Solving History with Olly Steeds is a weekly American documentary

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 series that premiered on January 13, 2010 on the Discovery Channel

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. Produced by JWM Productions, the program follows British explorer and investigative journalist

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 Oliver Steeds as he travels around the world investigating historical claims and theories.

Season 1 (2010)

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International broadcasts

The show airs in the United Kingdom and Ireland under the title Mystery Investigator with Olly Steeds, which premiered on May 24, 2010 on Discovery Knowledge

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. The show is also a huge hit in Asian market, with host Olly Steeds making several invited promotional appearances.