In Search of... : Season 1

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

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

In this episode we investigate the mysterious markings on the plains of Nazca in Peru. What are these mysterious markings and who made them and why? Were they an ancient landing field for aliens? The signs and symbols of various birds and insects are only discernibly from the air. How then could the ancient Nazca's 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 othe

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

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 Cryptozoologist 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 may centuries and sightings have been reported continuously since before the white man came to this region of America and they continue today

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

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

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 was the events that happened merely a strange mix of ancient mold and coincidence

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

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 th

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.

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

This episode explores Extra-Sensory Perception or ESP. Does ESP exist and can if be taught and learned? It is 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 scientist 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 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 know 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 Nazi's during the war. Some of these items have been

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 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 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 evi

This episodes explores the mystery of the Moi of Easter Island, 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, 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 finish

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