Forensics experts try to identify remains as those of Jesse James.
A new theory says the pyramids were built to propel souls to heaven.
A robot journeys through the tiny passages of an Egyptian pyramid.
Karnak, an Egyptian shrine.
New revelations suggest that Leonardo da Vinci made the historical shroud of Turin.
The science behind lie detection and the effectiveness of the polygraph test.
The role of sleep deprivation in some of the great disasters of modern time.
Examination of space theories.
Some tell of seeing a giant apelike creature, sasquatch.
Debate addresses whether near-death experiences are spiritual or physiological phenomena.
Ancient teachings on death and dying, including the Dalai Lama and Buddhism.
The search for compassion and truth form the foundations for Buddhist philosophy.
It was America's bloodiest war...a war some believe is still being played out. We focus on paranormal and spiritual activity at three Civil War sites: Gettysburg's Farnsworth House, occupied by Southern sharpshooters; Mississippi's McRaven House, a field hospital during the Battle of Vicksburg; and Tennessee's Chickamauga battlefield.
Interviews with archaeologists and historians suggest why Stonehenge might have been constructed.
The Knights Templar rise to power before being unjustly persecuted and burned at the stake.
Intrigue, controversy and scandal surround attempts to unravel the Dead Sea Scrolls.
From South Seas headhunters to the chilling case of Jeffrey Dahmer, this is an unflinching investigation of the long, mysterious history of cannibalism.
Prophecies that some believe have come true.
Crystal skulls said to contain information about origins and destiny of mankind.
Discover the true story behind The Exorcist and hear interviews with priests who have performed the ancient ceremony in this astonishing examination of religion's most bizarre rite.
Researchers investigate the value of hypnosis.
Interviews with psychologists, parapsychologists, and so-called "ghostbusters" offer up varying explanations for the strange supposed energy and even ghost-like countenances highlight the lengths people have gone in order to solve the puzzle of these Hauntings.
Earth scientists search for evidence of Noah's flood.
Banned in the 1960s, psychedelic drugs reappear.
Views of both believers and nonbelievers are presented in an investigation of the possibility of life on other planets.
Twins may possess a bond linking them from the womb to the grave.
Studies show that almost 20 percent of Americans believe in UFOs. And, as the much publicized Heaven's Gate incident pointed out, some of these people will go to extreme lengths in the name of their belief. UFO CULTS AND GROUPS traces the history of Heaven's Gate and compares it to another UFO group, the Unarius Academy, looking for insight into this growing phenomenon. Why do people join these groups, and why do some abandon all logic and reason in doing so? Interviews with former and current members of the groups offer a first-person view of what they are like, and point out the vast differences among them. Some are truly cults, which indoctrinate members and force them to embrace new beliefs and behaviors, while others are simply people joined together by a common interest. From the tragedy of Heaven's Gate to the remarkable number of people who belong to UFO groups of all descriptions, this is a thought-provoking look at a "fringe" belief that may not be as far from the mainstream as most think.
Geometric patterns cover miles of Peruvian desert.
Three cases of exceptional heroism: a Secret Service agent, a Marine and a woman who risked their lives for others.
Hard-core UFO believers called "Saucer Seekers" investigate reported sightings and landings of alien spacecraft.
Teleportation; the Philadelphia experiment.
A probe into the twisted behavior of Robert John Bardo, who murdered actress Rebecca Schaeffer, and teacher Mary Kay Letourneau, who had a shocking affair with a 13-year-old student.
It has been said that the only constant in human life is change. But it is the stories of extreme transformation that sometimes defy our imagination. In this program, we'll explore the ways and the reasons that people transform themselves. First, the story of Cindy Jackson, an Ohio farm girl who became enchanted with the looks and imaginary lifestyle of the Barbie doll. Enchanted enough to spend nearly $250,000 over the last decade to change her appearance through nearly 30 cosmetic surgical procedures. Then the story of a Chicago man whose fascination with the Star Trek universe prompted him to transform his own life by leaving his marriage and family and taking a "higher calling", to become the leader of the International Federation of Trekkers.
Sacred voodoo rituals: snake deification, purification, animal sacrifice and spirit possession.
The incredible stories of people who have been buried alive, including two mine workers who survived a mine fire that killed 91 others, and two hikers who spent seven hours buried in snow and ice after an avalanche. Bill Kurtis hosts.
Looks at the influence and power of love. Family members in a life or death situation discover the desire to save a loved one stronger than the grip of death when a husband and wife and father and son survive despite tremendous odds.
Alternative medical treatments; herbs; transference of healing energy.
Druids at Stonehenge; Knights Templar retain medieval rituals.
Mediums and spirit channelers, including psychic James Van Praagh.
World premiere documentary that looks at the possibility of alien contact through the eyes of the UFO community, mainstream scientists and religious theologians.
Incredible tales of people who cheated death, including a man who survived a plane crash that killed most other passengers, a trapped firefighter who endured a raging fire even after her air supply ran out, and a skydiver who withstood a 100-foot plunge to the concrete below.
Hand transplant; "stealth surgery"; tooth material helps a blind man regain sight.
Archaeologists search for lost cities in Honduras and Belize.
The Philadelphia Experiment attempts to transport a ship and crew through time and space.
Beliefs about the number 666; a mother joins the Church of Satan.
Conspiracy theories surround the death of movie star Marilyn Monroe.
The owners of a house in Amityville, N.Y., say evil spirits terrorize them.
Ancient texts speculate on the existence of UFOs.
Controversial cults.
Doctors accused of murdering their spouses.
Teaching psychic children how to enhance their sensitivity; the psychic abilities of identical twins.
The darker side of American folk tales: Myrtle Plantation; Raynham Hall; Joshua Ward House; Whaley House.
Children with psychic gifts receive support and guidance from professional psychics at a special three-day camp.
