Series synopsis
Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo is an American documentary reality television series that premiered on History on December 6, 2024. It stars Danny Trejo and Dustin Rubin.
From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into the people, the places and historical significance of these discoveries. And sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make history…because nothing stays hidden forever.
Premise
From dangerous explosives and deadly curses that put everyday people at risk, to treasures found in the unlikeliest of ways, each episode digs into the people, the places and historical significance of these discoveries. And sometimes just being in the right place at the right time can make history…because nothing stays hidden forever.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Danny Trejo as Self - Presenter
- Dustin Rubin as Self - Narrator
Guest cast
- Don Wildman as Self - TV Host/Historian
- Sami Jarroush as Self - Historian
- Adam Richman as Self - TV Host/Historian
- Andrew Patrick Nelson as Self - Historian
- Yohuru Williams as Self - Professor of History
- Hakeem Muata Oluseyi as Self - Astrophysicist/Author
- Robert R. Cargill as Self - Professor of Biblical Studies
- Davarian L. Baldwin as Self - Professor of American Studies
- Austin Rogers as Self - Jeopardy! Champion
- Marin K.A. Morgan as Self - Author/Historian
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 28 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 6, 2024 | January 31, 2025 |
| Season 2 | 20 | November 11, 2025 | May 7, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mysterious Structures From a revolutionary war era ship hiding under the streets of Manhattan, to a sprawling Roman villa unearthed in the backyard of an English home, or even an ancient Grecian maze long thought to be a myth--the strange structures uncovered in this episode sometimes lead to more questions than answers. |
December 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Hidden Treasures We explore some of the most valuable treasures found in the most unlikely of ways. Like a priceless Ancient Roman mosaic hiding in a New York city apartment, or the most valuable piece of Americana tucked away in a $4 flea market find. You never know where the next million-dollar discovery could be uncovered. |
December 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
Chamber of Secrets From priceless treasure found inside a lost city, to an ancient manuscript hidden behind a wall, explore mysterious secrets lost deep inside various unseen chambers, like tunnels, caves, or even burial sites. |
December 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
National Treasures From a bat swung by one of baseball's boldest pioneers, to an iconic painting hidden behind a false wall, these astonishing finds prove that America's greatest treasures can turn up in the most unlikely places. |
November 11, 2025 |
| 2 |
Blasts From the Past From WWII bombs pulled from the sea and Nazi bunkers buried in sand, to chemical weapons hidden beneath Washington, D.C., these explosive discoveries prove that history's blasts from the past can still shake our world today. |
November 18, 2025 |
| 3 |
Shady Secrets Some secrets refuse to stay buried. Whether it's illicit cargo in a frozen lake, a stolen masterpiece worth millions, or a brothel hidden in the shadow of the Capitol—the truth always resurfaces. |
November 25, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 7, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Thursday at 21:00:00 |