History Mysteries

History Mysteries is an investigative series that explores secrets, mysteries and the unexplained found in Singapore. History isn’t always set in stone or found in a textbook. There are many urban legends and grandmothers’ tales passed down by word of mouth, from generation to generation. So what is fact and what is fiction? Our host, Adrian Pang brings viewers to some of the largely ignored and forgotten corners of Singapore and in each of these oft overlooked sites. Through this investigative journey, Adrian seeks to uncover the secrets, solve the mysteries or shed light on the unexplained.

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History Mysteries is an investigative series that explores secrets, mysteries and the unexplained found in Singapore. History isn’t always set in stone or found in a textbook. There are many urban legends and grandmothers’ tales passed down by word of mouth, from generation to generation. So what is fact and what is fiction? Our host, Adrian Pang brings viewers to some of the largely ignored and forgotten corners of Singapore and in each of these oft overlooked sites. Through this investigative journey, Adrian seeks to uncover the secrets, solve the mysteries or shed light on the unexplained.

Ep 1 The Labrador Park Tunnel
22 mins

Adrian searches for the rumoured secret tunnel at Labrador Park to find out whether it actually exists. He discovers why this former British military strategic site keeps giving rise to paranormal tales about lingering spirits. And what he discovers might prove that paranormal activity is real after all.

Ep 1 The Labrador Park Tunnel

Adrian searches for the rumoured secret tunnel at Labrador Park to find out whether it actually exists. He discovers why this former British military strategic site keeps giving rise to paranormal tales about lingering spirits. And what he discovers might prove that paranormal activity is real after all.

Ep 2 The Abandoned Railway Lines
20 mins

Abandoned railway tracks at Bukit Timah – do they lead somewhere? In the past, there used to be railway tracks running through River Valley and Orchard Road. So where were the old stations located? And where have they disappeared over the years? Adrian goes in search of the abandoned railway lines.

Ep 2 The Abandoned Railway Lines

Abandoned railway tracks at Bukit Timah – do they lead somewhere? In the past, there used to be railway tracks running through River Valley and Orchard Road. So where were the old stations located? And where have they disappeared over the years? Adrian goes in search of the abandoned railway lines.

Ep 3 The German Girl Shrine
21 mins

Who is the German Girl whose shrine is found at Pulau Ubin? And why does she have a shrine built in her memory? Are there supernatural tales associated with her and the island? Adrian investigates and makes a startling discovery.

Ep 3 The German Girl Shrine

Who is the German Girl whose shrine is found at Pulau Ubin? And why does she have a shrine built in her memory? Are there supernatural tales associated with her and the island? Adrian investigates and makes a startling discovery.

Ep 4 The Hidden Bunkers
23 mins

Adrian goes in search of World War 2 relics – Hidden Bunkers. One is in plain sight, two have been “forgotten” and the final one is in a restricted area that few have access to. But nothing will stand in his way when Adrian is determined to explore the hidden bunkers. is fiction?

Ep 4 The Hidden Bunkers

Adrian goes in search of World War 2 relics – Hidden Bunkers. One is in plain sight, two have been “forgotten” and the final one is in a restricted area that few have access to. But nothing will stand in his way when Adrian is determined to explore the hidden bunkers. is fiction?

Ep 5 The Coney Island Villa
20 mins

What do the villas on Coney Island and at Haw Par Villa have in common? Are the urban legends about Haw Par Villa’s Ten Courts of Hell being the actual portal to hell true? Adrian spends the night to find out!

Ep 5 The Coney Island Villa

What do the villas on Coney Island and at Haw Par Villa have in common? Are the urban legends about Haw Par Villa’s Ten Courts of Hell being the actual portal to hell true? Adrian spends the night to find out!

Ep 6 The Lost Istanas
23 mins

Adrian discovers that contrary to public belief, there are more than just one Istana in Singapore. In fact, there are more than 20! So where are or were these istanas located? Why were there so many? And what actually makes an istana an istana?

Ep 6 The Lost Istanas

Adrian discovers that contrary to public belief, there are more than just one Istana in Singapore. In fact, there are more than 20! So where are or were these istanas located? Why were there so many? And what actually makes an istana an istana?

Ep 7 The Old Gates
22 mins

Adrian finds a peculiar sight at the end of Jalan Selimang in Sembawang – a gate to nowhere and looks into the supernatural tales of Kampung Wak Hassan. Why is this structure still standing there and what’s its link to another missing house in Hillview?

Ep 7 The Old Gates

Adrian finds a peculiar sight at the end of Jalan Selimang in Sembawang – a gate to nowhere and looks into the supernatural tales of Kampung Wak Hassan. Why is this structure still standing there and what’s its link to another missing house in Hillview?

Ep 8 The Missing Shrines
21 mins

Is the legend of General Yamashita’s gold buried in a Shinto shrine deep within the forest of MacRitchie reservoir true? What other Shinto shrine was built and then subsequently demolished in Singapore during World War 2? Adrian delves into the urban legend to see what he’s able to dig up.

Ep 8 The Missing Shrines

Is the legend of General Yamashita’s gold buried in a Shinto shrine deep within the forest of MacRitchie reservoir true? What other Shinto shrine was built and then subsequently demolished in Singapore during World War 2? Adrian delves into the urban legend to see what he’s able to dig up.

Ep 9 The Forgotten Places
21 mins

The Thousand Buddhas Temple and Alkaff Gardens – 2 long-forgotten sites. What are they? Why were they built? And where are they now? Adrian goes on an investigative journey to find out more.

Ep 9 The Forgotten Places

The Thousand Buddhas Temple and Alkaff Gardens – 2 long-forgotten sites. What are they? Why were they built? And where are they now? Adrian goes on an investigative journey to find out more.

Ep 10 The Missing Time Capsule
22 mins

Adrian discovers that when the old National Stadium was demolished, a time capsule buried under the foundation stone went missing. How did this happen and what happened to it? In his search for answers, Adrian discovers another time capsule which was thought to be lost forever.

Ep 10 The Missing Time Capsule

Adrian discovers that when the old National Stadium was demolished, a time capsule buried under the foundation stone went missing. How did this happen and what happened to it? In his search for answers, Adrian discovers another time capsule which was thought to be lost forever.

Additional Information

Premiered2021
Genresinfo-ed, infotainment
Seasons1
Parental guidance advised for young children