Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid – Season 2
Episodes
Heaven and Hell
It's one of life's most confounding mysteries: What happens to us after we die? From heaven and hell to resurrection and reincarnation, we'll explore the remarkable possibilities of life after death.
Sacred Strongholds
There are some strongholds built to protect the sacred; there are others used for more sinister purposes; uncovering the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most imposing structures.
An Eye for an Eye
From the strict, brutal codes of Hammurabi and the Samurai to the secretly malevolent evil eye and Voodoo dolls, history is full of stories of acts of violence.
Beasts Unleashed
Legendary beasts are believed to roam the earth and the seas, terrorizing, killing, and even possessing humans.
Hidden Codes
For centuries, secret codes have been embedded in sacred texts, ancient paintings, and even etched into the earth itself. Were they left as clues, warnings or something far more profound?
Legendary Weapons
From the legendary blades of ancient kings to a divine arsenal said to annihilate monsters, history is filled with tales of iconic sacred weapons.
Of Biblical Proportions
For thousands of years, human ingenuity has shaped awe-inspiring structures as testaments to faith. From a grand basilica in Vatican City and towering monuments of ancient Egypt to a legendary Biblical tower and a lost city in the clouds of Peru, we uncover their construction, purpose, and the enduring mysteries they hold
Wrath of Gods
For millennia, plagues, curses, droughts, and the violent destruction of cities have been blamed on the wrath of angry gods. But were these divine punishments mere myth, or is there proof they are based on real events?
Sacred Send-Offs
From the burials of biblical heroes, to an Egyptian guide to the afterlife, to prehistoric mummification and fiery funerals, we delve into the surprising origins and evolution of these sacred customs.