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s03e20 · 2026-05-16
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The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd
History Documentary
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Did you know that a brown bear became a war hero for the Allies during WWII? Or that a flying lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What about the story of the 19th century doctor who ate vomit to understand how yellow fever is transmitted?If you haven't, then brace yourself for The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd.Each hour-long episode will open up our cabinet of curiosities to reveal the strangest-but-true stories in human history, brought to life through dynamic recreation, compelling graphics, and arresting archival. These seemingly tall tales all actually happened, and our cast of experts dives into the historical record to tell you how and why.It's a bizarro barrage of people, places and events that prove just how weird our world can be.
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20 this season · 50 totals02e01 It Came From Above 2024-11-16 02:00
It Came From Above
Have you ever wondered about the most bizarre things that have fallen from the sky? From meteorites to seafood, and even bathtubs, these are some truly unbelievable stories of what comes from above. Don't believe it? Just look up!
s02e02 Sweet Revenge 2024-11-23 02:00
Sweet Revenge
I'm sure you've heard of an eye for an eye, but have you heard about some of the sweetest stories of revenge? Like the one about a man in Colorado that uses a "killdozer" to settle a zoning dispute or another about an Emperor who pickles his wife's lover? This episode explores unbelievable vengeance seekers who take things maybe a little, well… too far.
s02e03 Fantastic Beings 2024-11-30 02:00
Fantastic Beings
Have you heard about the warrior bear who helped the allies win WWII? Or how about the real-life hobbit humans in ancient Indonesia? What if I told you gerbils were recruited to fight crime in Canadian jails? This episode explores the unbelievable stories of the planet's most fantastic beings.
s02e04 Unusual Places 2024-12-07 02:00
Unusual Places
Imagine a city where the commute requires a zipline, or a town crawling with some strange monkeys, and even a spot that holds a beautiful waterfall that spews blood. Get your passports ready, as we take a tour of the most unusual places in history.
s02e05 A Thousand Ways to Die 2024-12-14 02:00
A Thousand Ways to Die
Did you know beards can be deadly? Or that a lawnmower once killed a spectator at a football game? What if I told you someone died from drinking too much water? These are just some of the wild and crazy deaths...that are truly unbelievable.
s02e06 Bizarre Innovations 2024-12-21 02:00
Bizarre Innovations
Some of history's most brilliant innovations are also the most bizarre. Like a fully functioning car that hovers in midair. Or clothing made out of everyone's favorite source of calcium. How about a robot dog that breathes fire? These are the tales of history's most bizarre inventions.
s02e07 Strange Games 2024-12-28 02:00
Strange Games
From the unexpectedly gruesome sport of toe wrestling to a tight competition between the world's ugliest pets, or even the harrowing origins of some of our favorite schoolyard faceoffs, we're exploring the world of strange games, each one more bizarre than the next.
s02e08 Unconventional Weapons 2025-01-04 02:00
Unconventional Weapons
We've heard the tales of great wars fought with groundbreaking weaponry, but what about everything else in between? From missiles manned by pigeons to a helmet outfitted with firearms, to an incendiary device made to look like one of America's favorite pastimes. These are the stories of unconventional weapons, each more unbelievable than the next.
s02e09 Odd Jobs 2025-01-18 02:00
Odd Jobs
This episode explores the strangest and most ghastly gigs ever. From night soil men cleaning excrement off the streets of Victorian London to professional mourners hired to weep at funerals, to the intrepid deer urine collectors. These are the most unbelievable jobs in history!
s02e10 Against All Odds 2025-01-25 02:00
Against All Odds
Some of the world's most valiant figures overcome the most treacherous, impossible, and downright bizarre circumstances. Like a man who survives the apocalypse, or a woman involved in not one, but three maritime disasters. And, a cat that proves to be unsinkable in battle. These are the stories of survival, success, and reunion...against all odds.
s02e11 Outrageous Experiments 2025-02-01 02:00
Outrageous Experiments
Would you believe that the beginnings of modern endoscopy were really all thanks to one professional sword-swallower? Or that lack of sleep could have some strange upsides? What about drinking vomit in the name of science? These are the stories of the most bizarre, unthinkable, and outrageous experiments in history.
s02e12 Extraordinary Journeys 2025-04-05 01:00
s02e13 Peculiar Punishments 2025-04-12 01:00
s02e14 Weird Discoveries 2025-04-19 01:00
s02e15 Unexpected Spectacles 2025-04-26 01:00
s02e16 Extraordinary Traditions 2025-05-03 01:00
s02e17 Astonishing Escapes 2025-05-10 01:00
Astonishing Escapes
We've heard the tales of successful prison breaks, but these aren't your average escapes. From a man who frees himself all thanks to a stone fruit, to a Soviet pilot that evades capture by stealing the enemy's plane. Or, a primate that refuses to stay put. These are the stories of escapes that are sure to leave you in utter disbelief.