America's Book of Secrets - Season 1 - Eps 11: The Monuments

Name: Eps 11: The Monuments
Released: 2012-04-07
Rating: 3.8

2012-04-07 • 60 min • ⭐ 7.6/10

In America, behind the public facade of nine of our most famed institutions and landmark structures, there is another world that is hidden from view. The special pierces the veil of secrecy which conceals forbidden histories and fascinating insider information from the public. Go behind the walls of the Washington Monument to reveal a series of secret symbols and codes, one which was put there by one of the world's most mysterious societies. Dig deep into the dark past of Governor's Island and unearth another possible motive for the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. While in the heart of America, the Book of Secrets will uncover the shadowy past of the architect behind the St. Louis Gateway Arch and show how it relates to a theory that the Arch contains mystical powers which ultimately control the weather. Through exclusive channels of access and deep research, viewers will be taken behind the locked doors of seemingly familiar places, into worlds they weren't intended to see.

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About America's Book of Secrets

Title: America's Book of Secrets

First Air Date: 2012-01-21

Last Air Date: 2021-07-20

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.6/10 (from 14 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 4

Total Episodes: 43

Network: History

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: Prometheus Pictures

Synopsis

Have 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.