Series synopsis
Nazi Underworld, also known as Geheimnisse des 'Dritten Reichs' is a German documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic on July 16, 2011. It ended on September 18, 2013. It was created by Christian Brückner.
Adolf Hitler pretended to be poor but amassed a huge private fortune. The Führer may have believed he was Jewish. Rigorously fact-checked revelations throw a genuine new light on the Nazi regime.
Premise
Adolf Hitler pretended to be poor but amassed a huge private fortune. The Führer may have believed he was Jewish. Rigorously fact-checked revelations throw a genuine new light on the Nazi regime.
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | July 16, 2011 | August 20, 2011 |
| Season 2 | 5 | September 18, 2013 | September 18, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 0 | July 28, 2015 | March 13, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hitler's Henchman Heinrich Himmler, Hitler’s most powerful disciple, remains an enigma even today. Why was he interested in the occult? Was Himmler, not Hitler, responsible for ordering the mass murder of Jews? |
July 16, 2011 |
| 2 |
Hitler's Desert Fox From a top Nazi military commander to a shame-filled death by forced suicide, Erwin Rommel’s fall from Hitler’s good graces caused an international scandal. |
July 23, 2011 |
| 3 |
Hitler's Women Hitler was fascinated with young and vulnerable women – and they with him. New insights reveal shocking details of his relationships with opposite sex. |
July 30, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Hess Enigma On the 17th of August 1987, Hitler's former deputy Rudolf Hess commits suicide in prison. Explore the mystery surrounding the life of Hess & the true cause of his death. |
September 18, 2013 |
| 2 |
Patient Hitler An exclusive & surprising insight into a previously unknown side of Hitler's mental & physical well-being. |
August 29, 2013 |
| 3 |
The Ghost Of U-513 What exactly happened to German U-boat U-513 has remained a mystery. We piece together puzzle of its final mission for the truth revelation. |
August 20, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Die Suche nach Hitlers Atombombe US scientists worked feverishly on developing the first atom bomb. They feared Hitler's Germany was about to build it before them. Later it was reported that the Germans had abandoned their plans. According to new documents, allied military reports and existing construction plans, Hitler had already tested a new kind of nuclear weapon in March 1945. How far did the Germans really get? |
July 28, 2015 |
| 2 |
Was ist dran an "Hitlers Goldzug" For decades after the end of World War II, rumours persisted that the mountains of southwest Poland held a precious secret—a mysterious train laden with tons of gold, rare jewels and priceless art hidden by the Nazis in a secret labyrinth of tunnels. When 2015 two treasure hunters claimed that they had located "Hitler's Gold Train" in the area of Walbrzych, the news made headlines all over the world. But what is the truth behind the alleged discovery? This documentary is looking for answers. |
March 13, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | National Geographic |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 16, 2011 |
| Last aired | September 18, 2013 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Sunday |