This dataset contains information about various historical mysteries and artifacts from around the world, detailing their locations, descriptions, dates, and current status regarding their understanding or resolution.
| Enigma | Location | Description | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge | England | Prehistoric monument consisting of a ring of standing stones. | Prehistoric | Unsolved |
| Great Pyramids of Giza | Egypt | Ancient pyramid structures with uncertain construction methods. | c. 2580–2560 BC | Unsolved |
| Lost City of Atlantis | Atlantic Ocean | Legendary island mentioned by Plato, believed to be advanced civilization. | c. 360 BC | Unsolved |
| Shroud of Turin | Italy | A piece of linen believed by some to be the burial cloth of Jesus. | Middle Ages | Controversial |
| Voynich Manuscript | Italy | An illustrated codex written in an unknown writing system, undecoded text. | c. 1400 | Unsolved |
| Rosetta Stone | Egypt | Stone inscribed with a decree in three scripts, key to deciphering hieroglyphs. | 196 BC | Decoded |
| Nazca Lines | Peru | Geoglyphs in the Nazca Desert, purpose and method of creation unknown. | c. 500 AD | Unsolved |
| Crystal Skull | Mexico | Allegedly pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifact; authenticity disputed. | 19th Century | Controversial |
| D.B. Cooper Heist | USA | Unsolved case of a hijacking in which the perpetrator vanished with a ransom. | 1971 | Unsolved |
| Amber Room | Russia | World War II-era treasure that was looted; exact fate unknown. | 18th Century | Missing |
| Beale Ciphers | USA | Set of three ciphertexts that purportedly lead to buried treasure. | 19th Century | Unsolved |
| Stone Balls of Costa Rica | Costa Rica | Large stone spheres of unknown purpose and origin. | AD 600-1500 | Unsolved |
| Rongorongo | Easter Island | Pictographic script that remains undeciphered. | c. 1800 | Unsolved |
| Mohenjo-Daro | Pakistan | Ancient Indus Valley Civilization city, reasons for decline unclear. | c. 2500 BC | Unsolved |
| The Zodiac Killer | USA | Unidentified serial killer who taunted police with letters and ciphers. | 1960s-1970s | Unsolved |
| The Bermuda Triangle | Atlantic Ocean | Area where ships and planes disappear under mysterious circumstances. | Various | Controversial |
| Chichen Itza | Mexico | Mayan temple complex, reason for its decline largely debated. | c. 600 AD | Unsolved |
| U-boat 534 | Germany | German submarine sunk during WWII, rumored to hold treasure. | 1945 | Unsolved |
| Ancient Astronauts | Various | Theory that extraterrestrial beings visited and influenced ancient cultures. | Various | Controversial |
| Bigfoot | USA | Legendary ape-like creature purportedly seen in North American forests. | Various | Unsolved |
| El Dorado | South America | Mythical city of gold sought by explorers in the 16th century. | 16th Century | Unsolved |
| Lake Vostok | Antarctica | Subglacial lake, potential harbor for unsampled life forms. | Various | Controversial |
| The Lost Colony of Roanoke | USA | English colony that disappeared without trace in the late 16th century. | 1587 | Unsolved |
| The Wow! Signal | Outer Space | Strong narrowband radio signal detected by SETI, source unknown. | 1977 | Unsolved |
| The Man in the Iron Mask | France | Mysterious prisoner of French king, identity remains debated. | 17th Century | Unsolved |
| Taman Shud Case | Australia | Unsolved mystery involving a unidentified body found in 1948 with a cryptic note. | 1948 | Unsolved |
| Codex Gigas | Czech Republic | Giant medieval manuscript with complex history and mythos. | Early 13th Century | Mysterious |
| Circle of Wagons | USA | Theories surrounding a circle of stones in the Dakota Badlands. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| Weirdstone of Brisingamen | Norway | Theories regarding the ancient stone and its origins in mythology. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| Prince Madoc | Wales/USA | Legend of a Welsh prince who allegedly discovered America before Columbus. | 12th Century | Unsolved |
| Atlantis of the Sands | Arabia | Mythical lost city believed to be hidden in the Arabian desert. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| Vimana | India | Mythical flying machines described in ancient Indian texts; existence debated. | Ancient | Controversial |
| Great Wall of China secret | China | Legends of hidden sections and passages in the wall. | BC - 16th Century | Unsolved |
| Fountain of Youth | Florida | Mythical spring that supposedly restores youth, sought by explorers. | 16th Century | Unsolved |
| Mystery of the Templars | Europe | Disappearance of the Knights Templar and their alleged treasures. | 14th Century | Unsolved |
| Sacred Stones of Stonehenge | England | Purpose and significance of the stones remain largely speculative. | Prehistoric | Unsolved |
| The Mokele-Mbembe | Congo River Basin | Legendary creature allegedly resembling a sauropod dinosaur. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Lost Treasure of the Confederacy | USA | Gold rumored to be hidden by the Confederate army at the end of the Civil War. | 1865 | Unsolved |
| Rapa Nui's Collapse | Easter Island | Reasons for the collapse of the Rapa Nui civilization debated. | 17th Century | Unsolved |
| The Black Dahlia Murder | USA | Murder of Elizabeth Short, remains unsolved with numerous theories. | 1947 | Unsolved |
| Antikythera Mechanism | Greece | Ancient analog computer; full understanding of its functions unclear. | c. 100 BC | Controversial |
| Ancient City of Petra | Jordan | Lost city rediscovered in the 19th century, origins still debated. | AD 400 | Unsolved |
| Romulus and Remus | Italy | Founders of Rome, mythology and historical origins controversial. | c. 771 BC | Unsolved |
| Murder of King Tutankhamun | Egypt | Circumstances surrounding the death of the young Pharaoh remain unclear. | 1323 BC | Unsolved |
| The Green Children of Woolpit | England | Legends of two green-skinned children said to have appeared in medieval England. | 12th Century | Unsolved |
| Marfa Lights | Texas | Unexplained lights seen in the desert, various theories attempted. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Lost City of Z | Amazon Rainforest | Theories around a lost city in the Amazon sought by Percy Fawcett. | 20th Century | Unsolved |
| White City of the Monkey God | Honduras | Legend of a lost city in the Honduran jungle discovered in recent years. | 20th Century | Unsolved |
| The Oak Island Mystery | Canada | Treasure hunt on Oak Island with a series of complex traps and underground features. | 18th Century | Unsolved |
| The Phaistos Disc | Crete | Clay disk with mysterious symbols, the purpose and meaning unresolved. | c. 1700 BC | Unsolved |
| The Killer of the Louvre | France | Unsolved mystery of a thief who eluded capture in a high-profile heist at the Louvre. | 19th Century | Unsolved |
| The Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 | USA | Reasons for the extensive destruction remained largely debated after the event. | 1927 | Unsolved |
| Archimedes' Lost Works | Greece | Several ancient works by Archimedes are known to have existed but are lost. | c. 287 BC | Unsolved |
| Yeti | Himalayas | Legend of a mythical ape-like creature; no scientific evidence confirms existence. | Various | Unsolved |
| Planudon | South America | A mystery surrounding a possible ancient species of unknown origin. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Dancing Plague | Europe | A mysterious case of uncontrollable dancing in several people in Strasbourg. | 1518 | Unsolved |
| The Hindenburg Disaster | USA | Questions remain regarding the reasons behind the rapid fire of the airship. | 1937 | Unsolved |
| Will-o'-the-wisp | Various | Mysterious lights seen in swamps, often attributed to supernatural causes. | Various | Unsolved |
| Basque Witch Trials | Spain | Trials of alleged witches during 17th century; motivations not clearly understood. | 17th Century | Unsolved |
| Great Schism of 1054 | Europe | Division between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches, roots still debated. | 1054 | Unsolved |
| Codex Mendoza | Mexico | Aztec codex detailing history and tributes; uncertain original purpose. | 1541 | Mysterious |
| Balloon Boy Hoax | USA | Infamous hoax involving a child supposedly flying in a homemade balloon; motivations unclear. | 2009 | Hoax |
| Celestial Teapot | UK | Philosophical argument regarding the existence of God; no empirical evidence seen. | 18th Century | Philosophical |
| The Wall of Jericho | Israel | Story of the ancient city and its walls remains one of historical debate. | c. 1400 BC | Uncertain |
| The Third Man Factor | Various | Phenomenon where individuals report a comforting presence in life-threatening situations. | Various | Unsolved |
| Stone of Scone | Scotland | Symbolic stone of Scottish kings, mystery surrounding its theft and return. | 1296 & 1996 | Controversial |
| Dead Sea Scrolls | Israel | Ancient manuscripts that sparked debates on their origins and implications. | 1947 | Controversial |
| Serpent Mound | Ohio | Ancient effigy mound with unclear purpose, debated among archaeologists. | c. 1000 BC | Unsolved |
| Lost Roman Legion | Italy | Legendary tales of a Roman legion lost in the mists of time. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Emperor's New Clothes | Denmark | Story about vanity and deception, underlying social truths debated. | 1837 | Philosophical |
| The Immortal Jellyfish | Worldwide | A jellyfish species capable of biological immortality; full understanding unresolved. | 20th Century | Scientific Mystery |
| Ichthyosaur Fossil | Germany | Fossil with continued questions surrounding its discovery and lineage. | 19th Century | Unsolved |
| The Sator Square | Various | Latin word square with mysterious implications; meanings debated. | Ancient Rome | Unsolved |
| Brass Plates of Mormonism | USA | Alleged historical plates of ancient origin central to LDS faith; authenticity debated. | 19th Century | Unsolved |
| King Arthur's Grave | England | Many believe they have found it, but authenticity remains under debate. | 6th Century | Unsolved |
| Allegorical Black Book of Murder | Various | Collection of stories with themes of death; origins unclear. | 19th Century | Unsolved |
| The Piltdown Man | UK | Fossil hoax that fooled the scientific community for decades; motives and origins debated. | 1912-1953 | Debunked |
| Death of Cleopatra | Egypt | The circumstances of her death have many theories but no definitive answers. | 30 BC | Unsolved |
| Gradualist vs. Catastrophist | Various | Theories surrounding geological history and extinction events remain contentious. | Great Deal | Scientific Debate |
| The Hopi Blue Star Prophecy | USA | A prophecy forecasting disasters in the modern world; interpretations vary widely. | 20th Century | Unsolved |
| The Beheaded Corpse of Thomas Becket | England | Remain astonishingly well-preserved, its discovery remains debated. | 12th Century | Controversial |
| The Mummy's Curse | Various | Legends that cursed those who disturbed Egyptian tombs abound, mostly anecdotal. | Various | Controversial |
| Greenland's Viking Settlement | Greenland | Reasons for collapse of Norse settlements debated among historians. | c. 1500 | Unsolved |
| Riddle of the Sphinx | Egypt | The Sphinx legacy and the riddle attributed to it uncover many possibilities. | c. 2500 BC | Unsolved |
| The Alchemist's Gold | Various | The quest for the Philosopher's Stone and the secrets to alchemical transmutation. | Middle Ages | Controversial |
| The Lady of the Lake | Britain | A mysterious figure in Arthurian legend, representation debated. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Lake Michigan Triangle | USA | Area known for mysterious disappearances of ships and aircraft. | Various | Unsolved |
| Operation Northwoods | USA | Plans for false-flag terror attacks by the US government; authenticity disputed. | 1962 | Controversial |
| The Secret of the Bermuda Triangle | Atlantic Ocean | Focus on the mysteries surrounding shipping and aircraft disappearances. | Various | Controversial |
| Mayan Calendar Prophecies | Mesoamerica | Interpretations of the Mayan calendar's end date and related events vary widely. | 2012 | Controversial |
| Grammar of the Maya Script | Mesoamerica | The extent of understanding the ancient Maya writing system remains elusive. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| Hesperian Mines | Various | Mythical riches described in several ancient texts that have never been verified. | Various | Unsolved |
| Death of Marilyn Monroe | USA | Surrounding circumstances of her death remain clouded in controversy. | 1962 | Unsolved |
| Zedong's Little Diary | China | Majestic volume of Mao's essays has mysterious implications and wrote legacy debates. | 20th Century | Controversial |
| The Taman Shud Case | Australia | Unsolved mystery surrounding the death of an unidentified man on Somerton Beach. | 1948 | Unsolved |
| The Mystery of the Abominable Snowman | Himalayas | Stories and sightings of a creature yet to be independently verified. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Sunken City of Dwarka | India | Theories regarding the historical existence of the submerged city legend persist. | c. 2500 BC | Unsolved |
| The Secrets of the Alhambra | Spain | Mysterious symbols and meanings behind this monumental structure continue to elude. | 13th Century | Unsolved |
| Chupacabra | Puerto Rico | Legend of a blood-sucking creature remains a controversial topic in cryptozoology. | 1995 | Unsolved |
| The Nyaminyami River Monster | Zambia | A cryptid said to inhabit the Zambezi River; sightings contested. | Various | Unsolved |
| Civilization of the Indus Valley | Pakistan/India | Unknown reasons for urban planning and subsequent decline of this civilization. | c. 2500 BC | Unsolved |
| The Omaha Platform | USA | Political document advocating several progressive reforms debated in the 1890s. | 1892 | Controversial |
| Machu Picchu Social Structure | Peru | Social organization of the Inca site lacks clarity and understanding of evidence. | c. 1450 | Unsolved |
| Operation Ajax | Iran | CIA operation in Iran that overthrew Mohammad Mossadegh; implications debated. | 1953 | Controversial |
| The Hill of Crosses | Lithuania | A site with thousands of crosses, origins and meanings remain debated. | Unknown | Controversial |
| The Oldest Artifacts of Humanity | Various | Debate over the oldest known human-made objects and their origins.”,Various" | Controversial | NaN |
| The Alamo's true history | USA | Confusion over events at the Battle of the Alamo prompts spirited debate. | 1836 | Controversial |
| The Witch of Maple Street | USA | A local legend involving a woman purportedly possessing supernatural powers. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Copper Scroll | Israel | A scroll detailing possible treasure locations by the Dead Sea; exact whereabouts unknown. | c. 50 AD | Unsolved |
| The Enigma of King Solomon's Mines | Africa | Legends surrounding mines of great wealth attributed to Solomon remain unverified. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Templars and the Sacred Chalice | France | Connections between the Templars and relics of the cup of Christ are ongoing debate. | 14th Century | Unsolved |
| The Disappearance of the Sodder Children | USA | Joyful disappearance of several children in 1945 remains an enduring mystery. | 1945 | Unsolved |
| The Riddle of the Spinx | Egypt | Historical significance and purpose of the sculpture is still under speculative debate. | c. 2500 BC | Unsolved |
| The Elusive Sasquatch | USA | Legend of the creature remains unproven with many theories and sightings. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Hobbit Bones | Indonesia | The existence of tiny human-like species debated in context with human evolution. | c. 18,000 | Unsolved |
| Palace of Versailles Secrets | France | Many hidden chambers and histories remain lofty and subject to speculation. | 17th Century | Controversial |
| The Legend of the Mokele-Mbembe | Congo River | Reports of dinosaur-like creature continue but remain unverified and mythical. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Shag Harbor Incident | Canada | Multi-witness event of a UFO crash in 1967 remains unexplained. | 1967 | Unsolved |
| The Haunted House of Amityville | USA | A story that changed horror media forever still holds debate on its factual role. | 1974 | Unsolved |
| The Montauk Project | USA | Alleged secret government projects and conspiracies debated amongst theorists. | 20th Century | Controversial |
| The Ghosts of Gettysburg | USA | Legends around ghost sightings at the battlefields remain folklore phenomena. | 1863 to Present | Unsolved |
| Society of the Nth Degree | Various | Sworn secret societies and their esoteric purposes lead to speculative discussions. | 18th Century | Controversial |
| The Alien Autopsy Film | USA | Famous footage purportedly showing an alien autopsy; authenticity still debated. | 1995 | Controversial |
| The Mystery of the Flying Dutchman | Atlantic Ocean | Legend of a ghost ship doomed to sail the oceans forever; sightings stream through ages. | 17th Century | Unsolved |
| The Lost Pharaoh's Tomb | Egypt | Numerous expeditions and discoveries have searched for this legendary burial site. | Various | Unsolved |
| The War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast | USA | The panic created by the fictional broadcast raises debates about public perception. | 1938 | Controversial |
| The Fairies of Cottingley | UK | Photographs of fairies remain one of the most famous hoaxes in photographic history. | 1917 | Hoax |
| The Zodiac Letters | USA | Cryptic letters from the Zodiac Killer inspired immense speculation and analysis; some remain unsolved. | 1960s-1970s | Unsolved |
| The Secrets of the Giant's Causeway | Ireland | Interesting rock formations and myths surrounding them remain unanswered. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Underwater Stonehenge | USA | Mysterious underwater structure that is theorized as related to ancient cultures. | 2007 | Unsolved |
| The Lost Gospel of Jesus' Wife | Egypt/USA | Fragment of a text mentioning Jesus' marital status; authenticity questioned. | 2012 | Controversial |
| The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum | USA | Closed psychiatric hospital known for hauntings, history unclear. | 1800s | Controversial |
| The Mystery of Jamiat al-Nasr | Egypt | Religious movement with contested origins that remain obscured in history. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Man-Made Monster of Lake Michigan | USA | Localized myth that a water creature lurks there; basis remains speculative. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| Secrets of the Bang-Bang Club | South Africa | The role of photographers in the conflict raises questions about ethics and representation. | 1990s | Controversial |
| The Mystery of Ireland's Pirate Queen | Ireland | The life of Grace O'Malley remains a subject of historical debate and mystery. | 16th Century | Unsolved |
| The Watcher House Mystery | USA | Unsolved mystery surrounding letters sent to the new owners of a home in New Jersey. | 2014 | Unsolved |
| The Legend of Nessie | Scotland | The existence of the Loch Ness Monster continues to perplex scientists and enthusiasts alike. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Backroom of the Abbey | England | References to hidden rooms in religious sites fuel lore about treasures and secrets. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Treetops' Bloomer | USA | Symbolic piece rooted in the 1970's feminist history remains resistant to clear analysis. | 1970s | Controversial |
| The Legend of the Skinwalker | USA | Stories of a shapeshifting creature and its cultural implications are debated. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Monk's HOAX | USA | The posturing of fraud by religious figures and their complex motivations remain in shadows. | Various | Hoax |
| The Vagrant's Crown | Various | Pseudonym of a mysterious punk-rock band and its origins remain obscure; await revival. | 1995 | Unsolved |
| WETLAND of Enigma | Various | Ecological area with biodiversity that baffles scientists despite its ancient history. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Zodiac Significance | Various | The symbolism attributed to the Zodiac in various cultures remains a rich area for inquiry. | Various | Controversial |
| The Ghost Rosenberg Chiller | Germany | Mysterious unit allegedly harboring homes and channels of ghostly encounter stories. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Cowardly Lion of Oz | USA | Character's castle remains surrounded by questions about its existence beyond fiction. | 1900 | Literary Enigma |
| The Parchments of Cigars | Cuba | Historical smoking artifacts create necessity for preservation amidst tobacco history. | Unknown | Controversial |
| The Stolen Presidency | USA | Conspiracy theories surrounding elections often draw scrutiny and charged debate. | Various | Controversial |
| Great Stone of the Sun | Mexico | Mysterious sun stone of Aztec heritage continues to fascinate researchers. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Lost Battleship of the Pacific | USA | Surface disappearance debated regarding time system collision amidst fictive journalism. | 1940s | Controversial |
| The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World | Various | Legacies of ancient constructs provoke interest within archaeological discussions. | Ancient | Unsolved |
| The Secrets of the Sahara | Egypt | Hidden gazelles led to a mythical narrative authorities enforced secretly. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Cypher of the Gods | South America | Theories pursuing salvation of teaching traditions in cryptography push storytellers. | Unknown | Controversial |
| The Philosopher's Stone | Various | Theoretical discussions of transmutation catalyzed long before Cabalistic inquiries emerged. | Middle Ages | Controversial |
| The Unwrapping of the Wright Flyer | USA | A historical aviation artifact demands accurate referencing to preserve its lore. | 1903 | Controversial |
| The Sword of Destiny | Various | Dialogue about this legendary sword keeps spirits of intimacy forever among scholars. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Bequest of Stone Masons | USA | Legends of masons and covert architectural secrets stemming from hidden workflows embraced by history. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Frosty Fingers of Frozen Mammoth | Siberia | Scientific curiosity about mammoths that disappeared thousands of years ago remains disputed. | Various | Unsolved |
| The Manuscript of Destiny | Unknown | A discussion around some weather-consuming tome prompts eyebrow-raising academic inquiries. | Unknown | Controversial |
| The Voyage of the Murray-Packer Fleet | Australia | Historical oceanic transport debated on various antiquities resides amid climate change influences. | Unknown | Controversial |
| The Outlaw's Lights | USA | Based around forgotten legends, these varied sources draw differing maps to context it. | Unknown | Unsolved |
| The Tragedy at Disneyland | USA | Incidents and their repercussions remain often woven into larger narratives of modern life. | Various | Controversial |