Don Wildman guides us through a trio of ancient puzzles and modern-day oddities on Mysteries of the Unknown this Monday, June 30, at 8 PM ET on the Travel channel. The episode, titled Hell’s Gate, the Night Watch and Curse of the Mongol Horde, pulls from history and legend to explore discoveries that defy easy explanation.
The hour begins with an archaeologist’s dangerous find, suggesting a site that could be a literal gateway to the underworld. From there, the focus shifts to a famed masterpiece, The Night Watch, and a dark secret that may be held within its brushstrokes. Finally, the series investigates a centuries-old curse, reportedly unleashed on a World War II battlefield, hinting at ancient forces still at play.
Mysteries of the Unknown often takes historical events and filters them through a lens of the strange and unexplained. This outing is no different, blending tales of archaeological finds with the potential for supernatural influence, and historical battles with lingering malevolent forces.
Tune in to Mysteries of the Unknown on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 8 PM ET on the Travel channel.