Mystery Files (2010)

Episode Overview

At the dawn of the twentieth century, the Romanov family stands as the embodiment of Russian society. Tsar Nicholas has ruled since 1894, wed to the German-born Tsarina Alexandra, and together they have five lovely children: Olga, Tatiana, Anastasia, Marie, and Alexei, presenting an image of the ideal royal family. However, by 1917, they are deposed during a Bolshevik revolution, imprisoned, and ultimately executed by a communist firing squad. For over ninety years, the location of their remains remained a mystery until archaeologists discovered a grave in a dense forest near Ekaterinburg. In 1991, DNA analysis, including a sample from Prince Andrew, a Romanov relative, verified the bones' identity. In addition to this significant finding, it was revealed that two bodies were absent from the grave, intensifying the long-held belief that Alexei and Anastasia might have survived, leading to a multitude of impersonators and further mystifying