The origins behind your favorite conspiracy theories - Illuminati, New World Order, Freemasons & Secret Societies, Moon Hoax, Mind Control & more.  Professor Aaron John Gulyas' book "Conspiracy Theories: The Roots, Themes, and Propagation of Paranoid Politic and Cultural Narratives." Conspiracies & paranoid thinking , once relegated to backrooms and online forums has become a cultural phenomenon in the 21st centuries. Their underlying concerns have a long history in the U.S. & have often been bolstered by revelations of real conspiracies & cover-ups by private & public entities. We examine various conspiracy theories providing a unique view of U.S. history & highlighting fears both founded & unfounded.

America's electrical grid, an engineering triumph of the twentieth century, is turning out to be a poor fit for the present. It's not just that the grid has grown old and is now in dire need of basic repair. Today, as we invest great hope in new energy sources--solar, wind, and other alternatives--the grid is what stands most firmly in the way of a brighter energy future. Cultural anthropologist Gretchen Bakke unveils the many facets of America's energy infrastructure, its most dynamic moments and its most stable ones, and its essential role in personal and national life. The Grid tells its fascinating history, problematic present, and potential role in a brighter, cleaner future.

The controversial Dr. William Rader of Stem Cell of America discusses the fetal stem cell controversy. Much of the debate centers on what point does one consider life to begin? We'll discuss his documentary film 'The God Cells' and explore the positive and negative consequences of Fetal Stem Cell injections for a variety of neurological and immunological ailments. Find out about real people who have sought this therapy abroad, while exploring the religious and regulatory roadblocks hindering its market approval at home.

Original Roswell civilian investigator and retired nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman shows that Interstellar Travel is possible TODAY and talks about his Roswell investigations.

Todd 'ZMAN' Zalkins -- lifelong friend of Sublime and Star of "Date Rape" video -- shares never heard before stories about growing up with the boys of the band and backstage access to the making of the infamous video that starred Ron Jeremy. Todd tells us about Bradley's last night alive, as well as, reveal the origin of 2 skits (William T Bash, Key) from the Sublime documentary and the 311 feud. Then we’ll talk about his own fight with addiction and the inspiration that we can take from his and Bradley’s story.

Graham Phillips shows through a wealth of literary and scientific evidence, King Arthur was a real man, Camelot a real place, and the legendary Excalibur a real sword--and Phillips has located them all. One of the most enigmatic figures in world history, King Arthur has been the subject of many fantastical tales over the past 1500 years, leading many scholars to regard him and his fabled city of Camelot simply as myth.

US Air Force Veteran Thomas J. Carey reveals evidence for years of suppression and fear of reprisal that descendants of the Roswell witnesses have suffered from the U.S. government. Most of the parents who were present during or immediately after the incident may have passed on, but their children and grandchildren know what happened and have paid dearly for their knowledge.

Explore the hidden symbolism and esoteric imagery in movies with the much anticipated sequel to Cinema Symbolism. Find out about More Esoteric Imagery in Popular Movies, in such movies as Crimson Peak, the Harry Potter Saga, The Chronicles of Narnia, Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, Suspiria, From Hell, Black Swan, Angel Heart, Fantasia, Eyes Wide Shut, The Lion King, Maleficent, Watchmen, The Shining, Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Gangs of New York and many more.

The real history that influenced Superman & Batman characters and demonstrates how their alterations mirror historical changes in American society. Professor Joseph Darowski reveals how these superheros show as much about America as it does about the champion of Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

Archaeoastronomer Mark Vidler examines the connection between geometry, geography, and the ancient megalithic monuments like Giza Pyramid and Nazca Lines.