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America's Book of Secrets : Season 2
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Air date: 05 Apr '13 - 12 episodesHave you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the most legendary monuments and powerful organizations in the United States? America’s Book of Secrets lifts the veil of mystery, giving you unparalleled access to historical narratives and insider information previously hidden from the public. Through in-depth research and exclusive channels, this series delves into a variety of familiar but enigmatic American institutions, from the FBI and the Pentagon to Fort Knox and Area 51. Go beyond the locked doors and security checkpoints of government agencies, famous landmarks and stealthy societies to glimpse the hidden worlds you were never intended to see.
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List of Episodes (12)
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America's Book of Secrets (2012)
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1. The Ancient Astronaut Cover-Up
05 Apr '13The notion of a universe inhabited by alien creatures can be found just about everywhere in American popular culture. But could mankind really have been visited by alien beings from other worlds? And might the truth have been kept secret for centuries? Ancient Astronaut theorists Erich von Daniken and Giorgio Tsoukalos, along with Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell, journalists, scientists and government officials explore the mainstream resistance to the idea that aliens have been visiting the E
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2. The Mafia
12 Apr '13For decades, the criminal organization known as "The Mafia" has stained the fabric of American society. But what are the secrets behind the Mob's sinister success? According to the FBI, the American Mafia still has approximately 3,000 active members, and just like the iconic mobsters of the past, the modern Mafia's ill-gotten gains still come at a price: blood, bullets, and a massive body count. Uncover the secret world of organized crime and the violent tactics used by the Cosa Nostra to gain m
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3. The Ku Klux Klan
19 Apr '13They are the original domestic terrorists, hiding underneath white hoods and flowing robes, and taking cover in the rights and freedoms that they are actively seeking to destroy. The Ku Klux Klan--although officially considered by the U.S. Government to be a racist organization--is not an illegal one. And while objectionable to most Americans, its philosophy of racial intolerance is protected as free speech under the First Amendment. But just how large, powerful, and dangerous is the Ku Klux Kla
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4. Serial Killers
26 Apr '13They are secretly stalking America's streets and highways, hiding in plain sight and compelled by one simple motive: the thrill of taking another person's life. Since the 1970s, the United States has produced an estimated 1,400 serial killers--more than double the combined total of the rest of the world. What causes a seemingly normal human being to engage in serial acts of murder? This episode uncovers the psychological, biological and sociological make-up of these dangerous murderers. Why do t
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5. American Nazis
03 May '13The history of neo-Nazi groups in the United States is examined.
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6. Deadly Cults
10 May '13Uncovering the psychological allure of cults, their leaders and methods of controlling their members.
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7. Presidential Cover Ups
17 May '13How much do we really know about what goes on behind the doors of the Oval Office?
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8. The Drug Wars
24 May '13Uncovering the conspiracies behind America's 40-year drug campaign and why marijuana is classified as equally dangerous as heroin.
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9. The Mystery of Bigfoot
31 May '13Bigfoot is everywhere you look, but why are so many millions of Americans obsessed with this mysterious man-ape? This episode sheds new light on some of the nation's darkest Sasquatch secrets.
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10. Presidential Assassins
07 Jun '13Over the last century there have been four successful presidential assassinations and a multitude of failed attempts. But do we know the real story behind these assassination plots?
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11. Lost Treasures
14 Jun '13American treasure hunters are convinced that there are missing fortunes scattered all around the country just waiting to be found.
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12. Hells Angels
21 Jun '13Chronicling the history of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club.
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