In Search of...

^{(1976 – 1982)}

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30m

Documentary, Mystery, Science Fiction

September 1st, 1976

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The Coming Ice Age

May 5th, 1978

An inquiry into whether the dramatic weather changes in America's northern states mean that a new ice age is approaching.

The amazing strength and industriousness of ants is profiled, in particular that of fire ants. Builders of massive formicaries and possessed of a painful, fatal bite, fire ants have become a major threat to crops as well as other species.

Butch Cassidy

May 1st, 1978

As leader of The Wild Bunch, Butch Cassidy was among the most notorious outlaws in American history. Reportedly killed in a shootout in Bolivia in 1908, evidence is presented that Butch survived and died of natural causes in the 1930s.

Haunted Castles

April 27th, 1978

A look at stories surrounding some of the world's most haunted places.

The Garden of Eden

April 15th, 1978

It has been claimed that the Garden of Eden was located near the coast of Saudi Arabia, in what is now Iran. The program looks at efforts to locate the Garden of Eden.

Witch Doctors

March 18th, 1978

An examination of alternative forms of health care, specifically the link between culture and the outcome of curatives upon healing. Various non-traditional practices are demonstrated, each of which proves as effective as modern medicine.

Troy

March 11th, 1978

Was Homer's account of the Trojan War in "The Illiad" based-upon historical fact? Heinrich Schliemann, a self-made millionaire and amateur archaeologist, unearthed Troy and its treasures in 1873, thereby confirming Homer's classic tale.

Hypnosis

March 9th, 1978

In Search of investigates the possible Uses of Hypnosis from recovering lost memories to faster learning

The Swamp Monster

March 4th, 1978

Does a monster exist in the Honey Island swamp which lies only an hour away from New Orleans? Several witnesses provide testimony that it does.

Immortality

February 27th, 1978

A look at the effects of aging and modern scientific approaches to reversing old age and death.

The Secrets of Life

February 25th, 1978

A philosophical look at the essence of life at its molecular level in addition to a survey of scientific and technological advances, such as genetic recombination of DNA, that bring-about both great promise as well as ethical concerns.

Anastasia

February 23rd, 1978

Did Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov survive the murder of her Royal Russian family by the Soviet Union and escape to the West?

The Shark Worshippers

February 18th, 1978

An in-depth look at the awesome power, ferocity, and intelligence of sharks as well as the legend of Dakuwaqa, the mythical shark-god of Fiji to whom aboriginal Fijians prayed and offered sacrifices so as to be spared from danger at sea.

Reincarnation

February 11th, 1978

Examines the possibility of reincarnation through various ways of exploring one's past lives. The recreations are quite good in this episode. It also suggests that reincarnation is possibly...

The Dead Sea Scrolls

February 9th, 1978

In 1945 a Bedouin shepherd boy discovered writings which are over 2,000 years old, and the program looks at these scrolls and the effect they have had on organized religion.

Pyramid Secrets

February 4th, 1978

Examines the pyramids of Egypt and how they were possibly built as well as what purpose they could have served.

The Ogopogo Monster

January 28th, 1978

Does a mysterious sea monster known as Ogopogo inhabit Okanagan Lake? Historical accounts from First Nations peoples as well as more recent eyewitnesses claim the beast exists, despite a lack of scientific evidence or definitive sighting.

Hurricanes

January 26th, 1978

Incredibly violent storms, hurricanes are capable of causing immense damage to life and property. Scientific advancements have helped track hurricanes, yet due to their mercurial nature forecasting these storms remains challenging.

Michael Rockefeller

January 21st, 1978

An examination of the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in New Guinea in 1961. Many different theories are explored for his disappearance including drowning, shark attack, cannibalism or even the possibility that Michael did not die.

Astrology

January 12th, 1978

The subject of astrology is discussed with Syndey Omarr who's annual books on the subject were very popular in the 1970s. Also the possiblility that the three wise men in the Bible were atsrologists.

Mayan Mysteries

January 7th, 1978

Examines the culture and life of the Mayan people and provides some thoughts on what might have happened to them to cause them to abandon their highly advanced society in Central America and possibilities on where they went.

Firewalkers

January 5th, 1978

Fire walking has existed for thousands of years throughout the globe. How is it possible that those who engage in this practice remain unharmed and what role does faith play in keeping fire walkers from sustaining injury?

The Man Who Would Not Die

December 31st, 1977

An account of the exploits of the individual known as St. Germain. His origin and abilities are the stuff of legend and shrouded in mystery. Some even believe he has continued to appear at key moments in history and is still alive today.

The Lost Dutchman Mine

December 24th, 1977

An examination into why hundreds of gold hunters died searching for lost treasure since a Dutch prospector wandered out of Arizona's Superstition Mountains in the 1860's. Is there really cursed gold there as Apache lore suggests?

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