America's Book of Secrets: Special Edition
Season 1
TV-14
While much of the history of our country is widely available, there is another deeper history lingering in the shadows. Stories and places that have been shrouded in secrecy and hidden from public view…will once again be revealed. Each two-hour episode will give viewers secret access to some of America’s most iconic locations and organizations. Past episodes have gone inside the Pentagon, Area 51, the FBI, and even the White House. Now, “America’s Book of Secrets: Special Edition” will go deeper, farther and wider than ever before in an unceasing effort to bring viewers the truth behind today’s all new, shocking headlines.
10 Episodes
- Cults and Secret Societies
E2Cults and Secret SocietiesUncover the psychological allure of cults, their charismatic leaders and insidious methods of controlling their members, as well as the secret societies that have shaped our nation and continue to do so today. How do ordinary people become trapped in these fringe groups and what are the methods these secret societies use to gain power? - The Power of Money
E4The Power of MoneyReveals not only the underground world of America's wealthiest citizens and the depths at which their power and influence take root, but the power and influence that money and the promise of wealth wields over all of us. Do billionaires think they know better than the majority? Are the American masses just objects to control? How much gold does the United States really have? Is the American government overstating the amount of gold in its reserves to create the mystique of financial superiority? American treasure hunters are convinced that there are missing fortunes just waiting to be discovered all around the country, but why does the government deter some searches and perhaps, even seize land to keep treasure hunters out? - Crimes and Punishments
E5Crimes and PunishmentsUncovers the clandestine world of organized crime and delves into the secrets behind some of the most infamous misdeeds in American history. Get a glimpse inside the maximum security world of America’s “secret prisons” as we unveil their hidden agendas and covert operations. - The Strange and the Bizarre
E6The Strange and the BizarreRecent discoveries of previously unknown hominids and breakthroughs in genetic technology, have given a nation of Bigfoot believers new hope that this creature will be found. But what new technologies are being developed for this centuries old hunt and will it ever really be possible to prepare the nation for a cataclysmic event? If doomsday comes, is America really prepared? In 1971, $200,000 went missing in America's only unsolved airplane hijacking. Can following the money, help to uncover the true identity of mysterious hijacker D.B. Cooper? Might mainstream science, the government, academic institutions, and even the media all be part of an elaborate conspiracy to keep us from knowing the truth about the strange and the bizarre? - Big Brother is Watching
E9Big Brother is WatchingAs technology advances, information about everything and everyone is becoming more accessible than ever before. Every action is monitored, every conversation recorded, and every secret at risk of being exposed. But in this age of unlimited access, who is collecting our information and what are they using it for?
