, and spurred podcast, blog discussion.

It spurred renewed online debate when previously unseen documents or DNA hints were revealed, encouraging fresh discussion of cold cases and historical oddities. Forums, social feeds, and hobbyist research groups often pick apart the evidence presented and share alternative theories sparked by the episodes, and inspired crowdsourced research.

Viewers and reviewers point to the show's steady pacing, emphasis on primary sources, and Fishburne's measured hosting. The series favors methodical evidence-gathering and skepticism, prompting viewers to weigh testimony and documents. Some audiences wish episodes reached firmer conclusions, but many appreciate the focus on interpretation and the limits of proof.