Steven Rinella brings survivalist skills to trace America’s greatest mysteries

Published January 16, 2025 9:01am ET



Steven Rinella is taking his skills as a survivalist, thrill-seeker, and master storyteller to the History Channel for a new eight-part series that will take viewers on an outdoor adventure steeped in history while trying to solve some of America’s most enduring mysteries. The series begins on Jan. 28.

“In the life I’ve spent in the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling, I’ve become aware of not only really interesting aspects of American history but also outdoor mysteries,” said Rinella, the longtime host of MeatEater, the popular outdoor series that started on the Sportsman Channel before moving to Netflix seven years ago.

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