Plot Synopsis

Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Dennis Quaid, HOLY MARVELS WITH DENNIS QUAID is a one-hour docuseries that details the remarkable history, perplexing mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred and holy relics including objects of immortality, holy riches, and revered monuments. The eight-episode series reveals details about the one-of-a-kind wonders worshiped by various cultures and sought after by everyone from emperors, popes, and tyrants, to generals, archaeologists, and treasure hunters. The series shares tales of faith, devotion, and divine intervention tied to coveted objects such as the Ark of the Covenant, Noah's Ark, the Holy Grail, the Fountain of Youth, the Mayan Calendar, the Philosopher's Stone, the Crown of Thorns, and more. Each hour-long episode combines storytelling with re-creations, archival footage, and expert interviews to delve deep into the enigmatic origins and profound power behind each artifact. Historians, authors, and professors of archeology and religious studies shed light on the impact of these blessed belongings from cultures and religions around the world and the compelling stories each item and its location hold.

"I was drawn to this project not just because of its intriguing concept but also the way it deeply connects the universal human experience of faith and belief systems," said Quaid. "This series is a unique opportunity for me to reinvest my religious interests and investigate the rich history of these holy marvels and the importance they hold for people around the globe."

In the series opener, "Where Ark Thou?," in the Bible, there are two Arks, each designed by God himself. Both the Ark of the Covenant and Noah's Ark were built to protect, before they were lost to history. Researchers have been searching for both for centuries. Did either exist, and if so, where could they be?
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On Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10pm ET/PT, History Channel premiered "Mystifying Cursed Objects," the season finale of HOLY MARVELS WITH DENNIS QUAID. Ancient cultures around the world have aroused fascination, and provoked fear with curses and objects used to conjure them like rings, tablets, and stones. But is there proof that some might have actually worked?