The True Story is a documentary series shown on History in the United Kingdom and on the Smithsonian Channel in the US under the name The Real Story.
Where to Watch The True Story • Season 2
12 Episodes
The Boston Strangler
E1
The Boston StranglerExploring the truth behind the murders of several women in Boston, Massachusetts, in the early 1960s. Were they the work of one person?
Bermuda Triangle
E2
Bermuda TriangleThis episode investigates the legend of the Bermuda Triangle, reviewing famous disappearances and examining the evidence behind the many theories associated with the mysterious region.
Pirates Of The Caribbean
E3
Pirates Of The CaribbeanThe truth behind the swashbuckling pirate Blackbeard and revealing the real pirate ship and tales that inspired the action in the series of films starring Johnny Depp.
Blood Diamonds
E4
Blood DiamondsThis episode examines the history of blood diamonds, exploring how the diamond trade has fueled armed conflicts and human suffering in different parts of the world.
Jonestown Cult Suicides
E5
Jonestown Cult SuicidesThis episode investigates the events that led to the 1978 Jonestown tragedy, examining the rise of Jim Jones, the Peoples Temple, and the mass deaths in Guyana.
The Philosopher's Stone
E6
The Philosopher's StoneThis episode explores the legend of the Philosopher's Stone, examining its role in alchemy, mythology, and the centuries-long search for a substance believed to transform metals and grant eternal life.
Olympic Massacre
E7
Olympic MassacreThis episode revisits the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, examining the attack on the Israeli team, the hostage crisis, and its lasting impact on international security and the Olympic Games.
The Anastasia Mystery
E8
The Anastasia MysteryThis episode examines the enduring mystery surrounding Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov, exploring the claims that she survived the execution of the Russian imperial family and the evidence behind those claims.
Frankenstein
E9
Frankenstein
Casino
E10
CasinoThis episode examines the true events that inspired the film Casino, exploring organized crime's influence on Las Vegas casinos and the people whose lives formed the basis of the story.
The Exorcist
E11
The ExorcistThis episode investigates the real-life events and reported cases that inspired The Exorcist, exploring the history of exorcism and the origins of one of the most famous horror stories ever told.
Amelia Earhart Conspiracy
E12
Amelia Earhart ConspiracyThis episode examines the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her 1937 around-the-world flight, exploring the available evidence and the various theories surrounding one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries.
