Ancient Mysteries: Myths & Legends

With high-tech evidence, scientific analysis and the most recent sightings, A&E's Ancient Mysteries series pushes the frontier of investigation to the cutting edge.

This collection focuses on the grandiose Myths and Legends which have captivated our imaginations for countless generations and inspired creators from J.R.R. Tolkien to J.K. Rowling.

Camelot
The court of King Arthur, Camelot was at the center of a world of magic and honor. But what lies behind this captivating legend?

The Quest for the Holy Grail
It is one of the holiest relics of Christianity and has inspired many a knightly adventure. But does this fabled chalice really exist?

Atlantis: The Lost Civilization
Legend holds that somewhere under the oceans exists a highly developed civilization that sank to the bottom o fthe sea. Can this be true?

Dragons
They appear in countless myths and stories from around the world. Could dragons have actually existed, and could they still remain hidden in some remote corner of the earth?