Ancient alien theorists like Erich von Däniken believe that, thousands of years ago, extraterrestrials landed on Earth, where they were hailed as gods and helped shape human civilization. But what proof could possibly exist for such an encounter? Proponents of the theory point to two types of
The story of Flo and Kay, the worlds only female autistic savant twins. Savantism is a rare condition in which sufferers of developmental disorders, often autism, are capable of acts of genius that far outstrip their expected levels of ability. In Flo and Kays case, they each
The program examines popular or persistent mysteries to determine whether the featured cryptozoological creature (cryptid) or supernatural phenomenon is real or not. The show typically includes interviews with believers or proponents of the featured paranormal claims, and then with scientists and skeptics who attempt to find rational explanations for
A nice collection of DVR recorded episodes from one of the most popular and original mini-series focusing on the paranormal. This thought-provoking series has entertained millions. Created by FOX in 2000 running till 2006, this documentary broadcasted 48 episodes before it was canceled. ABC Family Channel bought out by Fox (NBC) and later decided this was not a money
In 1795, on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, three young men stumbled upon a round depression in the ground. They dug down 30 feet before stopping. Every 10 feet they found a wood slat platform. As men, they continued the journey to no avail. Over the years, millions of dollars have been spent to find the mystery at the bottom of the pit. 6 men have died trying to
Twenty-year-old Gary Mannion calls himself Britain’s youngest psychic surgeon, channeling a spirit from the dead to operate on the sick. He is a rising star in the world of spiritual healing, traveling the world to bring his alleged ability to effect miracle cures to a devoted following. In Young, Psychic and Possessed filmmaker Emeka Onono follows Gary as he tries to prove
Chiren Boumaaza, aka Athene, is an extravagant Internet celebrity, with over 240 million upload views, and a professional gamer. If you haven’t heard of him, he’s a record holder in World of Warcraft and online poker, and plays the main character in a series of videos on a popular YouTube channel with well over 340,000 subscribers. Athene is known
When grave robbers ransacked a Bronze Age burial in Germany, they had no idea that they had unearthed the find of a lifetime. The disc they found combines an advanced understanding of the stars with some of the most sophisticated religious imagery of the age. In intellectual achievement and also age, it surpasses anything yet found in Egypt or Greece. It seems that
In this Timewatch special, historian Bettany Hughes unravels one of the most intriguing mysteries of all time. She presents a series of geological, archaeological and historical clues to show that the legend of Atlantis was inspired by a real historical event – the greatest natural disaster of the ancient world. She is tracing the origins of the Atlantis myth and presenting
In one of magic history’s rarest events, a private collector auctioned off the largest collection of personally-owned Harry Houdini artifacts and memorabilia, providing an unprecedented peek behind the curtain at the world’s great showman and magician. In a feature-length special, hosted by renowned magician Lance Burton, we explore the life and magic of