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Running · 2025–

History's Most Shocking

Drama / Action / Mystery

History is made in moments where life hangs in the balance; when split-second decisions mean the difference between disaster and survival; when the safe, orderly world disintegrates into chaos. These are the moments that populate the pantheon of History's Most Shocking . This show takes viewers frame-by-frame into the most significant mind-blowing events ever caught on camera. From chilling accidents to natural disasters to extreme sports fails to harrowing animal attacks, History's Most Shocking is a deep dive into the extreme, uncovering the truth behind what happened. It not only captivates the eye; it also provides key takeaways into what went wrong, and what needs to be avoided in the future. With compelling first-person narratives from the people who lived through these seminal moments and expert analysis identifying the miscalculations and misjudgments that caused them, History's Most Shocking won't just keep you on edge of your seat…. It will teach you the history lessons you were never taught in school.

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Seasons & episodes

Season 1 · 8 episodes
  1. S01 E01 · Exploding Whale, Alligator Attack, Dallas Airshow Disaster & Ski Lift Mayhem
  2. S01 E02 · Leopard on the Loose, Plummeting to Earth, Elephant Attack & Balloon Chaos
  3. S01 E03 · Whale Eats Kayakers, Trucks vs. Trains, Flames & Cranes & Historic Eiffel Tower Jump
  4. S01 E04 · Pythons in the Ceiling, Train Tunnel Escape, Suspicious Plane Crash, & Russian Concord Crash
  5. S01 E05 · Man Stalked By Cougars, Skydiver Miracle, Buried Alive & Terrifying Drive
  6. S01 E06 · Avalanche v. Snowmobile, The Real 6 Million Dollar Man Crash, When Tires Attack & Train Track Mayhem
  7. S01 E07 · Sucked Up By a Tornado, Elevators Gone Wrong, Motorcycle vs. Flood & the Indian Ocean Tsunami of '04
  8. S01 E08 · The Hindenburg Disaster, Pilot's Ejection Fail, When Trees Attack & Stuck in a Cave

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