A book inspired by the History Network show explores unexplained mysteries, including what the government is hiding in Area 51, and what happened to the Confederacy's nineteen million dollars in gold and silver at the end of the Civil War.

General George S. Patton, Jr. died under mysterious circumstances in the months following the end of World War II. For almost seventy years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accident--and may very well have been an act of assassination. "Killing Patton" takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding Patton's tragic demise, naming names of the many powerful individuals who wanted him silenced.

"In this fascinating exploration of 100 of the most intriguing conspiracies and secret societies in the Western world -extending from ancient times to the modern era- John Michael Greer shed ligh on mysterious organizations such as the Knights Templar, the First Masonic Grand Lodge, the Bavarian Illuminati, the Skull and Bones, the John Birch Society, and more. In this compelling book, you'll enouncter beautiful artwork and unexpected insights into...

Explores the myths, folklore, and legends of the world of secret societies and provides startling evidence for a true and all-to-real conspiracy that has been going on for centuries.

Patton was the most controversial American general in World War II-- and also one of the most successful. In 1945, he was involved in a mysterious car crash that left him partially paralyzed. Two weeks later he was dead. Witness testimony on the crash conflicted, key players in the incident disappeared, official reports vanished-- and there was no autopsy.

"Fake news, alternative facts, outright lies, fears of nuclear war, widespread surveillance of the population, mass shootings, the rise of a totalitarian state and more have led millions of us to distrust the word of government. And with good reason, too. There are countless conspiracy theories in circulation that suggest the world as we see it is not as it really is. Disinformation campaigns try to tell us that up is down and right is wrong.More...

"Delve into the history and meaning of secret societies as you explore the most famous and infamous underground groups, their origins, and their members."--Container.