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Phuket Vegetarian Festival |
| Every year on Phuket, an island off the
southern tip of Thailand, occurs a strange and unusual event known as the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Come witness devoted priests who walk across fiery hot coals, pierce their bodies with metal spikes and throw themselves upon piles of thorny branches in order to show their power over pain, in a bizarre attempt to achieve enlightenment. |
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Crystal Skulls |
| These replicas of human skulls are
unexplainably carved out of crystal, dating to times before modern equipment. Even with today's elaborate laser equipment, it would be very difficult to manufacture such a precise crystal carving. But, most importantly, it is the strange psychic phenomena that has been recorded in the presence on an actual Crystal Skull. Meet psychic investigators and a caretaker of a vast collection of ancient crystal skulls. |
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Sedona's Vortexes |
| Sedona, Arizona, is thought to be a
modern day Mecca for new age
philosophies. Home to many UFO sightings, Sedona is also referred to as a power spot, and has a unique series of vortexes. These vortexes are energy spots where scientists have actually measured an increase in magnetic energy fields. We'll explore these strange vortexes which have been used for centuries by Native Americans for special ceremonies and to create medicine wheels. We'll also talk with some locals who have had strange and mystical experiences. |
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Bizarre Artist: Dr. Every |
| We have all heard the saying one man's
trash is another man's treasure. Come with us now, as we visit bizarre artist Tom Every, a.k.a. Dr. Evermore, who not only makes beautiful art out of society's garbage, but believes that this debris will help him to reach the outer-most reaches of the universe. |
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Voodoo |
| Investigate the facts, and separate
from fiction the true story of Voodoo. See how Voodoo is more than just zombies and doll fetishes. Embedded in Haitian culture, Voodoo is a societal pillar in religion, politics, and every day community affairs. In New Orleans, it is practiced with intense devotion, and colorful ceremony. |
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