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Decoding the Past
Decoding the Past
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Decoding the Past

2005
~1h / ep
4 seasons
80 episodes
DocumentaryNews

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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HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel
HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel
HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel
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Cast

Graham Hancock

J

Jerry B. Jenkins

T

Ted Haggard

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Godfathers

    18-07-20051h

    La Cosa Nostra exploits major cycles and crises throughout history.

  • Ep 2

    2.Beyond 'The Da Vinci Code'

    25-07-20051h

    Author Dan Brown puts forth astonishing hypotheses in his novel that tries to link a mystery to the life of Jesus.

  • Ep 3

    3.Nostradamus: 500 Years Later

    01-08-20051h

    Nostradamus lives in an age of superstition and magic and believes that he can foretell the future.

  • Ep 4

    4.Nostradamus: 500 Years Later

    30-08-20051h

    Nostradamus lives in an age of superstition and magic and believes that he can foretell the future.

  • Ep 5

    5.Countdown to Armageddon

    22-08-20051h

    Potential catastrophes threaten to wipe out life on Earth.

  • Ep 6

    6.Countdown to Armageddon

    29-08-20051h

    Potential catastrophes threaten to wipe out life on Earth.

  • Ep 7

    7.The Shroud of Turin

    05-09-20051h

    A ghostly image appears on a burial cloth.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Bible Code: Predicting Armageddon

    12-09-20051h

    Using the Bible to predict events.

  • The Bible Code II: Apocalypse and Beyond

    9.The Bible Code II: Apocalypse and Beyond

    19-09-20051h

    Some look for cryptograms in the Bible outlining the past and future.

  • Ep 10

    10.Resurrection

    26-09-20051h

    Jesus' return from death.

  • Ep 11

    11.Apocalypse

    03-10-20051h

    The Book of Revelation has many prophecies and symbolism.

  • Ep 12

    12.Secret Societies

    03-10-20051h

    Clandestine organizations of the past and present.

  • Nazi Prophecies

    13.Nazi Prophecies

    10-10-20051h

    Biblical prophecies and Nazi Germany.

  • Ep 14

    14.Presidential Prophecies

    24-10-20051h

    Some presidents use psychics and experience visions.

  • Ep 15

    15.The Search for John the Baptist

    28-10-20051h

    John the Baptist has great meaning in Christianity.

  • Ep 16

    16.Rommel: The Doubter

    30-10-20051h

    Hitler recalls Erwin Rommel while the general is pursuing the British.

  • Ep 17

    17.The Templar Code: The Crusade for Secrecy

    07-11-20051h

    The origins of the Templar; actor Edward Herrmann narrates.

  • Ep 18

    18.The Templar Code Part II: The Quest for Templar Treasure

    14-11-20051h

    The treasure of the Templar populates blockbuster movie and book plots seven centuries after their demise; actor Edward Herrmann narrates.

  • Ep 19

    19.Cults

    21-11-20051h

    The Greek cult of Dionysus, early Christians, the Church of Satan and the People's Temple.

  • The Other Nostradamus

    20.The Other Nostradamus

    28-11-20051h

    Edgar Cayce predicts World War II, the deaths of U.S. presidents and the Great Depression.

  • Ep 21

    21.The Holy Grail

    03-12-20051h

    Adventurers seek the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

  • Ep 22

    22.Visions of Mary

    03-12-20051h

    Thousands of believers across the world report experiencing Marian apparitions.

  • Ep 23

    23.The Oracle of Delphi: Secrets Revealed

    03-12-20051h

    Ancient Greeks believed that the Oracle of Delphi spoke on behalf of the gods.

  • Ep 24

    24.Judas: Traitor or Friend?

    03-12-20051h

    Judas' childhood, his relationship with Jesus, and a monumental decision characterize him forever.

  • Ep 25

    25.Biblical Disasters

    04-12-20051h

    Global flooding, fiery destruction, plagues, earthquakes, epidemics and famine.

  • Ep 26

    26.Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

    08-12-20051h

    Researchers use current scientific knowledge and investigative techniques to study the riddle of the Bermuda Triangle.

  • Ep 27

    27.The Search for Noah's Ark

    12-12-20051h

    Explorers search Mount Ararat and other targeted sites for the resting place of Noah's Ark.

  • Ep 28

    28.Prophecies of Israel

    12-12-20051h

    Prophecies found in the Tanakh correlate with the birth, death, resurrection and possible future of Israel.

  • Ep 29

    29.Relics of the Passion

    19-12-20051h

    Sacred objects belonging to Jesus may be scattered around the globe.

  • Ep 30

    30.Unraveling the Shroud

    19-12-20051h

    Scientists test the Shroud of Turin.

  • Ep 31

    31.Prophecies of Iraq

    28-12-20051h

    Prophets predict the destruction of ancient Babylon.

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