Current shows like Unearthed and Legendary Places are exciting adventure shows about exploring some of the most interesting places in the world. Whether it is a well-known location or a rare one, fans love to watch as the adventurers take on new and exciting tasks of exploring these legends.
While the landmarks are beautiful, it's the thrilling discoveries and unique finds that fans love most. Exploration shows about exploring legendary places are becoming more and more popular, and with Discovery +, there are several great options to choose from.
Unearthed (2016 -)
From pyramids to temples, there are many great wonders of the world that have yet to be explored. In both ancient and modern-day structures, explorers try to crack the mysteries behind these legendary places using modern-day technology such as CGI recreations.
Unearthed takes viewers to some of the most legendary and iconic locations on Earth, such as The Blood Pyramids and The Sphinx, and gives a detailed look at each one. Some locations reveal dark secrets of their history or new forensic evidence that reveal untold secrets about how and why they were built.
Legendary Locations (2017 -)
Legendary Locations follows adventurer Josh Gates as he travels to some of the most legendary locations all across the globe. He immerses himself in the legends that surround the location, and, viewing each unique location from his point of view, viewers learn the fascinating facts that make each location so famous.
This reality show will have fans hooked as they get to dive deep into unique locations with Josh Gates as he plummets into new cultural experiences like the local culture's cuisine, rituals, and activities. Viewers will get excited to see how he reacts to the new encounters.
Secret Nazi Ruins (2019)
Secret Nazi Ruins takes viewers to notorious locations of former importance to the Nazis in the WWII era. Exploring abandoned and unique relics, experts give an insight look as well as the technical design and true purpose of what's been left behind.
Each episode gives haunting insights into history, and viewers are sure to be shocked at the dark truth behind why these locations exist and what they were used for during that brutal time in history. While it can be hard to revisit such emotionally challenging locations, the show proves important to better understand one of the most important periods in recent history.
Lost Cities In The Jungle (2022)
During the process of trying to uncover the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire, archeologists explore uncharted jungles in Southeast Asia. While exploring, they try to reconstruct the lost temples and possibly end up rewriting misunderstood pieces of history. The show offers a unique journey that will intrigue viewers to hang on until the last minute.
As experts reconstruct the temples, viewers will learn about an influential civilization that they may not have much background knowledge about. The empire, located in modern-day Cambodia, was the dominant Southeast Asian power of its time, and the effects of its cultural practices can still be felt in the area today.
Antarctica (2021)
Viewers get an inside glimpse at the legendary continent in this show. It follows three friends who take a 10-day trip to the South Pole, where they discover the frozen continent's true beauty. Though this documentary is filled with nature and beauty, viewers will be shocked by the astonishing views and sights in Antarctica.
As the group treks on through their journey, viewers will get moments of suspense as the group faces harsh conditions of the frozen atmosphere and is forced to fight for survival. There are a lot of misconceptions about Antarctica, and the show is great for sorting facts from fiction when it comes to wildlife, climate, and the changing landscape of the most mysterious continent.
Passport To Europe With Samantha Brown (2004 - 2006)
Samantha Brown visits various sites throughout Europe. As she takes viewers to some of the most legendary places, such as Rome, Prague, and Dublin, she shares important and interesting insights into the sights and cultures.
Fans will be fascinated by the scenery and architecture that are shown in each location she visits. As she arrives at each spot, viewers will get good laughs as she tries to engross herself in the culture, but it doesn't always quite work out. The show is incredibly watchable because of how down-to-earth Brown is. She isn't afraid to show her struggles with understanding and acclamation to different cultures, which is certainly relatable for those that have traveled.
Mysteries Of The Deep With Jeremy Wade (2020 - )
Jeremy Wade's show takes the exploration of legendary places to a different level. As the title implies, the locations here are all in bodies of water, such as famous shipwrecks and the Bermuda Triangle. He and his crew explore the sites to find out more information about them, and they even come across valuable treasures once in a while.
This show dives deep into the water with stunning and beautiful footage of the inhabitants and shipwrecks that lie below. As the mysteries of legendary locations like the sinking site of a Nazi submarine and the location that is said to be home to the Kraken unfold, the beautiful shots are mixed with insightful information about the history of each spot.
Underground Marvels (2019 - )
This is another show that takes viewers underwater to unique locations. There are legendary locations deep underwater that have fascinating histories, origins, and secrets. This show will take viewers to some of the most phenomenal tunnels and structures that exist well underneath the water.
The mysterious locations would look right at home in a globe-trotting adventure movie. While most people know that certain structures have fallen into or been overcome with water, the scale of entire sites and cities is far beyond what most people likely expect.
National Parks Top 10 (2016 - 2018)
Some of the most legendary places on Earth are national parks, and that's just where these explorations take viewers. Traveling all across America, this crew explores the hidden wonders and secret hot spots at some of the most famous parks in the country. Viewers will get an up-close look at the amazing nature that fills each park.
There is no doubt that viewers will be baffled by the uniqueness and natural beauty of each location. Viewers will get new information about the popular spots in each national park along with their secret spots, perfect for a serene moment for visitors. The information regarding the history of the parks, their inhabitants, and how they were discovered will intrigue viewers and keep them engaged to find out more. The sights and information revealed in this show will leave viewers booking their next getaway to a National Park.
Park Secrets (2012 - )
From Death Valley to the Florida Keys, this show takes viewers to some of the most legendary parks across America. Giving detailed information and an inside look showing the best secret spots, these episodes will have viewers planning their next trip to these legendary parks. The scenes are definitely ones for the book, drawing viewers in and captivating them with their beauty. However, there is more to these places than meets the eye.
The cultural information about each location, whether it be out west or down south, will give viewers a glimpse at the diverse cultures that surround these parks. While many parks are well-known and well-documented, viewers will enjoy gaining insight into some of the less-publicized parks available to visit.