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Countdown to Apocalypse - Season 1

Series: Countdown to Apocalypse
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Episodes
6
Rating
TV14
Year
2012
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

Ancient prophecy and modern science collide in "Countdown to Apocalypse" as experts dissect and fact-check the origins and traditions behind end-of-the-world prophecies, from the Mayan calendar to the wrath of Revelations.

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Episodes

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1. Maya Messengers

44m

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December 21, 2012: a prophetic date delivered in stone by the ancient Maya. Revered by scientists for their extremely accurate calendars, the Maya are also known for their mysterious ability to predict unsettling events.

2. Four Horsemen

44m

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The Book of Revelation: the New Testament s blueprint of doom foretells the coming of the Four Horsemen of the apocalypse, heralding the end of days.

3. Nostradamus

44m

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Centuries ago the prophet Nostradamus had visions of the end of our modern world. Now, scholars decipher his mysterious predictions and learn of terrible tragedies and catastrophic events that threaten to annihilate global populations.

4. Hopi Blue Star

43m

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The Hopi people have warned us that the world is headed for extinction. Based in the Arizona Desert, the Native American tribe of the Hopi has been prophesying about the fate of society for centuries.

5. Prophets of Doom

43m

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Nostradamus, regarded as the most well-known prophet in the history, wasn't alone. Edgar Cayce, America s most famous psychic, predicted the 1929 stock market crash and the coming of World War II.

6. Future Terrors

44m

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Nightmarish terrors long relegated to the pages of science fiction are threatening to become a reality in the 21st Century. As science continues to evolve, the boundaries of fantasy and reality have blurred as we uncover new truths about our world.

Extended Details

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Artists

Patricia Deanproducer
Brad Hallproducer
Jonathan Kochproducer
Billy Carsonactor
Matt Mogkactor