Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid Season 2, Episode 1: Heaven and Hell

Sacred Strongholds

There are some strongholds built to protect the sacred; there are others used for more sinister purposes; uncovering the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most imposing structures.

40 min

An Eye for an Eye

From the strict, brutal codes of Hammurabi and the Samurai to the secretly malevolent evil eye and Voodoo dolls, history is full of stories of acts of violence.

41 min

Beasts Unleashed

Legendary beasts are believed to roam the earth and the seas, terrorizing, killing, and even possessing humans.

41 min

Hidden Codes

For centuries, secret codes have been embedded in sacred texts, ancient paintings, and even etched into the earth itself. Were they left as clues, warnings or something far more profound?

41 min

Legendary Weapons

From the legendary blades of ancient kings to a divine arsenal said to annihilate monsters, history is filled with tales of iconic sacred weapons.

41 min

Of Biblical Proportions

For thousands of years, human ingenuity has shaped awe-inspiring structures as testaments to faith. From a grand basilica in Vatican City and towering monuments of ancient Egypt to a legendary Biblical tower and a lost city in the clouds of Peru, we uncover their construction, purpose, and the enduring mysteries they hold

41 min

Wrath of Gods

For millennia, plagues, curses, droughts, and the violent destruction of cities have been blamed on the wrath of angry gods. But were these divine punishments mere myth, or is there proof they are based on real events?

41 min

Sacred Send-Offs

From the burials of biblical heroes, to an Egyptian guide to the afterlife, to prehistoric mummification and fiery funerals, we delve into the surprising origins and evolution of these sacred customs.

41 min

Lost Sights

41 min

Most Powerful

41 min