The Legend of the Crystal Skulls

Since the dawn of man, skulls have been a symbol of death and have appeared in the artwork of cultures all over the globe. Crystal skulls of supposedly ancient origin have been found in Central America and Mexico and have become a fascinating subject for archaeologists to probe. Apparently made by the pre-Colombian people of Mesoamerica, such as the Maya, the Toltecs and the Aztecs, these spectacular sculptures were believed to have been crafted thousands of years ago. Everything that is known about ancient lapidary work suggests the skulls should have shattered when they were carved, yet they exist. What’s even more remarkable about them is that they were made from quartz crystals. Many modern marvels—from computer chips to telecommunication devices—could not function without this miraculous mineral. Were these mysterious skulls created from quartz by ancient artists? Or is there more to the story?

The Kidnapping of the Lindbergh Baby

In 1932, the 20-month old son of Charles Augustus Lindbergh was kidnapped and subsequently murdered. Although kidnapping was not an uncommon offense at the time, the case was referred to as the “crime of the century” because it held the country’s fascination for decades.

The investigation and trial resulted in the execution of an immigrant named Bruno Richard Hauptmann. However, in the period since his death, some have come to doubt the man’s guilt. As a result, the case has become fodder for conspiracy theorists and mystery buffs.

Known as “Lucky Lindy,” Charles Lindbergh was a world-renowned aviator and explorer. His father, Charles August Lindbergh, was a Congressman from Minnesota. In 1927, three years after his father’s death, young Charles became well-known for his famous flight. For his historic crossing, he received a Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration. Several months after this achievement, he met his future wife Anne Spencer Morrow. They married in 1929, settled in New Jersey near the town of Hopewell and began to have children. However, a shadow soon fell over their family that would haunt them for the rest of their lives.

Mysterious Stone Heads of Mesoamerica

The year was 1938. An American archaeologist named Matthew Stirling was on an expedition in the jungles of Mexico. The weather was hot and humid which made the work tedious and tiring. But he was determined to discover artifacts to learn about the people who had lived there long ago.


Stirling and his crew had already uncovered stone altars and pieces of pottery hidden beneath the leafy brush. They were pleased with what they had discovered so far, but their next find would prove to be an even bigger prize. A large piece of stone was buried under the forest floor. At first, Stirling thought it might be another altar. But as his workers cleared away soil, they realized it was a sculpture of a giant head. The stone carving was magnificent, with thick lips and a fearless expression.

Come On Out, You Little Devil...

Located in southern New Jersey, Pine Barrens is more than just a forest. Forged from flames, it is home to stunted trees called “pygmy pines” that depend on fires to reproduce. The area is also known for swampy patches of peat and crumbling ruins of long-forgotten factories. And it was the location of one of the bloodiest mob hits in the history of HBO's The Sopranos. Not only that, spirits are said to walk among its graveyards and ghost towns. But some believe an even more unusual resident lurks in those woods. Could something stranger and spookier also call the Pine Barrens home?


One group believes so. Known as the Devil Hunters, they search for the Jersey Devil, a mythical creature almost as popular as Bigfoot. It is said to have haunted the woods for more than 270 years. According to local legend, the Jersey Devil is a flying monster with an enormous wingspan, the face of a horse, bright red eyes and hooves.