Drain the Oceans: Secrets of American History | MEGA EPISODE | National Geographic
Embark on an extraordinary journey with National Geographic’s Drain the Oceans: Secrets of American History, a mega episode that unearths mysteries lurking beneath the waters of the United States.
Dive into the icy depths of Alaska, where the search for a legendary ghost ship unveils a forgotten era known as “Russian America.” Experience the hidden narratives of the American Mob as forgotten wrecks shed light on their rise to power in the roaring 1920s.
The episode also takes you to the Pacific, revealing the Myth of the Pacific Pirate Ship. Explore fragments of porcelain and beeswax that piece together a 250-year-old shipwreck, sending you on a voyage along a lost trade route of grand ships.
In a dramatic twist, uncover the secrets of the War of 1812 as the team investigates a shipwreck believed to be a lost flagship, linking an artist to the historic burning of the White House through family history.
Further, paleontologists embark on an adventurous quest across Patagonia to Canada, challenging existing truths about dinosaurs in a segment titled Secrets of the Dinosaurs.
Finally, unravel a chilling narrative involving the MV Lucona, where the truth behind its sinking reveals one of the darkest crimes at sea—a scheme to cash in on a monumental insurance payout.
Don’t miss this captivating exploration of history where the past meets the depths of the seas.
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