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Play S1 E1Supernatural Science is a BBC Television documentary series that explores supernatural phenomena to determine whether or not there is a scientific explanation.
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Season 1
17 episodes
- 1. Buried AliveHaitian legends about zombies – the living dead – have inspired countless horror movies. But scientists are still trying to determine whether there is any factual basis to these tales of black magic.CC50minFeb 8, 1999
- 2. The Bermuda TriangleScores of aircraft, ships and small boats have gone missing in the area of the Atlantic Ocean known as the Bermuda Triangle. Theories of all kinds have been proposed to explain the mysterious happenings in these waters.CC50minFeb 9, 1999
- 3. AtlantisPlato once theorized that a great civilization flourished thousands of years before ancient Greece, only to vanish beneath the sea after a series of cataclysmic earthquakes. Ever since, people have been trying to pinpoint the site of this lost continent: Atlantis.CC50minFeb 10, 1999
- 4. Between Life and DeathThousands of people claim to have had near-death experiences. Do these experiences offer proof for the existence of an afterlife? Or do they tell us something about the human brain’s response to extreme stress?CC50minFeb 11, 1999
- 5. ESPFor decades, parapsychologists and skeptics have waged a furious debate over the existence of extra-sensory perception. In this program, leading researchers from both camps put ESP claims to the test.CC50minFeb 12, 1999
- 6. Open to SuggestionThe power of suggestion can be used to assist medical treatment, or to indoctrinate cult victims. This program examines the consequences of using – and abusing – this little-understood power.CC50minFeb 15, 1999
- 7. Miracles of Faith – Or Creations of Chemistry?Madonnas that weep blood. Statues of Ganesh that drink milk. To believers, these are miracles. But researchers have often found more mundane explanations. This program investigates some of the world’s most famous miraculous phenomena – including the legendary Shroud of Turin.CC50minFeb 16, 1999
- 8. Lake MonstersScotland’s Loch Ness Monster has eluded searchers for decades. Other reports of “sea serpents” have come from lakes in Norway and the U.S. Do Jurassic beasts haunt these waters? Or have witnesses been fooled by optical illusions and hoaxes?CC50minFeb 17, 1999
- 9. Spontaneous Human CombustionCan the human body just burst into flame? Bizarre deaths caused by spontaneous human combustion have been reported for more than a century. Recently, forensic scientists have begun to develop a compelling explanation for this phenomenon.CC50minFeb 18, 1999
- 10. Electric HandsDowsing is one of the oldest sciences, used to locate everything from freshwater springs to missing persons. It is also part of the panoply of alternative therapies. Medical dowsers move their hands over patients to diagnose and even heal illnesses. Many doctors ridicule the practice. But there are those who believe “therapeutic touch” has real benefits.CC50minFeb 19, 1999
- 11. Secrets of LevitationOver the centuries, Indian gurus, Christian saints, psychics and others have been reputed to possess the ability to levitate. Science has now shown that levitation is possible through technological means. Could an ancient myth become reality?CC50minFeb 20, 1999
- 12. Previous LivesChannelers and mediums claim the ability to communicate with the dead. Scientists remain skeptical. But some researchers have come across a baffling phenomenon: young children with extraordinary knowledge of people who died before they were even born.CC50minFeb 21, 1999
- 13. Physical FeatsThe body is capable of incredible feats, some of which defy explanation. How, for example, can Tibetan monks sleep outdoors in freezing temperatures? This program reveals what these feats tell us about the real limits of human anatomy and psychology.CC50minMar 7, 1999
- 14. Extraterrestrial LifeAre we alone in the universe? While some researchers work to shed light on the reality behind tales of alien abduction, others carry on the search for life on other worlds. Where will we find it? And what will it look like?CC50min
- 15. Monumental MysteriesWho really built the Sphinx? Were the Old Testament heroes David and Solomon real people, or just mythical figures? This program examines controversial new ideas that are challenging basic beliefs about Biblical history and the ancient world.CC50min
- 16. King ArthurWas King Arthur a myth, or a genuine historical figure? This program draws on archaeology and literary analysis to uncover the truth behind one of England’s most legendary heroes.CC50min
- 17. Animal TelepathyThe success of the famous “horse whisperer” Monty Roberts is well documented. But what is really going on? This program investigates the nature of the extraordinary communications link between humans and animals, and puts the claims of so-called “animal psychics” to the test.CC50min
Supernatural Science
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Supernatural Science is a BBC Television documentary series that explores supernatural phenomena to determine whether or not there is a scientific explanation.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert Eagle, Caroline van den Brul
- Studio
- BBC
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Audio languages
English
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