The True Story

Season 2

2007 · 12 episodes · 8h 15m in all

Episodes

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   1. The Boston Strangler

   27 Feb 2007 · 45 min

   Exploring the truth behind the murders of several women in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s. Were they the work of one person?

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   2. Bermuda Triangle

   13 Mar 2007 · 45 min

   This episode investigates the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, reviewing famous disappearances and examining the evidence behind the many theories associated with the mysterious region.

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   3. Pirates Of The Caribbean

   20 Mar 2007 · 45 min

   The truth behind the swashbuckling pirate Blackbeard and revealing the real pirate ship and tales that inspired the action in the series of films starring Johnny Depp.

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   4. Blood Diamonds

   20 Nov 2007 · 45 min

   This episode examines the history of blood diamonds, exploring how the diamond trade has fueled armed conflicts and human suffering in different parts of the world.

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   5. Jonestown Cult Suicides

   13 Nov 2007 · 45 min

   This episode investigates the events that led to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, examining the rise of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the mass deaths in Guyana.

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   6. The Philosopher's Stone

   24 Apr 2007 · 45 min

   This episode explores the legend of the Philosopher's Stone, examining its role in alchemy, mythology, and the centuries-long search for a substance believed to transform metals and grant eternal life.

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   7. Olympic Massacre

   4 Dec 2007 · 45 min

   This episode revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, examining the attack on the Israeli team, the hostage crisis, and its lasting impact on international security and the Olympic Games.

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   8. The Anastasia Mystery

   3 Apr 2007 · 45 min

   This episode examines the enduring mystery surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, exploring the claims that she survived the execution of the Russian imperial family and the evidence behind those claims.

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   9. Frankenstein

   6 Feb 2007

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    10. Casino

    10 Dec 2009 · 45 min

    This episode examines the true events that inspired the film Casino, exploring organized crime's influence on Las Vegas casinos and the people whose lives formed the basis of the story.

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    11. The Exorcist

    16 Dec 2009 · 45 min

    This episode investigates the real-life events and reported cases that inspired The Exorcist, exploring the history of exorcism and the origins of one of the most famous horror stories ever told.

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    12. Amelia Earhart Conspiracy

    29 Dec 2009 · 45 min

    This episode examines the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her 1937 around-the-world flight, exploring the available evidence and the various theories surrounding one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries.