The historical documentary series continues with this fascinating investigation into the origins of the world-famous crystal skulls. Since the 19th century, a number of lifelike quartz skulls have been discovered and displayed in museums.
These relics, allegedly dating from Aztec and Mayan civilisations, are believed to have psychic powers. Now, for the first time ever, scientists are given access to the most famous skull of all, the so-called ‘Skull of Doom’.
The crystal skulls are one of the most beguiling mysteries of 20th-century archaeology. Countless legends have swirled around these incredibly detailed quartz sculptures and they have formed the basis for numerous stories – including the latest ‘Indiana Jones’ movie. The skulls have been attributed with mysterious powers and it has even been claimed they are artefacts from Atlantis or an extra-terrestrial civilisation. But is there any truth to these tales?
