Mysteries of the Abandoned

Season 10

The world's most incredible engineering projects are revisited to uncover why places full of mysteries and untold secrets are now abandoned ruins.
Where to Watch Season 10
16 Episodes
  • Penthouse Palace
    E1
    Episode 1Penthouse PalaceA porn baron dreams up a hedonistic paradise to avert nuclear catastrophe.
  • Castle Kingdom
    E2
    Episode 2Castle KingdomHalf-built castles stand as a whimsical reminder of a neighborhood that was supposed to feature thermal baths and panoramic views; the ambitious project came to an abrupt halt when the construction company began to face
  • Rock 'N' Roll Island
    E3
    Episode 3Rock 'N' Roll IslandThis Caribbean mecca for rock legends was envisioned by famous Beatles producer George Martin; although many legendary records were made there, the studio had to close after a series of natural disasters rocked the
  • K-Pop Dreamland
    E4
    Episode 4K-Pop DreamlandThis Seoul amusement park is full of rusted-out rides and unfinished renovations; forced to close due to financial problems, the park has found a second life after being used as the setting of K-pop album covers and
  • The True Cross
    E5
    Episode 5The True CrossIn a California desert, a once glittering Hollywood hotspot gets converted into a top-secret interrogation center for POWs; before being shuttered, this high-tech facility gathered reams of valuable wartime intelligence.
  • Blues Prison
    E6
    Episode 6Blues PrisonFormerly known as one of the toughest prisons in America, this massive complex was once home to medical experiments and a chaotic hostage situation; it's better remembered as the setting for the iconic opening scene
  • Fake News Fortress
    E7
    Episode 7Fake News FortressGraffiti scratched into the walls of a military base on the British coast sheds light on a secret raid against the Nazis; the story left behind by the soldiers does not match the rosy picture that was painted by the media.
  • Turkish Wonderland
    E8
    Episode 8Turkish WonderlandIn the Turkish capital, ambitious plans for a new amusement park are disrupted by financial, mechanical and political problems, forcing the park to close; now its old roller coasters stand as symbols of excess on the city
  • The Montauk Conspiracy
    E9
    Episode 9The Montauk ConspiracyThe scholars and historians examine Camp Hero on Long Island, New York where they were preparing for a foreign invasion during World War II. They also visit the Polish salt mines; Daxa Island in Croatia and the Ladybell Baths
  • The Ruins of Troy
    E10
    Episode 10The Ruins of TroyIn modern-day Turkey, on the coast of the Aegean Sea, archaeologists discovered hilltop ruins that are believed to be the site of one of the world's most enduring stories -- the legend of Troy and the Trojan Horse.
  • Hell Island
    E11
    Episode 11Hell IslandOn a picturesque island off the coast of Brazil, this penal colony was once the site of a dramatic prisoner uprising; among the ruins lies the story of the violent rebellion and the recapturing of the island by military forces.
  • The Ruins of Archaeopolis
    E12
    Episode 12The Ruins of ArchaeopolisThis fortress once stood between the Ancient Roman and Persian Empires.
  • Korea's Joan of Arc
    E13
    Episode 13Korea's Joan of ArcA teenage girl in Korea is martyred in prison and becomes a national hero; the facility where she was held stands in remembrance of her bravery and the Korean struggle for independence... Stories: 1) Anargyros Mansion, Spetses, Greece; 2) Old Manara Lighthouse, Beirut, Lebanon; 3) Seodaemun Prison, Seoul, South Korea; 4) Gilford, County Down, North Ireland
  • Gunslingers and Gangsters
    E14
    Episode 14Gunslingers and GangstersNotorious gunslinger John Dillinger once pulled off a daring escape from this unassuming jail; today, the story of his clash with Indiana's first female sheriff and his dramatic getaway continues to fascinate the public.
  • Gangbusters and Gun Battles
    E15
    Episode 15Gangbusters and Gun BattlesA building in Colorado is still marked with bullet holes from a Wild West shootout between union members and state militia; the ruins of the old mining town tell the heated story of a labor dispute that ended in sabotage and
  • Propaganda Palace
    E16
    Episode 16Propaganda PalaceIn the former Soviet Union, this theater and others like it were used to influence the minds of the masses; though its grand auditorium is now empty, the building still serves as a testament to the power of cinema.
 
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