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Examines groundbreaking experiments that show the possibility that plants respond to people's thoughts.

Other Voices

In this episode we investigate New Hampshire's Mystery Hill and the "Oracle Chamber."  Was this site, as some believe, built by ancient Phoenicians, who traveled to America in the dim past, thousands of years ago?  Or is it an elaborate hoax?  Scientists and Archaeologists discuss their views and their theories on what the ruins may mean and who might have built them.  Some of the stones seem to indicate their use was to track the solstices, equinoxes, and other celestial events.  Some experts even believe that aliens may have been responsible for the site while others attribute it to Native Americans.

Strange Visitors (aka Oracle Chamber)

In this episode we investigate the mysterious markings on the plains of Nazca in Peru.  What are these mysterious markings, who made them, and why?  Were they an ancient landing field for aliens?  The signs and symbols of various birds and insects are only discernible from the air.  How then could the ancient Nazca's have made them unless they had an aerial view in which to work them out?  What are the mysterious arrow straight lines that seem to lead nowhere and why are they there?  These and other strange markings in the area make us wonder who made them and why?  Were they man made or did someone else put them there?

Ancient Aviators (aka Ancient Flight)

This episode investigates the mysterious Bermuda Triangle, that expanse of the Atlantic bounded by Miami, the Bahamas, and Puerto Rico.  An area where ships and planes routinely disappear without a trace.  An area filed with strange phenomenon, mysterious fogs, mists, erroneous compass readings, strange lights, and time warps. A place where these disappearances date from the time of Christopher Columbus.  Believers and skeptics, eyewitness and scientists all give there views and theories on what is going on in that strange part of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Bermuda Triangle

This episode investigates the Native American Legend of Bigfoot or "Sasquatch" as the Native Americans call it.  A large, hairy beast, resembling a man.  Scientists and Cryptozoologists discuss the possibility that this creature may inhabit the thousands of square miles of uninhabited timberland in the American Northwest.  The legend of Bigfoot dates back many centuries.  Sightings have been reported continuously since before the white man came to this region of America, and they continue today.  Archival footage of a suspected Bigfoot is shown and discussed with both witnesses and scientists evaluating the film.

Bigfoot

In this episode, the advance of Killer Bees, originally imported to South America from Africa, and their march northward into Central America, Mexico, and their eventual expected entry into the United States is investigated.  We look at what these bees have done and their impact on Brazil, and other areas into which they have moved.  The deadly threat they pose to humans and animals when disturbed, their interbreeding with domestic bees, and their possible impact on the U.S. if their advance is not stopped before they reach America.  This is one of the episodes that is a bit dated since killer bees have now invaded the United States and have been responsible for the deaths of several humans and animals.

Killer Bees

In this episode we investigate earthquakes, the natural phenomenon caused by movements in the earth's crust. Various approaches and efforts in earthquake prediction are covered as well as discussion of earthquakes around the world.  Faults, cracks in the earth's crust, where earthquakes happen frequently are shown as well as footage from earthquakes around the world.  The forces exerted by earthquakes and how man is powerless to stop them.  The famous Californian San Andreas Fault is covered in detail as well as new methods that are hoped will enable scientist to for tell a quake before it occurs.

Earthquakes

In this episode we investigate the "Mummy's Curse" or the supposed curse that struck the members of the Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter expedition that discovered and then entered the tomb of Egyptian King Tutankhamen in 1922.  The validity of this curse is investigated to see if it was responsible for the several mysterious deaths, including that of Lord Carnarvon himself.  Was there a real curse on the tomb or were the events that happened merely a strange mix of ancient mold and coincidence?  Did the boy king reach out from the grave to punish the intruders who disturbed his eternal rest and his journey to the afterlife?

The Mummy's Curse

This episode investigates the possibility of life on the planet Mars.  Does it exist and/or did it ever exist on the Red Planet?  The show not only discusses the possibility of intelligent life on Mars but on that of plants and other forms of life.  The changes that have taken place to the planet over the eons and the possibility that the same fate could await Earth.  Footage from various observatories of the planet are shown and scientists discuss the past and future exploration of our neighbor in space.

Martians

This episode investigates Atlantis, the legendary island that was supposed to have existed "beyond the Pillars of Hercules" (Straits of Gibraltar) and whether or not it really every existed.  Plato's dialog on Atlantis is discussed as well as the possible locations of Atlantis.  Was it near the Bahamas, was it in the Mediterranean itself, or was it the ancient island of Santorine that was blown into oblivion by a volcanic eruption?  Scientist discuss underwater archeology of the region and that of the Bahamas and historians debate the historical accuracy and validity of Plato's dialog on the legendary island.

Atlantis

In "Psychic Detectives" we investigate E.S.P. (Extrasensory Perception) and its possible uses in law enforcement in both the apprehension of criminals to its use to help solve cases.  A noted psychic, who has helped law enforcement agencies in the past, discusses how she helped in several criminal investigations.  Also, a detective squad that has been trained in not only E.S.P. but telepathy and the use of Out-of-Body Experiences (OBE), dreams, and other forms of psychic methods is detailed.  Is this the new form of criminal investigation, or is it too sporadic and unreliable to be of value to law enforcement? Or, is it altogether fake?

Psychic Detectives

In the episode "Call from Space" we investigate the varied methods in use to communicate with life in outer space. Covered are the methods used, the rationale for wanting to communicate, as well as the various levels of communication.  What would it be like to talk to another intelligent race from space?  Could we converse on their level or would talking to them be like us talking to a garden slug?  Have we had messages already and if so, what are we doing about them?  What language or code do we use and how do we know if the one we are using is the right one?  And, have they been trying to reach us?

A Call from Space

This episode explores Extrasensory Perception or ESP.  Does ESP exist and can it be taught and learned?  Is it a trait that we all used to have before language took its place?  Is it a gift that only a few have?  These and other questions are discussed as well as the work being done by laboratories and scientists around the world.  Is ESP real and can it be of value?  A study being performed at the University of California, Davis is looked at in detail and both believers and non-believers weigh in on the subject.

Learning ESP

In this episode we investigate the possibility that items stolen by the Nazi's during World War II worth billions of dollars lie hidden somewhere, still waiting to be found.  Documentation of the well known theft of treasures from around Europe to be used in Hitler's new capital that would be in Linz, Austria is presented.  To this end, thousands of art works, paintings, statues, etc. as well as gold and currency were taken and hidden by the Nazis during the war.  Some of these items have been discovered.  Many remain missing.  Discussed are where the items may be hidden, the impact this loss has on our culture, and the chances that some of it will ever be recovered.

Nazi Plunder

This episode investigates the life and mysterious death of Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous women aviators who disappeared while trying to become the first woman to fly around the world.  After compiling records as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, the first woman to fly across the United States, and from Hawaii to California, she set her sights on a trip around the world.  Tragically, she disappeared, along with her navigator, Fred Noonan, on one of the last legs of her flight, in the South Pacific, somewhere near her destination of Howland Island.  Or did she?  Theories abound that she was really a spy for the U.S. and was on a spy mission of Japanese bases and the build up leading to World War II.  Others say she was just as she appeared, a woman aviator trying to be the first woman to fly around the world, and died in the effort.  Others claim there is evidence that she was captured and killed by the Japanese as a spy.

Amelia Earhart

In this episode we investigate Dracula, the fictional character from Bram Stoker's novel.  But was there a real Dracula?  Was this character based on a real person?  The life of Vlad "The Impaler", the Romanian Count who lived in the Transylvania's during the 18th century must have surely been the model for Bram Stoker's Count Dracula. The Order of Dracul, the meaning of the word Dracula is included, as well as the presence today of the ruins of Vlad's castle.  Local legends and historical evidence is reviewed.

Dracula

This episodes explores the mystery of the Moai of Easter Island (Rapa Nui), who might have build these giant statues and even more mysteriously, why were some of them mutilated and destroyed.  Easter Island, first discovered by Dutch travelers on Easter Sunday, 1722, took it's name from this event.  However, not the Dutch nor anyone since has been able to determine who or why these giant statues were mutilated and/or destroyed.  Many have been found partially hued out of the rock, still lying there, half finished.  Archeologists give their views on how and why this destruction took place and what caused it.

The Easter Island Massacre

This episode studies specters and a parapsychologist's theory that they are troubled earthbound souls in need of help.

Ghosts

A visit to a soul research institute for firsthand accounts of people who claim they have died and come back to life.

Life After Death (aka Near Death Experiences)

A hunt for the leviathan which has so far eluded all expeditions to prove that it truly exists.

The Loch Ness Monster

An evaluation of reports by people who have seen "saucers", and the growing body of evidence that America is regularly being visited by UFOs.

UFOs

Experience an actual voodoo rite, and meet a priest dedicated to disarming its effects.

Voodoo

Camera crews accompany a Peruvian excavation party in quest of a great Inca city believed lost for 300 years.

Inca Treasures

The mysteries of Stonehenge, a circular arrangement of prehistoric megaliths and lintels in southwestern England are investigated.

The Magic of Stonehenge

The Lost Dutchman Mine: An investigation into why hundreds of gold hunters have died searching for a lost treasure ever since a German prospector wandered out of Arizona's Superstition Mountains in the 1860s. Is there really cursed gold hidden there, as Apache lore suggests?

The Lost Dutchman Mine (aka Mother Lode)

An account of the exploits of the individual known as St. Germain. His origin and abilities are the stuff of legend and shrouded in mystery. Some even believe he has continued to appear at key moments in history and is still alive today.

The Man Who Would Not Die

Fire walking has existed for thousands of years throughout the globe. How is it possible that those who engage in this practice remain unharmed and what role does faith play in keeping fire walkers from sustaining injury?

Firewalkers

Examines the culture and life of the Mayan people and provides some thoughts on what might have happened to them to cause them to abandon their highly advanced society in Central America and possibilities on where they went.

Mayan Mysteries

The subject of astrology is discussed with Syndey Omarr who's annual books on the subject were very popular in the 1970s. Also the possiblility that the three wise men in the Bible were atsrologists.

Astrology

An examination of the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea in 1961. Many different theories are explored for his disappearance including drowning, shark attack, cannibalism or even the possibility that Michael did not die.

Michael Rockefeller

Incredibly violent storms, hurricanes are capable of causing immense damage to life and property. Scientific advancements have helped track hurricanes, yet due to their mercurial nature forecasting these storms remains challenging.

Hurricanes

Does a mysterious sea monster known as Ogopogo inhabit Okanagan Lake? Historical accounts from First Nations peoples as well as more recent eyewitnesses claim the beast exists, despite a lack of scientific evidence or definitive sighting.

The Ogopogo Monster

Examines the pyramids of Egypt and how they were possibly built as well as what purpose they could have served.

Pyramid Secrets

In 1945, a Bedouin shepherd boy discovered writings which are over 2,000 years old, and the program looks at these scrolls and the effect they have had on organized religion.

Dead Sea Scrolls

Examines the possibility of reincarnation through various ways of exploring one's past lives. The recreations are quite good in this episode. It also suggests that reincarnation is possibly the soul searching for the perfect balance of karma.

Reincarnation

An in-depth look at the awesome power, ferocity, and intelligence of sharks as well as the legend of Dakuwaqa, the mythical shark-god of Fiji to whom aboriginal Fijians prayed and offered sacrifices so as to be spared from danger at sea.

The Shark Worshippers

Did Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov survive the murder of her Royal Russian family by the Soviet Union and escape to the West?

Anastasia

A philosophical look at the essence of life at its molecular level in addition to a survey of scientific and technological advances, such as genetic recombination of DNA, that bring-about both great promise as well as ethical concerns.

The Secrets of Life

A look at the effects of aging and modern scientific approaches to reversing old age and death.

Immortality

Does a monster exist in the Honey Island swamp which lies only an hour away from New Orleans? Several witnesses provide testimony that it does.

The Swamp Monster

"In Search of..." investigates the possible uses of hypnosis from recovering lost memories to faster learning. These hypnotic methods are used in modern surgery and police investigations.

Hypnosis

Was Homer's account of the Trojan War in "The Illiad" based-upon historical fact? Heinrich Schliemann, a self-made millionaire and amateur archaeologist, unearthed Troy and its treasures in 1873, thereby confirming Homer's classic tale.

Troy

An examination of alternative forms of health care, specifically the link between culture and the outcome of curatives upon healing. Various non-traditional practices are demonstrated, each of which proves as effective as modern medicine.

Witch Doctors

Probe into one of the world's most haunted places.

Haunted Castles

Examines the possibility that Butch Cassidy was not killed in Bolivia along with the Sundance Kid, but actually lived a full life and died peacefully in 1937.

Butch Cassidy

The amazing strength and industriousness of ants is profiled, in particular that of fire ants. Builders of massive formicaries and possessed of a painful, fatal bite, fire ants have become a major threat to crops as well as other species.

Deadly Ants

An inquiry into whether the dramatic weather changes in America's northern states mean that a new ice age is approaching.

The Coming Ice Age

Using the Old Testament as a road map, researchers attempt to trace the possible site of the original Garden to India, China, and an island off the coast of Saudi Arabia.

The Garden of Eden

An examination of claims made by a family in Utah, a man in Wyoming on a hunting excursion, etc. of being abducted (kidnapped) and held captive on UFOs: A close encounter of the fourth kind.

UFO Captives

Scientists at the National Severe Storms Laboratory work to detect and mitigate the impact of tornadoes, which are the most ferocious storms of all, often striking with little warning and inflicting massive amounts of damage.

Tornadoes

A review of the benefits and concerns of producing genetically identical individuals artificially.

Cloning

The ancient art of dowsing is reviewed, specifically the accuracy and reliability of water dowsers. Do they possess a psychic ability to detect water or can successful dowsing be learned? Further, can science prove or disprove dowsing?

Water Seekers (aka Dowsing)

An investigative report on the unsolved mystery of London's notorious serial killer. The episode reveals the killer's connection with contemporary media and the possible involvement with the Masons. Various identities are suggested as being that of the killer, including a duke who was second in line to the British throne.

Jack the Ripper

Scientists have frozen and successfully revived animals in laboratory settings. In addition, some human beings have opted to be frozen at death in hopes of being revived at a future time. Can cryogenics permit humans to live forever?

Cryogenics

The Tunguska event of 1908 was eerily similar to the Trinity nuclear test in 1945. How could a nuclear-like blast have occurred prior to the atomic age? Was a comet or asteroid the cause? Or was extraterrestrial technology responsible?

Siberian Fireball

An examination of strange disappearances of ships and planes in an area of the Great Lakes that is considered to be more dangerous than the fabled Bermuda Triangle.

The Great Lakes Triangle

Examines various "monster hunters" including Peter Byrne and Tim Dinsdale as well as the "Bay Area Group". Subjects such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster are covered.

Monster Hunters (aka Sasquatch)

Explores the possibility that modern pirates involved in drug smuggling may be a factor in the disappearances of luxury yachts in the Bermuda Triangle off Florida.  Scenes are dramatized involving the takeover of ships by pirates.

Bermuda Triangle Pirates

Many pre-Columbian cultures possessed a sophisticated understanding of the heavens. Did they share this knowledge, even across great distances? Similar insights of the Cahokia, Ancestral Puebloans, and Mayans appears to confirm they did.

Indian Astronomers (aka Mayan Legacy)

An examination of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes, and how the author emulated his fictional detective in many respects.

Sherlock Holmes

What happened to the Vikings, led initially by Erik the Red, who had settled in Greenland? Did they perish due to some unforeseen calamity? Or did they relocate to Newfoundland, thus becoming the first European settlers in the New World?

Lost Vikings

"In Search of ..." explores the mysteries of dreams and nightmares: why we have them and what they do for us.

Dreams and Nightmares

Do animals, including humans, possess extrasensory perception? If so, are we humans and our companion animals able to communicate on a deeper level? Further, do humans have the ability to converse telepathically with companion animals?

Animal ESP

Was a secret treasure buried on Oak Island off the coast of Nova Scotia? This episode examines the possibilities that it was and also covers some of the searches for it.

The Money Pit Mystery (aka Captain Kidd)

Various individuals with psychic abilities are given a map of the ocean floor and asked to identify areas that may contain long-forgotten shipwrecks and perhaps even treasure. A submarine travels to the selected spots to gauge the results.

Psychic Sea Hunt

The hunt for the fugitive sadistic Nazi doctor and his most famous pursuer, Simon Wiesenthal.

The Angel of Death (aka Joseph Mengele)

This episode looks into the scientific methods used to prove the Flood as described in The Bible.

Noah's Flood

Does the possession of diamonds carry an inherent curse? In particular, how has the Hope Diamond, as well as other significant diamonds, affected its possessors?

The Diamond Curse

California psychics visit two purportedly haunted properties and attempt, with mixed results, to contact and exorcise ghosts located within the structures.

Ghostly Stakeout

A survey of the brain, its mysteries and potential, and how it may be trained to overcome cerebral birth defects as well as move beyond its current, limited usage.

Brain Power

Scientists look into the theory that the remains of these wicked cities are on the very site of a crater now filled by the Dead Sea.

Sodom & Gomorrah

The brief life and reign of Tutankhamen were mostly unremarkable, yet upon his death he was entombed with a collection of astonishing riches and his decision to restore Egypt's ancient religion may have galvanized monotheistic practice.

King Tut

Tidal waves are responsible for an enormous loss of life and property, yet often not considered as threatening as other natural disasters. Past tidal wave effects as well as future efforts to counteract potential damage is presented.

Tidal Waves

A profile of the notorious international terrorist, Ilich Ramírez Sánchez aka Carlos.

Carlos, the Most Wanted Man in the World

An examination of the house in Amityville, Long Island, New York that is supposedly haunted.

The Amityville Horror

An overview of the prevalence of UFO sightings in the Southern Hemisphere with an in-depth look at an Australian pilot who described his abduction while in contact with air traffic controllers.

UFO Australia

Sharks are a source of great curiosity and concern and among the sharks the most feared is the Great White. Expert testimony and reenactments demonstrate examples of the awesome power, adaptability, and immense danger of the Great White.

Immortal Sharks

A look at new evidence which offers an intriguing theory about where the colonists of the ill-fated Roanoke colony went.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke

This segment examines the authenticity of the Shroud of Turin, which many believe is the actual burial cloth of Christ and that it bears His image.

The Shroud of Turin

In Mexico and Guatemala stand great temples and pyramids built long ago by the Aztecs and Mayans, two extremely advanced civilizations. Despite their many breakthroughs much of these cultures and their practices remain shrouded in mystery.

Mexican Pyramids

An examination of the Yeti, the legendary ape-like creature supposedly inhabiting the Himalayan mountains.

The Abominable Snowman

Pompeii: The great Roman city was a wealthy resort and mecca for fun-lovers before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Were early Christians among the Roman revelers?

Pompeii

Follows the incredible hijacking commited by D.B. Cooper, who parachuted out of an airplane with the ransom money and was never seen again.  It offers some evidence about Cooper's possible fate.

D.B. Cooper

A look at Mt. Sinai, where Moses was supposed to have received the Ten Commandments from God.

The Ten Commandments (aka Mount Sinai)

The Dogon people of west Africa possess ancient, sophisticated knowledge of the Universe, in particular of the star Sirius B, which remained unknown to scientists until 1862. How did the Dogon gain their advanced awareness of the heavens?

The Dark Star (aka The Dogons)

The San Andreas Fault traverses the majority of California. Based upon historical and scientific data, is it possible to predict future earthquakes along the fault line as well as mitigate potential damage and loss of lives?

The San Andreas Fault

At the time, there were over $20 billion unclaimed in USA banks from those who died intestate. This show focuses on a stock certificate in a San Francisco vault of Wells Fargo Bank worth $3.2 million.

The Missing Heir

An examination of the legendary, but troubled, painter Vincent Van Gogh - was he really mentally ill?

Vincent Van Gogh

Several alleged historical cases are examined of children who became lost and were raised in the wild by animals.

Wild Children

An examination of the notorious sailing ship that was discovered mysteriously abandoned at sea with the crew and passengers vanished without a trace.

The Ghost Ship (aka Mary Celeste)

"In Search of ..." examines evidence that life on earth began when extraterrestrials brought it here.

Earth Visitors

"In Search of..." investigates to determine whether the legendary holy man's remains are in Europe or Egypt.

John the Baptist

In this episode, In Search Of investigates the possibility of predictions of airplane disasters. Did an ordinary citizen predict the 1979 crash of American Airlines Flight 191 in Chicago? Did another citizen foresee the 1978 collision between a Pacific Southwest Airlines 727 and a small plane? Can such predictions be used to prevent other diasters?

Air Disaster Prediction

A look at the various theories behind the origin of the Bimini Wall as well as other natural features of the district, focusing-upon the much-discussed connection to the lost city of Atlantis.

The Bimini Wall

An examination of the mysterious disappearance of the big band leader.

Glenn Miller

Is it possible to determine if we've lived past lives? Several cases of suspected reincarnation are considered and the practice of regression therapy, the process of revisiting past lives to help solve current dilemmas, is demonstrated.

Past Lives

An investigation into UFO sightings with an emphasis on the 1947 Roswell, New Mexico sightings, Project Blue Book, and Hangar 18 at Wright-Patterson AFB.

UFO Coverups

Unorthodox means of healing are considered, from charismatic Christian faith healers to electric magnetism to meditative techniques. Advocates and skeptics are interviewed.

Faith Healing

New information on President Kennedy's assassination, including a police tape revealing a fourth shot, expert handwriting analysis on Oswald's diary, and a possible Oswald lookalike as a stealth assassin.

Lee Harvey Oswald

A look at thrill-seeking daredevils from Harry Houdini through "pickup pilot" Chuck Strange. A peek into the stuntman-training school of Hollywood veteran Kim Kahana.

The Best Seasons of In Search of...

The Best Seasons of In Search of...

Season 4

Season 5

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Season 3

Season 2

Season 1

Season 7