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2011
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Encounters with the Unexplained is a television show that aired on the Gaia network from 2000 to 2002. This series is hosted by the late Jerry Orbach, who you might recognize from Law and Order. Alongside Orbach are Rob Tromp and Paul Bershon. The show is a unique blend of documentary-style footage with dramatic reenactments. The show was a precursor to shows like Ancient Aliens and Ghost Adventures. It covers a wide range of paranormal topics including but not limited to UFO sightings, cryptozoology, haunted houses, and psychic abilities.

Each episode is structured around a particular theme, such as "Alien Abductions" or "The Curse of King Tut." Orbach and his team of researchers present the facts about the topic at hand. They interview eyewitnesses, experts, and scientists who have studied the phenomena. The show also uses detailed recreations of the events being reported.

One particularly interesting episode revolves around the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. The show examines the disappearance of ships and planes in the Bermuda Triangle and the theories behind the disappearances. The show interviews scientists and experts on the topic and offers up different explanations for these disappearances. While the show doesn't necessarily solve the mystery, it presents a variety of ideas and theories that will keep you intrigued.

Another popular episode is "The Face on Mars." The show takes a deep dive into the image of a humanoid face on Mars. The show interviews scientists who have studied the image and speculates on what it could mean. While some experts believe that the image is simply a trick of the light, others believe that it was created by an ancient civilization.

One unique aspect of the show is that it features Jerry Orbach frequently interrupting the reenactments to ask questions or add commentary. This adds an air of authenticity to the show and makes it feel like you are watching a genuine conversation between experts.

The show tackles a wide range of paranormal topics, which are presented in an entertaining yet informative way. The show is never overly sensationalistic, and it always presents information in a balanced way. While some of the topics may seem far-fetched, the show never takes itself too seriously, and Jerry Orbach's hosting makes the show feel approachable.

Overall, if you are a fan of the paranormal, Encounters with the Unexplained is the show for you. The show's combination of interviews, reenactments, and Jerry Orbach's hosting make it a unique addition to the world of paranormal television. While the show may be from the early 2000s, the topics it covers are timeless and will keep you entertained and engaged throughout the series.

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Seasons

44. Secret Messages From Crop Circles

November 1, 2011

Some believe crop circles are a method of communication from alien visitors, others see them as messages from the spirit world. With each new discovery the mystery and the controversy intensifies.

43. Are We Creating Killer Insects? & Are Crop Circles the Language of Aliens?

November 1, 2011

Experts have warned that the surge of insect populations will have a impact on the health of global populations. In part two, previously dismissed by skeptics as the work of clever hoaxers, crop circles are now the focus of increasing scientific investigation.

42. Where is the Lost Gold of the Incas? & Can Anyone Have an Angel Encounter?

November 1, 2011

Despite an advanced, cultured society - and a fierce army that conquered everything within its grasp - the Inca Empire was brought to its knees by Francisco Pizarro and his men in 1532. What is the real purpose behind angel missions and interventions?

41. Vince Foster - Suicide or Execution? & Miracles Amidst the Mayhem of 9/11

November 1, 2011

Vince Foster was found dead in a park near Washington, D.C., the victim of an apparent suicide. Or was it? In part two, the horrifying events of September 11th, 2001, ironically demonstrated the worst and the best in human nature.

40. Spontaneous Human Combustion & Is There a Curse on King Tut's Tomb?

November 1, 2011

Is it possible for a human being to burst into flames without warning? What is the truth behind the baffling mystery known as spontaneous human combustion? Today, forensic scientists are still trying to explain King Tutenkamen's death and the unexplained deaths of many who opened and inspected the tomb.

39. Who Really Killed Jimmy Hoffa? & Was Mary Magdalene a Saint or Sinner?

November 1, 2011

An investigation into the ages old mystery surrounding the identity and character of Mary Magdalene, of the Bible's best known women, produces some startling insights. Then, was Mary Magdalene a fallen woman, rescued from a sinful life by Jesus? Or was she Christ's beloved disciple?

38. Is Someone Altering the World's Weather? & What Sank the Unsinkable Titanic?

November 1, 2011

Why is this modern-day antennae farm located in this desolate spot, two hundred miles east of Anchorage, Alaska? Then, you may think you have heard it all when it comes to the Titanic, but maybe not.

37. What Brought Down TWA Flight 800? & What Do the Dead Sea Scrolls Tell Us?

November 1, 2011

Is it possible that TWA Flight 800 was the victim of a military miscalculation or a covert act of terrorism? In part two of this program we'll examine the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th Century - perhaps of all time, The Dead Sea Scrolls.

36. JFK Jr. - Accident or Assassination? & Do Animals Have a 6th Sense?

November 1, 2011

Conflicting evidence surrounding the circumstances of the crash has cast doubt on the official conclusion that John F. Kennedy's death was an accident. Also, birds, bees, bats, and even fish appear to have a sixth sense that far surpasses the limits of human sensory perception.

35. Did We Really Land a Man on the Moon? & Who Actually Wrote the Bible?

November 1, 2011

Did the billions of dollars spent on the Apollo project buy nothing but a movie set? Could it be that our Astronauts were trained not as space travelers, but as actors? In part two, of this show, an investigation into the authorship of the Bible. Does anyone really know who wrote it?

34. Will the Hospital Cure You or Kill You? & Has the Holy Grail Been Found?

November 1, 2011

A report out of Chicago, Illinois blames adverse reactions to prescription and even over-the-counter drugs, for the death of a hundred thousand Americans and injury to another 2.1 million - ANNUALLY. Why are these incidents kept secret? Also, after 2000 years of searching no one has, yet, found the Holy Grail - or have they?

33. Did God Destroy Sodom and Gomorrah ? & What Caused the Dark Ages?

November 1, 2011

According to the Bible, Sodom and Gomorrah, were destroyed by fire and brimstone. In part two, what brought about the decline of civilization? Could there be some clearly identifiable cause that sent the world into an age of ignorance, brutality, and poverty completely beyond the control of nations and governments?

32. Tower of Babel & Egyptian Sphinx: What's Under the Ancient Sphinx?

November 1, 2011

Is there a treasure of untold knowledge from an ancient civilization - or even an alien civilization from another star system under the ancient Sphinx? Also, do modern sciences tell us that a common language and common ancestry all proceed from a single place on earth and a single point in time?

31. What Killed the Dinosaurs? & Where Are the Lost Bible Treasures?

November 1, 2011

Today, is all that's left of dinosaurs just fossilized remains? Are we sure all the dinosaurs are gone? Next, imagine finding a 2,000-year-old treasure map that appears to lead to a fortune worth untold millions...but no one can decipher the directions. That's a dilemma facing today's scientists.

30. Who Killed President John F. Kennedy? & Was There a Miracle at Fatima?

November 1, 2011

After nearly 40 years, no one knows for certain who really killed John F. Kennedy. In part two, what did the Fatima children and the people of Portugal witness? And why was the prophecy kept secret for nearly a century? Learn the surprising answers.

29. Did Moses Part the Red Sea? & Are Super Brain Kids Born or Made?

November 1, 2011

Who are the super brain kids whose brilliance puts even our society's most prodigious minds to shame? Next, can we say with any degree of certainty that the miraculous stories attributed to Moses are factual?

28. Which Mountain Is the Real Mt. Sinai? & How Old Is the Human Race?

November 1, 2011

On September 19, 1992, two German mountain hikers saw part of a human corpse sticking up out of the icy snow. Little did they know they had discovered the body of a stone age man. Then, we explore why it is that nobody seems to know exactly where Mt. Sinai is located?

27. Who Really Killed President Lincoln? & Did the Jericho Walls Tumble Down?

November 1, 2011

Most Americans agree that John Wilkes Booth fired the bullet that killed President Abraham Lincoln during a play at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865. But, that is where the agreement ends. We also ask: Is it possible that a mighty blast of trumpets brought down 15-foot thick brick walls of Jerico?

26. Was There A Noah's Flood? & What Are the Lights Over Phoenix?

November 1, 2011

Eyewitnesses report seeing something out of the ordinary in the skies over Phoenix, Arizona. But what did they see? In part two, some scientists now believe the biblical account of a worldwide flood can explain all the geographic anomalies found around the globe that up until now have been unexplainable.

25. Near Death Experiences & Is the Coral Castle an Engineering Marvel?

November 1, 2011

Is there such a thing as a near death experience, or is it simply the product of imagination, trauma, fear and drugs? Also, is it possible the answer of how the Great Pyramids were built can be found in an amazing tourist attraction in modern day southern Florida called the Coral Castle?

24. What Did Ancient Inventors Know? & Can the Bible Code Predict the Future?

November 1, 2011

Looking deeper at historical innovations one might ask: Is anything really new. Then, scientists, using today's most sophisticated computers and software programs, may have actually bridged the gap between science and religion.

23. Who Killed Princess Diana? & The Rapture: Will We Be Left Behind?

November 1, 2011

Witness a former MI6 agent and the Fayed family tell who they believe killed Princess Diana! Also, the Bible never uses the term BUT - could there be a mysterious event called "the rapture"?

22. Philadelphia Experiment: Has Time Travel Been Discovered?

November 1, 2011

At the height of World War II, desperate to protect Allied shipping from Axis U-Boats, the Navy attempted to make a full-sized destroyer escort invisible to radar. But did the Philadelphia Experiment make it disappear entirely?

21. Bigfoot: Real Monster or Urban Legend?

November 1, 2011

In virtually every corner of the world someone has reported seeing huge, hairy creatures that walk upright like a man but flee at the first hint of discovery. Could there be a race of giant monsters that has survived for thousands of years, unknown and unidentified?

20. What is Really on Mars?

November 1, 2011

The Mars Global Surveyor, the first genuinely successful orbiter since the Viking probes of the 70s, is now sending back to earth, tens of thousands of high resolution images. Will these high resolution photographs prove that there was, at some time in the distant past, intelligent life on Mars?

19. Could Ancients See the Future?

November 1, 2011

Today, the notion that some people can see beyond the horizon of time is simply unbelievable.In this episode we will examine firsthand the frightening events that seem to tell us the Ancient prophets were witnesses to our generation.

18. Where Was Jesus All Those Years?

November 1, 2011

Not even the Bible can tell us what happened to Jesus between the ages of 12 and 30. Ancient Arabic and Egyptian documents and traditions have begun to surface, and scholars have developed surprising theories about what Jesus was doing during most of his life.

17. Was the Six Day War a Miracle?

November 1, 2011

With all the odds against them, the tiny nation of Israel and its citizen army scored a decisive military victory in the Six-Day War against a major force. How was this victory possible?

16. Are Dolphins Smarter Than Us?

November 1, 2011

Do dolphins have a language? If dolphins can speak, they may have been doing it longer than humans have ever existed. What might dolphins be able to tell us?

15. What Really Happened at the Little Big Horn?

November 1, 2011

The battle of the Little Bighorn, or Custer's Last Stand is familiar to everyone. But, what really happened that tragic day? Have the facts of what happened to Custer and his men been deliberately concealed for over a century?

14. Did Ancient Doctors Know More?

November 1, 2011

The amazing human body is so complex we are only now beginning to understand how it works. Yet the ancients seemed to know how it worked, how to fix it if something went wrong and they did it faster and easier. Are there proven methods and medicines that were used thousands of years ago that we can rely on today?

12. What Really Happened at Kecksburg?

November 1, 2011

In 1965 hundreds of witnesses saw an object descend from the sky and crash into the woods outside the small Pennsylvania town of Kecksburg. Was it a UFO? And if not, why did the military quickly blanket the area and remove it to a secured Air Force base?

11. Is the Miracle of Christmas True?

November 1, 2011

Explore the reality behind the storyof the birth of Christ. What was the star in the East? Where exactly was Jesus born? When did the wise men visit? And what is the impact on today's world of the birth of this tiny baby?

10. Adam and Eve: Fact or Fiction?

November 1, 2011

The story of Adam and Eve as the originators of all mankind is dismissed by evolutionist scientists as myth and legend. Where did we come from? The scientists go head to head as the evidence is examined.

9. Mysterious Treasure on Oak Island?

November 1, 2011

On a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia, a mysterious "money" pit has kept treasure hunters digging for 200 years. Despite the cost of money and lives over the years without the return of a single coin, adventurers keep trying to solve the riddle of getting through the water to reach the two million pounds.

8. The Golden Ark With Incredible Power

November 1, 2011

The fabled Ark of the Covenant was carried before the armies of Israel in their conquest of Canaan. It was the centerpiece of Jewish religious life and was said to be a source of great power. But where is it today?

7. The Mysterious Easter Island

November 1, 2011

Isolated on a tiny volcanic island in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, without advanced engineering skills or construction machinery, a mysterious people managed to populate their island with huge, monolithic stone statues. How were they moved? How were they raised? And most puzzling of all, why?

6. Are End Time Warnings True?

November 1, 2011

Stars falling from the sky, increased earthquake activity; disastrous flooding, famine, pestilence, and war. Are these the signs that ancient writings have warned of? Does our future hold the end of the world? Examine the evidence and decide.

5. Is Area 51 America's Hidden Spaceport?

November 1, 2011

Its existence is officially denied by the US Government, but its buildings and runways have been documented in Russian satellite photos. What is going on at Area 51?

4. Is There Really Power in Prayer?

November 1, 2011

There is strong evidence to suggest that prayer has miraculously altered more than a hundred major events in the modern era. Explore this evidence and determine for yourself the power of prayer.

3. Is It the Burial Cloth of Jesus?

November 1, 2011

Is the Shroud of Turin the silent witness to the greatest event in human history? Is the face so hauntingly etched into the fabric the face of Jesus Christ?

2. Is It Really Noah's Ark?

November 1, 2011

High on a mountaintop in eastern Turkey is a 5000-year old wooden ship with stalls and cages on board. Could it be Noah's Ark?

1. What's Behind the Door in the Pyramid?

November 1, 2011

The Great Pyramid is thousands of years old and everything about it is shrouded in mystery. What is behind the secret door in the Great Pyramid, which hasn't yet been opened a decade after its discovery?

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