Forget fictional thrillers; sometimes, real life is far more terrifying. History’s “History’s Most Shocking” returns Monday night with a collection of stories that prove just that. From animal attacks to near-death experiences, the episode explores moments where split-second decisions mean the difference between life and death.
“Man Stalked By Cougars, Skydiver Miracle, Buried Alive & Terrifying Drive” offers a grab-bag of extreme situations, each dissected through frame-by-frame analysis and firsthand accounts. What do you do when you’re face-to-face with a hungry cougar? How does it feel to narrowly avoid a mid-air collision with another plane while skydiving? And what possesses someone to attempt Harry Houdini’s buried alive stunt in 1992? (Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well.) The episode also features a terrifying drive, with a father and son caught on camera as they fight their way through a raging wildfire.
“History’s Most Shocking” uses science and expert commentary to break down these events, offering insights into the human capacity for both incredible resilience and sometimes bafflingly bad decisions. Tune in to History Channel Monday at 10:03 PM ET for a dose of real-life drama.
