Pyramids are always associated with Ancient Egypt, but are found worldwide and have iconic status. The team pays special attention to an enigmatic hill complex in Bosnia which is claimed to be hiding enormous Pyramid-shaped constructions.
As the Nazi war machine tore through Europe, they plundered museums in search of holy relics that would grant them untold power and prestige; experts investigate how close Hitler was to discovering the Holy Grail and its promise of eternal life.
The historians tell us that the Nazis were obsessed with Black Magic and witchcraft, and experts consider the possibility that Hitler contributed to his own demise due to the influence of the occult in many of his military decisions.
Fifty miles of information secreted away in Vatican vaults is discussed with highlights covering the Vatican observatory, mafia banking connections, the death of Pope John Paul I, and rumored murders and Nation associations.
In 1692 the small U.S. town of Salem was gripped by mass hysteria involving witchcraft. 20 innocent men and women were executed, but were later pardoned. Today the town celebrates their lives.
Mary Magdalene played a pivotal role in early Christianity and witnessed the execution and resurrection of Jesus Christ; experts investigate the truth behind her mysterious disappearance and embark on a quest to locate her undiscovered remains.
Jamie examines the life and work of Nikola Tesla a man who many claim was a scientific genius. Was Tesla's research into alternative energy sources the victim of a conspiracy between the scientific establishment and governments?
Jamie investigates what Hitler intended to do with the priceless works of art stolen by the Nazi's from across Europe and what lay behind the Fuhrer's obsession with religious artefacts.
Jamie Theakston investigates the Dead Sea Scrolls visiting the caves where they were discovered to find out who wrote them and why they were hidden away.
The Turin Shroud is said to bear the image of the body of Christ, and is an iconic religious relic. The scholars' view, however, is that its authenticity simply cannot be proved. The team weigh up the various arguments.