Mysteries at the Castle

Mysteries from castles around the world are uncovered, including deception at France's Versailles, a topless duel at Czech Republic's Kynzvart Castle and a war hero's death-defying bid for freedom at Germany's Konigstein.

Epic tales from castles around the world are unveiled, including the conspiracy in Paris that brought down the Knights Templar and a wizard's curse upon the Fyvie Castle in Scotland.

The dramatic origins of the Christmas carol are traced to a citadel in Prague; within an opulent Parisian palace, a doomed painter uses art for salvation; and a butler learns a dangerous secret at an idyllic English estate.

The origins of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales are found in a German palace; within a Floridian fort, an imprisoned doctor battles a deadly virus; an antiques dealer traces a mummified head to a king born at a French chateau.

Discover the secrets behind William Wallace's demise, the ultimate heartbreak of legendary Casanova and a famed astronomer's untimely end.

Castles reveal stories of Queen Victoria's dangerous stunt, Charles Lindbergh's daring quest and a French prisoner's poisonous plot.