For years, its remote location and iron-clad security measures kept
it a secret. But the existence of Area 51 is now well known, even
though it still does no show up on any government documents or maps.
And while the government still does not officially acknowledge its
presence, the mysterious base is a lightning rod for controversy and
speculation.
HISTORY'S MYSTERIES
explores the many compelling stories and theories that swirl around
Area 51, from the fears of conspiracy theorists that it is ground zero
for a shadow government they call the "New World Order" to the
long-rumored presence of UFO spaceships and alien remains. We'll hear
from New York Times author Phil Patton, whose book on the
subject is widely considered to be the definitive work about the base
and its "black projects." And we'll visit the tiny desert town of
Rachel, on the edges of the base, and investigate the mysterious deaths
of a number of Area 51 workers.
From its origins in the heart of
the Cold War to the enticing clues that incredible events are still
unfolding inside this desert outpost, this is a comprehensive chronicle
of one of the most compelling and mysterious military installations in
the world.
