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Throughout history and across the globe, there have been many sacred relics believed to be imbued with mystical powers.

The UnXplained

Holy Relics

Throughout the world, there are ancient structures that defy explanation because even with today's technology they would be nearly impossible to duplicate.

Extraordinary Structures

Every year, thousands of people report looking up at the sky and witnessing unidentified flying objects. A vast majority of these strange and disturbing incidents take place in the same locations on Earth. Is it possible that extraterrestrial spacecraft are repeatedly visiting Earth at so-called "UFO Hot Spots?"

UFO Hotspots

Throughout human history, many cultures have used sacred rituals to express their spiritual beliefs; there are many rituals that are thought to unlock supernatural powers.

Sacred Rituals

Around the world, people have claimed to have seen bizarre creatures that can only be described as monsters or beasts.

Mysterious Monsters

A look at the visions of mystics, prophets and clairvoyants throughout history, what their prophecies reveal and predictions for the future.

The Power of Prophecy

The world is full of stunning displays of natural phenomena that are so spectacular and, at times, so strange they defy conventional wisdom; examining if science can explain these mysteries.

Earth's Unsolved Mysteries

Many people are afraid of walking into a cursed place or touching a reportedly cursed object; looking at if whether or not curses are real and how are they brought into existence.

Curses Unleashed

Whether ancient burial practices, like graves, tombs and cremations, can preserve the soul for eternity or bring the dead back to life.

Tales of the Dearly Departed

Through records in historical texts, oral tradition and folklore, exploring how a once-thriving community becomes a lost city; what secrets found in the ruins reveal about human history.

Lost Cities

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An exploration of strange and inexplicable mysteries; contributions from scientists, historians and witnesses as they seek to shed light on how the impossible can happen.

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