Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein

Season 1

TV-PG

Into the Unknown with Josh Bernstein is a 2008 documentary television series hosted by American explorer Josh Bernstein and written by Bernadette McDaid. The series was created for Discovery Channel. The series premiered on 18 August 2008 in the United States.

Where to Watch Season 1

8 Episodes

The Secret Life of Gladiators
E1
The Secret Life of GladiatorsJosh Bernstein is on a quest to uncover the true story of the Gladiator. Participants in history's most deadly sport, Hollywood has glorified these men on the big screen - but how does the movie portrayal differ from the reality?
Search for Noah's Ark
E2
Search for Noah's ArkFor thousands of years the story of Noah's Ark and the great flood has been passed down the generations. But did the flood of Genesis really happen? Josh Bernstein investigates a compelling new theory about the truth behind this extraordinary story.
The Cloud Warriors
E3
The Cloud WarriorsFor seven centuries the Chachapoya ruled the mountains of northern Peru from their hilltop fortress of Kuelap. Then in the 1500's their civilization vanished. Josh Bernstein investigates the mysterious disappearance of the fearsome Cloud Warriors.
Living With Mummies
E4
Living With MummiesJosh Bernstein meets one of the most primitive tribes on Earth to learn the ancient secrets of how to make a mummy - Kukukuku style.
Egypt's Lost King
E5
Egypt's Lost KingJosh Bernstein investigates the most controversial pharaoh in history - the father of Tutankhamen, and husband of the beautiful Nefertiti. His name was Akhenaten: a Pharaoh who dared to radically change the course of Egyptian history.
The Lost Gold of Timbuktu
E6
The Lost Gold of TimbuktuIn 14th century Africa, Timbuktu is one of the most remote places on earth and rumoured to be a 'City of Gold' . Josh Bernstein travels deep into the Sahara desert to find out the truth behind the rise and fall of Timbuktu.
Why Elephants Attack
E7
Why Elephants AttackA report on elephant attacks in Africa is featured.
The Search for Life
E8
The Search for LifeIn the opener of this series about historical mysteries, Josh Bernstein investigates the true story of the Roman gladiator, and how Hollywood's glamorous version differs from reality. Included: gladiator training and everyday life. Locations include Italy, Turkey and Tunisia.