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Oklahoma is described as the reddest state in the country, where a group of ministers challenges fundamentalist Christian doctrine and advocates for a Gospel of Inclusion.
Opus Dei, founded in 1928 by Jose Maria Escrivá, has 90,000 members worldwide and operates under a strict vow of secrecy that discourages dissent.
Derren Brown and Uri Geller explore the existence of paranormal phenomena, including demonic possession, through experiments like séances and talking board rituals.
Millions of letters from German Catholics urged Pope Pius XI to take a clear stand against the rise of Nazism during the 1930s.
Legendary creatures like the Behemoth and Leviathan from biblical texts are explored for their historical significance and impact on modern culture.
Ayahuasca, originating in the Amazonian Forest, is examined through scientific, religious, and anthropological lenses, highlighting its integration into modern society and the Santo Daime religion.
Debates surrounding the nativity story are examined, focusing on the birthplace of Jesus, the significance of December, and the identities of the wise men.
The search for the lost tribes of Israel, remnants of the twelve tribes mentioned in the Bible, explores their historical significance and survival after the Assyrian conquest.
Fernand Yodé, a self-proclaimed prophet in Gabon, collects €3,000 from his followers during a ritual to expel a water demon from a woman.
Modern pagan witchcraft, or Wicca, is a rapidly growing religion in Britain, where practitioners worship the Goddess of Nature and engage in spellcasting.
Hinduism has its origins in the Indus Valley about 1500 years before the birth of Christ, influenced by the cultural synthesis of nomadic Aryans and indigenous peoples.
Family Radio, founded in 1958, predicted that Judgment Day would occur on May 21, leading many to believe in an impending apocalypse.
The Temple of Seti I at Abydos showcases exquisite reliefs and the significant Abydos King List, highlighting ancient Egyptian religion and kingship.
Benares in North-East India is a holy city where Hindus conduct sacred funeral processions.
Nostradamus predicted the emergence of three antichrists, and experts analyze the connections between his prophecies and contemporary events in this episode.
Ghosts and the afterlife are examined through a scientific lens, questioning humanity's belief in spirits and the possibility of their return to Earth.
Irish monk Columbanus established over one hundred centers of scholarship across Europe in the sixth century, influencing education and leadership during a time of crisis.
Scientology faces scrutiny as investigations into the suspicious deaths of its members reveal incomplete police work and unsettling circumstances.
Pastor Steven Anderson and the New IFB movement face serious allegations of manipulation, control, and abuse as his children and former insiders share their experiences.
In Topeka, Kansas, Louis Theroux examines the Westboro Baptist Church's internal struggles and evolving dynamics following the death of founder Fred Phelps.
A crowd of thousands gathers at the Hamish monastery for the Naropa festival, which occurs only once every 12 years to honor the teachings of Naropa.
Notorious women in the Bible, including Eve, Delilah, Bathsheba, Jezebel, and Esther, are examined for their roles and impact within a patriarchal society.
A meeting of leading scientists and scholars challenges the traditional views of evolution and creationism in the ongoing debate about life's origins.
Occult practices are examined alongside the contributions of historical figures like Isaac Newton, Galileo, Carl Jung, and Albert Einstein in relation to modern scientific discoveries.
A family of Dukha reindeer nomads in Northern Mongolia maintains a sacred bond with their ancestors and the forest, guided by a 96-year-old shaman.
Five young individuals from the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community confront the challenges of leaving their closed society to pursue personal freedom and autonomy.
This special takes another look at ancient texts banned from the Bible and their implications.
In New York, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, comprising 200,000 members, adheres to strict religious practices while facing tensions with suburban residents.
Based on secret documents from European archives, the Catholic Church's 500-year effort to maintain its dominance as the sole Christian religion is examined.
An Orthodox Mennonite colony in Pampa de los Guanakos, Argentina, has over 170 families who live without running water or electricity.
Pastor Rich Vera, known for his healing abilities and political prophecies, faces the challenge of uniting a divided nation amid a pandemic and election turmoil.
Rael, the leader of the Raelian movement, claims to have nearly 100,000 followers who believe humans were created from alien DNA.
In South Dakota, Jeff Alldredge navigates life with his two wives, Vanessa and Sharis, while considering the addition of a third wife to their polygamous family.
Christian communities in the Middle East face severe persecution from ISIS and other extremists, threatening their existence in the region where Christianity began.
Over 2,000 years ago, the shivalinga first appeared, with some theorists suggesting it symbolizes atomic energy rather than a phallic representation.
In less than a century after Christ's birth, John the Apostle's vision of Satan's final war against God is examined alongside various prophecies and their modern correlations.
A sacred alliance between the Dukha reindeer nomads of Northern Mongolia and their reindeer is maintained through ancestral songs and deep respect for nature.
Tens of thousands travel yearly to Jerusalem to visit where Jesus walked and preached.
Codex Sinaiticus, the oldest known Bible manuscript, sparked a significant 19th-century debate between biblical scholars and skeptics regarding its authenticity.
Lakshmi, a 2-year-old girl in India born with four arms and four legs, faces a life-altering decision as her community views her as a living goddess.
The history of the Bible reveals the struggles of figures like John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, and William Tyndale against the Inquisition and the Counter Reformation.
A two-ton stone sarcophagus was uncovered beneath the Protestant Church of St. John, possibly belonging to a medieval bishop from the year 1021.
Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" raises questions about historical claims regarding a secret bloodline linked to Jesus and the interpretations of Leonardo da Vinci's art.
This Ancient Aliens compilation connects alien theories with biblical events and interpretations.
Archaeologists found bones that may belong to the founder of a 6th-century chapel on the Isle of Mull, revealing a lost community from over 1,500 years ago.
Shaman Steve's Ayahuasca church in Kentucky offers a legal avenue for healing, as a woman seeks to overcome trauma inflicted by her father.
Ganden Monastery, built in 1409, once housed as many as 7,000 monks but now has a community of about 400 under close scrutiny.
At the end of the 11th century, the First Crusade marked a chaotic confrontation of warlords and princes as West Roman Christianity sought to reclaim the Holy Land from Islamic rule.
