Series synopsis
America Unearthed is an American documentary television series that premiered on H2 on December 21, 2012. It stars Scott Wolter and Josef Buchel.
Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.
Premise
Forensic geologist Scott Wolter explores mysteries, artifacts and relics to reveal a history of the North American continent not taught in school.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Scott Wolter as Himself - Host
- Josef Buchel as Texan Revolutionary
Guest cast
- Josef Buchel as Texan Revolutionary
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 49 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | December 21, 2012 | March 15, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 13 | November 30, 2013 | February 22, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 13 | November 8, 2014 | January 31, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 10 | May 28, 2019 | July 30, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Maya Secrets Geologist and adventurer Scott Wolter explores a government-restricted site, and makes a startling discovery connecting the ancient Mayans with rural Georgia. |
December 21, 2012 |
| 2 |
Medieval Desert Mystery Scott Wolter investigates a burial site in the mountains of Arizona, only to discover it may belong to a medieval Englishman. |
December 28, 2012 |
| 3 |
Great Lakes Copper Heist Scientific testing connects a prehistoric Bronze Age civilization with the mysterious disappearance of vast amounts of copper from Lake Superior. |
January 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ark of The Covenant Scott Wolter gets a call from a man who has a mysterious stone on his property. He's convinced that it's the "Stone of Destiny"--the stone that Jacob from the Bible rested his head on when he dreamed of a stairway to Heaven. As Scott investigates, he discovers the stone was once kept with something even more valuable. It was once kept with the Ark of the Covenant and both are rumored to have been brought to America. Scott's quest for the truth leads him to a sacred site in Ireland called the Hill of Tara and to a mysterious site in Arizona where a petroglyph depicting what could be the Ark could suggest its final resting place is right here in the United States. And, as for who brought it here, a tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments found with a series of other artifacts could suggest a likely group of candidates--the Lost Tribes of Israel. |
November 30, 2013 |
| 2 |
The New World Order Deep beneath the Denver Airport, conspiracy theorists say a revolutionary group that calls itself the New World Order is operating a secret base from which they'll eventually obliterate our central government. Scott Wolter is determined to get to the truth about this wild allegation. Along the way, he uncovers secrets about the New World Order that suggest the group is connected not just to one, but two mysterious sites in America where coded messages portending the end of the world continue to mystify and even terrify the general public. What's the truth behind the New World Order--and, will a tour of underground tunnels beneath the Denver Airport and the words of the only man who knows the truth offer new clues to suggest whether the NWO claims have merit or is just part of a modern day myth? |
December 7, 2013 |
| 3 |
Great Wall of Texas Since the 1800s, the City of Rockwall, Texas has had a mystery it's been trying to solve. Allegedly, the town was built on a massive rock wall that was constructed by some ancient civilization...or even giants. Could it be true? Scott Wolter conducts a massive excavation of the wall to figure out who--or what--created this wall and the controversy surrounding it. |
December 14, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Secrets from the Alamo Davy Crockett was an American legend immortalized in frontier folklore for being the last one standing at the Alamo during the fight against Mexico. It was there Crockett is said to have met his heroic end. However, new evidence suggests that's not the case. An Alabama man contacts Scott Wolter about a land claim allegedly signed by Crockett--nearly 20 years after his death! As Scott investigates, he learns more about Crockett's life, membership in a secret society and involvement in the Texas Revolution at the Alamo. There, Scott discovers that the history books may be wrong when it comes to Crockett's fate and that the frontiersman's enemy, General Santa Anna, may have saved Crockett's life in a stunning twist of fate. |
November 8, 2014 |
| 2 |
Guardians of Superstition Mountain The Lost Dutchman Gold Mine is the most famous lost mine in American history. It was supposedly discovered and kept secret by a German immigrant named Jacob Waltz in the 19th century, hence the "Dutchman" name. Is a true story or tall tale? The mine is rumored to lie somewhere near the Superstition Mountains in Arizona, and treasure hunters have been trying to find this mine of untold riches for more than a century. Scott Wolter decides to team up with some of these folks and offer his assistance after realizing the key to solving the mystery of the mine may lie in understanding a mysterious map carved into a series of stones called the Peralta stones. In the end, what will they find? |
November 15, 2014 |
| 3 |
The Appalachian Giant The Appalachian Mountains are a region of incredible beauty and amazing legends. One such legend tells of a terrifying giant with a 7-clawed hand who left his mark on a massive rock. This incredible rock is sacred to Cherokee people who revere the artifact for its intriguing symbols and cultural significance. Others say the symbols aren't Native, but may be connected to visitors from afar--perhaps from over the ocean or from another world. Trying to set the record straight on this controversial stone, Scott Wolter heads to Appalachia. As Scott tries to determine the age of the carvings, he discovers the stone may have strange and mystical powers. He also learns that this isn't the only massive artifact in the region--the connection between the two may lead to a "giant" conclusion. |
November 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vikings in the Desert Scott Wolter travels to Arizona to verify the origin of alleged Viking artifacts found in the desert. If proven authentic the pieces could substantiate claims that the Vikings made it all the way down to the American Southwest. |
May 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Alien Artifacts Scott Wolter bushwhacks his way through the jungles of Veracruz, Mexico, as he investigates ancient artifacts that could shatter the archaeological record forever and change everything we know about our place in the universe. |
June 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
Cave of Secrets Scott Wolter travels to Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, to check out a mysterious cave that may have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. |
June 11, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | H2 |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 21, 2012 |
| Last aired | July 30, 2019 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |