Researcher Marc Seifer recruits astrophysicist Travis Taylor and investigative journalist Jason Stapleton to help unravel the mystery of inventor Nikola Tesla's missing files. See more in Season 1, Episode 1, “Without a Trace.“ Love The Tesla Files? Stay up to date on all of your favorite The HISTORY Channel shows at #TheTeslaFiles Subscribe for more HISTORY: Check out exclusive HISTORY content: History Newsletter - Website - Facebook - Twitter - Why were trunks belonging to genius inventor Nikola Tesla confiscated in 1943? Did they contain the plans for nearly free worldwide electricity, massive death rays, and other inventions out of the future? A new investigation driven by declassified CIA documents suggests a secret history of bitter rivalries, government conspiracies, Cold War and WW2 spycraft, extra-terrestrial communication, and amazing achievements of a truly gifted man – Nikola Tesla. The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A E Networks Press Center at .
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