4 Seasons | 17 Episodes
Freemasons
Aired on Jan 28, 2012It is America’s most private organization with secretive meetings and a membership that includes the most powerful men in America–and the world. But behind this elite brotherhood… are secrets. This episode explores the secret history, rituals and reach of the most well-known secret society in the world. How did the Freemasons shape America? What goes on at Freemason meetings? What secrets ceremonies and rituals are still conducted today? What is the meaning of Freemasonry symbols like the eye, the square and the compass? Are the Freemasons part of a New World Order with plans to control the world? For centuries, the Freemasons have been thought to be the architects behind the world’s greatest international conspiracies. But more elusive than the organization itself–are its secrets. Secrets that have remained untold…until now.
Fort Knox
Aired on Feb 04, 2012It is one of the most secure structures in the world. It safeguards the vast wealth of the United States… And its name is synonymous with one of the most precious commodities in the history of the world–gold. But behind this building’s stone exterior are secrets. This episode unlocks the secret contents, political controversy, and cutting edge security hidden behind the gates of the world’s most famous vault. How did the Unites States amass its gold? What is the precious metal really worth? Who’s allowed inside the vault? What else is stashed there? Could Fort Knox actually be empty?
Area 51
Aired on Feb 04, 2012It is one of the most covert military bases on American soil, protecting the nation’s most confidential research and development. For decades, the highest levels of government had denied its existence. But behind the barbed wire fences and surveillance cameras are secrets…Go inside the most famous secret military base on Earth to expose the high-tech security, undercover operations, and most outrageous claims surrounding the 575 square miles of “restricted” space. What actually goes on at Area 51? Is there a connection between Area 51 and the Roswell event of 1947? Could there be a secret subterranean city underneath the barren desert? Have the conspiracy theories surrounding Area 51 been a smokescreen for controversial military projects? While the government may never reveal what it’s really hiding at Area 51, many believe it is a place where truth is stranger than fiction.
The Playboy Mansion
Aired on Feb 18, 2012It is America’s most infamous address, a place where fantasies come to life–and anything goes. But behind the security cameras and stonewalls of the Playboy Mansion are secrets. Go inside the stately residence to reveal the secret places, decadent gatherings, and special indulgences usually reserved for beautiful women and Hollywood’s elite. How hard is it to get an invitation to the Playboy Mansion? How did Hugh Hefner transform the Mansion into a palace of pleasure? Who is the most notorious guest? What does it take to protect the Mansion for outside intruders? Home to one of the world’s most private of public figures, the Playboy Mansion is a sanctum of secrets.
Presidential Transports
Aired on Feb 25, 2012They are the most advanced and heavily protected vehicles ever built–operated by technicians prepared for the worst. But behind the bullet proof glass and armored plating of the President’s fleet of vehicles are secrets. Travel by land, sea and air to explore the special construction, elite training and secret weapons that protect the President when he’s on the move. Who’s in charge of the President’s safety on Air Force One and Marine One? Why is the Presidential Limo called “the Beast”–and who gets to drive it? What kind of defensive and offensive capabilities does the Presidential bus, known as Ground Force One, have? No matter what form of transport, moving the President safely requires the utmost secrecy. Secrets that have remained untold…until now.
The FBI
Aired on Mar 10, 2012It is America’s most powerful police force–made up of an elite team of Special Agents secretly patrolling the nation–and the world. While its patriotic mission is public knowledge, the FBI’s tactics are classified. We’ll go undercover to reveal the secret training, special operations and state-of-the-art tools used in today’s 21st century crime fighting. How far can the FBI go to prevent crime and protect Americans? What are ghost agents, and how are they used for undercover surveillance? Who is the most notorious double agent? How has the internet changed the way the FBI works? While its global reach and sophisticated technology helps keep America safe, the FBI’s greatest strength is its ability to keep its crime fighting tactics secret…until now.
Black Ops
Aired on Mar 24, 2012They are top-secret missions manned by specially trained intelligence and military elite. Covert operations using unconventional tactics outside the standard protocol. This episode uncovers the clandestine activities and state-of-the-art training of the U.S. Special Forces that undertake the most dangerous surveillance, reconnaissance, and intelligence collecting missions on Earth. What makes a mission a Black Operation or Black Op? Who approves a mission–and how much does the President know? What secret training prepares a soldier for these life and death assignments? How is the CIA involved in Black Ops? From cloak and dagger spy games to hand-to-hand combat, Black Ops are shrouded in secrecy…until now.