Who was the Mystery Showman of ? What world did he come from what did he do with Dina? Plus, many more mysteries of the unexplained. Many people think that Christianity is simply a? This book demonstrates that it is a religion founded on fact, investigating the physical evidence that speaks to the truth of Scripture. Combining his trademark theological balance with extensive historical research, Phillips provides readers with insights into life's most compelling mysteries.
From the gruesome murders committed by Jack the Ripper to the whereabouts of Lord Lucan, and from the loss of an entire continent to the case of a missing racehorse, we take a canter through history in an effort to shed a little light on to questions which, in all honesty, are never going to yield definitive answers. Some of the stories related in the following pages are deadly serious, some rather less so.
There are cases of determined individuals who have struggled against the odds in an attempt to unravel the truth, while in others people have not let the facts get in the way and have made up any old nonsense by way of an explanation. Captain Briggs, his crew, and his family vanished from the Canadian built Mary Celeste.
Ben Bathurst walked around the horses harnessed to his coach - and was never seen again. People appear without explanation Kaspar Hauser arrived in Nuremberg as inexplicably as if he'd materialised from some unknown dimension.
Researchers of the paranormal have investigated cases where thought-forms seem to have acquired quasi-physical properties. Madame Blavatsky claimed to have done it. There were times when Nikola Tesla, the brilliant electrical experimenter, seems to have lived in an alternative reality where mental images of his machines became solid to him.
Tesla expert, Oliver Nichelson, put forward a theory connecting Tesla's awesomely strange apparatus at Wardenclyffe, Long Island, with the Tunguska explosion of Were similar strange forces responsible for moving the Barbados coffins around in their sealed vault? Where do poltergeists, like the one that haunted Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia, get their inexplicable energy?
Could the strange actually be true? Time-Life Mysteries of the Unknown takes readers on a tour of the eerie and unexplained - from the search for vanished civilizations to the science of real-life zombies, from famous UFO sightings to encounters with ghosts and otherworldly creatures, and much more. This rich full-colour guide offers scores of photographs and documents that shed new light on the world's most puzzling supernatural events and paranormal phenomena.
Mysteries of the Unknown also ventures into strange geographical locations where the laws of nature appear to be suspended and examines the paradoxes of ancient scientific instruments that seem far too advanced for their time.
And meet the scientists and dedicated amateur researchers who are unlocking the secrets to the great mysteries of history - and the future. As a species, we have more or less conquered the entire Earth and all of its resources.
We have built towering structures, intricate systems and settled everywhere -- from the tallest peaks to the deepest valleys. We have now entered what many like to think of as the enlightened, scientific era -- where old superstitions and fears have been abolished, and the mysteries of the past have been solved. Basically, many of us like to think we have figured it all out. However, whether we want to admit it or not, we are still surrounded by plenty of enigmas.
Unexplained phenomena, such as confirmed instances of remote viewing or sightings of strange beings like Bigfoot, may sow a seed of doubt in even the surest of individuals.
While some sneer at, or shy away from, the thought of investigating the mysterious, there are also those who feel curious, maybe even energized, at the thought of exploring something completely new. As Neil Armstrong once said:"Mystery creates wonder, and wonder is the basis for man's desire to understand". If you are one of those who seek to feel wonder, this book is for you. Herein you will find a varied collection of some of the most intriguing unexplained mysteries of our time.
From the puzzling artifacts of a lost civilization, to psychic visions and shocking UFO landings -- by the end of this book, you will have plenty of captivating questions to ponder and investigate further. Although solid, scientific evidence of the creature is lacking, stories of sightings and encounters have been steadily accumulating throughout the years.
As a result, Bigfoot has been placed in the category of so-called "cryptids" -- creatures that are thought by some to exist on Earth, but have yet to be properly documented by modern science. Others in this category include the mysterious, waterborne, dinosaur-like being popularly-known as "the Loch Ness monster", as well as the goat-eating Chupacabra of South America. Due to the sheer volume of eyewitness accounts involving Bigfoot, most people in the Western hemisphere recognize the general description of this creature.
What few may realize, however, is that the Sasquatch is not unique to North America. Or, at least, stories of mysterious, bipedal hominids are not. From the mountainous regions of Nepal to the wild outback of Australia, tales of such beings have existed throughout history. In many cases, the descriptions of these creatures seem to match Bigfoot.
So, then, a few questions naturally arise: Are these all part of a singular, long-lost species of great ape, or are they separate beings with different genetic lineages? How similar are they to each other, where do they to live, and is there any evidence of their existence?
We will explore the answers to these questions, and many more, in this book. Chronicles the world's greatest supernatural mysteries, including crop circles, fairies, and UFOs. An intriguing collection of unexplained events and mysterious happenings occurring throughout the modern world. This engaging, myth-busting series seeks new explanations for the ghost stories, outlaw tales, haunted places, and unsolved mysteries that shaped a state's identity.
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Incorporating the latest in scientific research, an illustrated study separates fact from fiction as it looks at the truth behind such mysteries as Bigfoot, the Bermuda Triangle, faith healing, alien abduction, and life after death. There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write a review. Books for People with Print Disabilities.
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