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What are angels? Many people believe in angels, but few can define these enigmatic spirits. Now visionary theologian Matthew Fox and acclaimed biologist Rupert Sheldrake - pioneers in modern religious thinking and scientific theory - launch a groundbreaking exploration into the ancient concept of the angel and restore dignity, meaning, and joy to the time-honored belief in these heavenly beings.

Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and more.

Dive into the ultimate lost world mystery, blending deep-sea archaeology with ancient mythology to uncover the truth. Whether you are seeking a captivating history escape during your daily commute or an atmospheric journey to unwind, this gripping exploration delivers. Plunge beneath the waves...

Indigenous naturopathic doctor Nicole Redvers pairs evidence-based research with traditional healing modalities, addressing modern health problems and medical processes Modern medical science has finally caught up to what traditional healing systems have known for centuries. Many traditional...

Why do obviously intelligent people believe things in spite of the evidence against them? Will Storr has travelled across the world to meet an extraordinary cast of modern heretics in order to answer this question. He goes on a tour of Holocaust sites with David Irving and a band of neo-Nazis...

Eclipses have stunned, frightened, emboldened, and mesmerized people for thousands of years. They were recorded on ancient turtle shells discovered in the Wastes of Yin in China, on clay tablets from Mesopotamia and on the Mayan "Dresden Codex". They are mentioned in Homer's Iliad and Odyssey and at least eight times in the Bible. Columbus used them to trick people, while Renaissance painter Taddeo Gaddi was blinded by one. Sorcery was banished within the Catholic Church after astrologers used an eclipse to predict a pope's death.

Experience the awe-inspiring science and rich mythology of the aurora borealis to transform your nightly stargazing. Perfect for unwinding after a busy day or planning a bucket-list arctic travel adventure, this atmospheric audio journey transports you directly beneath the shimmering cosmos. Let...

Master the science of the aurora borealis and plan an awe-inspiring astronomy adventure under the dancing winter sky. Whether you are planning the ultimate polar expedition or seeking a meditative escape for your evening commute, this cinematic journey bridges the gap between deep space and our...

For thousands of years, humans have discovered the real life monsters that lurk among us, along with some conjured up in our imaginations based on science, nature, and the human experience. Learn about the scientific origins of history’s most infamous monsters like zombies, vampires, werewolves, unicorns, and more in this curated collection by Seeker, available for the first time in audio.