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S3 E6 Yamashita's Gold

Documentary

12+

50 minutes

31 Dec 2013

WW2 legendary Japanese looted gold is hunted by an amateur Filipino treasure-hunter

Season 3, 13 Episodes

Myth Hunters - The Pirate Treasure of Cocos Island

The Pirate Treasure of Cocos Island,

August Gissler’s amazing seventeen year quest to find the buried pirate treasure on Cocos Island

Myth Hunters - The Mystery of the Spider Rocks

The Mystery of the Spider Rocks,

A vast treasure of Spanish gold is buried somewhere in Texas. Dave Arnold, guided by a map, discovers three mysterious stones he believes are keys to the treasure. His 7-year quest leads to a mysterious death, financial ruin, and an ancient curse.

Myth Hunters - The Priest His Lover and the Holy Grail

The Priest His Lover and the Holy Grail,

For 70 years, treasure hunters have sought Rennes-le-Chateau's secret. In the 19th century, priest Berenger Sauniere became mysteriously wealthy. His confidante, Marie Denarnaud, hinted at the treasure but died before revealing it.

Myth Hunters - The Veil of Veronica

The Veil of Veronica,

Searching for the truth behind one of the Church’s most mysterious relics – the Veil of Veronica – this programme follows the discovery and impact of the miraculous face of Manoppello – an image not made by human hands of the resurrected Christ.

Myth Hunters - The Search for Machu Picchu

The Search for Machu Picchu,

The extraordinary story of Hiram Bingham's amazing discovery of one of the great wonders of the modern world, Machu Picchu.

Myth Hunters - Yamashita's Gold

Yamashita's Gold,

WW2 legendary Japanese looted gold is hunted by an amateur Filipino treasure-hunter

Myth Hunters - The Lost Ship of the Mojave Desert

The Lost Ship of the Mojave Desert,

California Gold Rush prospector goes in search of a legendary lost treasure ship in the Mojave Desert.

Myth Hunters - The Search for Nazi Gold

The Search for Nazi Gold,

In WWII's final days, Nazis hid evidence of their crimes. SS officers transported boxes to Austria's remote Lake Toplitz, witnessed dumping them on May 1, 1945. Rumors. Rumors claimed the boxes held stolen gold, part of a $500M Nazi heist.

Myth Hunters - The Mystery of Thomas Beale's Treasure

The Mystery of Thomas Beale's Treasure,

In 1897, two brothers began a 50-year quest to find a treasure buried 70 years earlier in the Virginia Blue Mountains, documented in a secret code. They sought help from America's top code-breakers to unravel Thomas Beale’s treasure mystery.

Myth Hunters - The Quest for Camelot

The Quest for Camelot,

According to legend, King Arthur was Britain’s greatest king. He led his Knights of the Round Table from Camelot, a spectacular castle, and fought Anglo-Saxon invaders, uniting the country. Leslie Alcock led a team to find Camelot.

Myth Hunters - The Men Who Found the Maya

The Men Who Found the Maya,

This is the amazing story of how a two amateur explorers discovered one of the world's greatest civilisations, the Maya.

Myth Hunters - The Curse of Treasure Mountain

The Curse of Treasure Mountain,

A fortune in gold is buried in the Rocky Mountains, with only a cryptic map as a clue. For nearly 200 years, descendants of a French expedition have sought it. But the Curse of Treasure Mountain has thwarted all attempts to find the hidden bullion.

Myth Hunters - The Chalice of Valencia

The Chalice of Valencia,

American writer and historan Janice Bennett goes on a quest to prove the Holy Chalice of Valencia - a relic displayed within its cathedral for over 500 years - is the original cup of Christ used at the Last Supper.

Details

Myth Hunters

Documentary

12+

3 Seasons

48 minutes

This series explores real-life quests for legendary objects, including lost gold, weapons of unlimited power, and secrets of eternal life. Featuring expert interviews and archival footage, it tells the stories of adventurers who pursued these myths.

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