Gates embarks on a quest to locate the True Cross, a legendary relic believed to possess extraordinary healing abilities, which has been missing for two millennia. His journey takes him to Jerusalem, Israel, and Istanbul, Turkey, as he investigates whether any remnants of the cross remain. According to legend, Empress Helena ordered the cross to be divided into three parts. Gates delves into this history at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. He further explores the topic of crucifixion in Tel Aviv and uncovers ancient carvings of crosses at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
Show
Expedition Unknown
Episode
S02E08
Air Date
Dec 23, 2015
Season 2 Episodes
S02E01
The Quest for King Arthur
S02E02
Genghis Khan's Tomb
S02E03
Blackbeard's Hidden Gold
S02E04
Hunting Vampires
S02E05
The Real Robin Hood
S02E06
Finding Fenn's Fortune
S02E07
Japan's Atlantis
S02E08
True Cross of Christ
S02E09
The Sultan's Heart
S02E10
Africa's Gold Hoard
S02E11
Kalahari Desert's Lost City
S02E12
Yamashita's Gold
S02E13
Columbus: Legend or Liar?
S02E14
Searching for Shangri-La
S02E15
Shangri-La Found
S02E16
Lost Mexican City
S02E17
Incan King's Mummy
S02E18
Nazi Gold Train
S02E19
Hitler's Atomic Secrets