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Ancient cultures around the world have aroused fascination and provoked fear with curses and objects used to conjure them like rings, tablets and stones.

Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid

Mystifying Cursed Objects

England's Stonehenge and the Moai statues of Easter Island have inspired awe for centuries; marveling at their ambitious construction and at the determination of the people who built them.

Mysterious Sacred Structures

Most of the world's holiest places sit in plain sight, able to be seen and experienced, but there are some hidden deep underground.

Hidden Wonders

The legendary treasures of the Copper Scroll, King Solomon's mines, and the Syamantaka Gem have captivated the world for centuries, exploring if these vast fortunes still be out there, waiting to be discovered.

Holy Riches

For millennia, there has been speculation about how the world will end, from the detailed account in the Book of Revelation, to the prophecies foretold by Nostradamus, and even the belief in devastation caused by a strange blue star; a look into if whether or not any of these predictions could come true.

Apocalypse How?

Relics from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have fascinated the faithful for 2000 years, from the wooden cross and iron nails, to the crown of thorns and Spear of Destiny; analyzing if these sacred artifacts still exist and where are they.

Crucifixion Relics

The quest for immortality has captivated and confounded people for thousands of years, from the healing powers of the Holy Grail used by Jesus at the Last Supper, to the elusive Fountain of Youth and the storied philosopher's stone.

The Keys to Immortality

In the Bible, there are two arks, each designed by God himself; both the Ark of the Covenant and Noah's Ark were built to protect, before they were lost to history; researchers have been searching for both for centuries.

Where Ark Thou?

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