History’s Greatest Mysteries: What is the Yeti? (History, Monday, February 24, 2025)

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This Monday, History’s Greatest Mysteries tackles one of the world’s most enduring cryptozoological enigmas: the Yeti. In “What is the Yeti?”, the series explores the centuries-old lore surrounding this mysterious creature, asking if there could be any truth behind the legend. Is the Yeti a real, seven-foot-tall hominid lurking in the Himalayas, or is it something else entirely?

For millennia, stories have circulated about this elusive creature, inspiring countless expeditions and sparking endless debates. This episode examines the available evidence, from blurry photographs to firsthand accounts, attempting to separate fact from fiction. Could there be a scientific explanation for the sightings? Or is the Yeti simply a figment of our collective imagination, a myth sustained by folklore and wishful thinking?

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Find out on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on History.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.