Decoding the Past

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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.

Seasons

31 Episodes • Premiered 2005

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1. Godfathers

La Cosa Nostra exploits major cycles and crises throughout history.

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2. Beyond 'The Da Vinci Code'

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

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3. Nostradamus: 500 Years Later

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

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4. Nostradamus: 500 Years Later

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

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5. Countdown to Armageddon

Potential catastrophes threaten to wipe out life on Earth.

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6. Countdown to Armageddon

Potential catastrophes threaten to wipe out life on Earth.

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7. The Shroud of Turin

A ghostly image appears on a burial cloth.

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8. The Bible Code: Predicting Armageddon

Using the Bible to predict events.

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9. The Bible Code II: Apocalypse and Beyond

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

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10. Resurrection

Jesus' return from death.

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11. Apocalypse

The Book of Revelation has many prophecies and symbolism.

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12. Secret Societies

Clandestine organizations of the past and present.

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13. Nazi Prophecies

Biblical prophecies and Nazi Germany.

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14. Presidential Prophecies

Some presidents use psychics and experience visions.

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15. The Search for John the Baptist

John the Baptist has great meaning in Christianity.

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16. Rommel: The Doubter

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

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17. The Templar Code: The Crusade for Secrecy

The origins of the Templar; actor Edward Herrmann narrates.

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

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

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19. Cults

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

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20. The Other Nostradamus

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

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21. The Holy Grail

Adventurers seek the cup Jesus used at the Last Supper.

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22. Visions of Mary

Thousands of believers across the world report experiencing Marian apparitions.

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23. The Oracle of Delphi: Secrets Revealed

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

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24. Judas: Traitor or Friend?

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

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25. Biblical Disasters

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

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26. Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle

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

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27. The Search for Noah's Ark

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

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28. Prophecies of Israel

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

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29. Relics of the Passion

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

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30. Unraveling the Shroud

Scientists test the Shroud of Turin.

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31. Prophecies of Iraq

Prophets predict the destruction of ancient Babylon.

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