The True Cross Relic, The Lost City of El Dorado & Other Myths Uncovered

00:00 The Lost Sword Of The Samurai A legendary samurai sword, crafted by master sword smith Masamune, was considered a Japanese National Treasure and passed down through shoguns. After WWII, it mysteriously vanished. 47:57 The Quest For The True Cross Helena, mother of Emperor Constantine, supposedly discovered relics of the True Cross in AD 325. A piece known as the titulus crucis, inscribed with Jesus' name, is housed in a Roman church, though debates over its authenticity persist. 01:35:52 The Missing Eight Wonder Of The World This opulent chamber, created for Russian royalty, was looted by Nazi forces during WWII and disappeared. Some believe it was hidden in a German mine or dismantled, while others hope it survived and remains hidden. 02:24:23 The Real King Solomon's Mines Legend says that King Solomon’s wealth came from a mysterious land called Ophir. Explorers like Carl Mauch believed they had discovered its location in Africa. However, Great Zimbabwe, often linked to Solomon, was later confirmed as an African cultural achievement. 03:11:57 The Lost City Of El Dorado British explorer Percy Fawcett believed in a lost Amazonian civilization, rich and advanced. His final expedition in 1925 into the Amazon with his son Jack ended in mysterious disappearance, fuelling ongoing fascination with his quest. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we'll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world's best historians. Subscribe so you don't miss out. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code REALHISTORY 👉 https://historyhit.com/subscribe Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact [email protected]