Josh Gates returns to explore historic sites and delve into new mysteries on season 12 of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown. Season 12 kicks off on November 15, 2023 with a two-part premiere, with new episodes airing on Wednesdays at 9pm ET/PT.
The new season begins with Gates assisting Project Recover in their quest to discover the locations of 40 downed planes and 200 American heroes who were lost during Operation Hailstone. Gates travels to Micronesia where he joins Project Recover on their mission and, with the assistance of cutting-edge technology, makes a “stunning and historic discovery.”
“Throughout the season, Josh will also set sail into the Bermuda Triangle to seek the richest stash of sunken gold in the Americas, journey across northern Europe in search of a Viking king’s tomb and treasure, use a long-forgotten map to locate a lost Maya city, and team up with a former FBI agent to chase stolen loot and priceless historical artifacts from America’s most notorious couple, Bonnie and Clyde,” reads Discovery Channel’s synopsis. “Driven to find the truth behind the world’s most captivating legends, Josh Gates is on a mission for answers. Expedition Unknown chronicles his global adventures as he investigates iconic unsolved events, and hunts for lost cities, buried treasures, and sacred artifacts.”
