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200560 minPGdocumentary

Decoding the Past

200560 minPGdocumentary

A History Channel series investigates unusual historical writings that may provide insights into future events.

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A History Channel series investigates unusual historical writings that may provide insights into future events.

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Bill Brummeldirector

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Decoding the Past is a History Channel paranormal television series that "decodes" the past by looking for unusual, and mysterious things written about throughout history that may give clues as to what will happen in the future.

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