CHEVY CHASE, Md., Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel Channel's
witty explorer, Josh Gates, returns
for a brand-new season of the hit series "Expedition
Unknown" on Wednesday, October
7 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT,
seeking answers to some of the world's most captivating unsolved
stories and legends. Gates is on a mission to find the truth behind
each iconic legend, digging through years of historical evidence,
facts and myths. Leaving no stone unturned, his adventures take him
around the globe as he immerses himself in the core locales linked
to each tale. From excavating ruins in search of the real
Robin Hood to sailing the high seas
investigating Christopher Columbus
and exploring Nepal's "sky caves"
for Shangri La, Gates' archaeological background and ubiquitous
sense of humor generate a new take on age-old stories. Season Two
of "Expedition Unknown" is comprised of 19 hour-long episodes and
one two-hour special, plus seven hour-long repack episodes.
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"This season, we're traveling further, digging deeper and
getting into even crazier situations (don't tell my mom)," says
Gates. "From the forbidden mountains of outer Mongolia to the punishing deserts of western
Africa, we're going off the map
investigating the greatest legends in history. I'm a big believer
that the best travel experiences aren't always easy, and they
certainly aren't predictable. I never know where the expedition is
headed next or whom I'll meet along the way. Every story is an
adventure."
In the season premiere, Gates travels to England, Wales and Scotland to explore one of the greatest
legends of all time – King Arthur. The King of the Britons
has been celebrated and written about for more than 1,500 years –
Arthur, the wizard Merlin and the Knights of the Round Table are
among some of the most filmed characters in cinematic history. But
was King Arthur real and if so, who was he? Gates begins his quest
for answers at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, where archaeologist Win Scutt
reveals a stone with a mysterious 5th century
inscription that may be a link to the king's existence. Next, he
heads to Wales to dig into the
legend that Arthur was sealed in a cave with his knights by Merlin.
Gates meets up with two cave experts and together they descend into
the caverns, searching for evidence. But with hundreds of miles of
underground caves, the exploration is daunting and dangerous.
Continuing onto Scotland, he
investigates a groundbreaking new theory: King Arthur was actually
a Scottish chieftain named Arthur MacAedan. Lawyer and author
Adam Ardrey demonstrates a real-life
historical connection to the sword in the stone tale, and takes
Gates to examine a location he believes may hold the ruins of a
5th century fort that once served as Arthur's
administrative capital.
Upcoming expeditions this season include: Blackbeard's hidden
gold (Cayman Islands/U.S.);
Christopher Columbus (Dominican Republic/Haiti/Portugal/Spain); Fenn's treasure (U.S.); Genghis Khan's tomb (Mongolia); the lost city of the Kalahari
(Botswana); the missing Kruger
millions (South Africa); real-life
vampires (Bulgaria/Romania); the real Robin Hood (U.K.); Shangri-La (Nepal); stolen Nazi treasure (Austria/Germany); Suleiman the Magnificent's heart
(Hungary/Turkey); the Yonaguni Ruins (Japan) and more.
"Expedition Unknown" is produced by Ping Pong Productions for
Travel Channel. For Ping Pong, the executive producers are
Brad Kuhlman, Casey Brumels and Josh Gates. For Travel
Channel, the executive producer is Daniel
A. Schwartz.
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Check out "Expedition Unknown" on
TravelChannel.com for special show extras including Josh Gates' "Keys to the City," webisodes that
highlight his favorite moments from each episode along with
adventure and travel tips; his must-have gear guide; the best
underwater treasure hunting destinations; photos from Gates'
personal collection; video vlogs and more. Check out Travel Channel
on Facebook and Twitter for more exclusive content
@TravelChannel #ExpeditionUnknown.
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