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Jan 30 2014

What are crystal skulls?

34 min 5 movies discussed
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Back in the early 20th-century mysterious skulls made from polished crystals began to enter the collections of private enthusiasts of the occult. Discovered by adventurers raiding sacred areas of the ancient world, these skulls were said to possess unusual supernatural powers and their owners, who could use them to "will death" to others. Learn about the strange history of these curious and suspect archaeological finds in this lost episode of Stuff You Should Know.

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Join Josh and Chuck as they explore the fascinating and controversial world of crystal skulls in this long-lost episode from 2012. They dive into the legends surrounding these mysterious quartz artifacts, examining the most famous specimens like the Mitchell-Hedges skull and investigating claims about their supposed Mayan origins, mystical powers, and connection to ancient prophecies. From adventurous tales of discovery to scientific debunking, the hosts uncover the colorful cast of characters, fraudsters, and believers who populate this intriguing realm where archaeology meets mystery.


Movies Discussed

Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
Arthur C. Clarke's Mysterious World
1980
★ 7.3
"on a TV show in 1980, Arthur C. Clarke had a show called Mysterious World — Referenced as a show that featured analysis of the Mitchell Hedges crystal skull by a gem expert." — Josh
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
2008 2h 2m
★ 6.0
"the abominable and forgettable, I said it, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull — Josh criticized this fourth Indiana Jones movie as a major disappointment when discussing crystal skull pop culture references." — Josh
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
Indiana Jones: Chasing an Icon
2023 53m
★ 8.0
"all the Indiana Jones stuff was right on the money — Josh mentioned how the Nazi archaeology programs were accurately portrayed in Indiana Jones films." — Josh
Love Is Blind
Love Is Blind
2020
★ 6.2
"Nancy Rodriguez from Netflix's Love is Blind Season 3 — Referenced in a podcast advertisement during the intro."
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
1997
★ 8.3
"we have to mention a few pop culture references starting with Stargate SG-1 — Listed as a pop culture reference that featured crystal skulls." — Josh

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