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A real-life detective story of the ancient world with overwhelming implications for the modern one.
•Explores the Native American legend of the 13 crystal skulls said to hold the keys to future earth changes and humankind's destiny.
•By independent filmmakers Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas, whose Aandamp;E documentary on the crystal skulls has won high acclaim in the United States and abroad.
•Over 100,000 sold worldwide.
Native American legend tells of 13 life-size crystal skulls said to contain crucial information about humankind's true purpose and destiny. The legend prophesied that at a time of great crisis for humanity, all of the crystal skulls would be rediscovered and brought together to reveal information vital to the very survival of the human race. The authors first heard of this legend while in the jungles of Central America and, after a real crystal skull was discovered in a Mayan city, set out on a quest to discover the truth behind this mystery."
The Mystery of the Crystal Skullsfollows their journey from the ancient temples of the Maya to the British Museum, the Smithsonian, and to the crystal laboratories of Hewlett-Packard, where sophisticated scientific tests on the skull--made from the same quartz crystal used in today's computers--lead to the conclusion, andquot;This skull shouldn't even exist.andquot; These scientific tests have raised many questions: Are the skulls really information storage devices that allow us to tap deep into the past and predict the future? Are they artifacts from the lost civilization of Atlantis or are they extraterrestrial in origin? Their journey also leads to Native shamans and elders who reveal the sacred knowledge and vital information that these skulls hold about coming earth changes and humanity's imminent destiny."
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"Reads like an Indiana Jones-style adventure tale . . . this well-written book entertains as it educates."
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“Reads like an Indiana Jones-style adventure tale. Seldom has a recounting of archaeological research resulted in such a fascinating, fun, but ultimately terrifying read. This well-written book entertains as it educates.” Janet Brennan, Fate magazine
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andquot;An expertly written, riveting book that is sure to astound you!andquot;
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"The researcher soon discovers that it is clear some of the skulls are modern frauds, but it is equally clear that some are not. . . . With so much speculation, myth, legend, and controversy, the serious student of the occult will appreciate this well researched and fact-filled book." Lesley Crossingham, New Dawn Magazine
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"If you find yourself captivated by the mysteries and possibilities surrounding the crystal skulls, you absolutely must get a copy of this expertly written, engaging, and sometimes disturbing book." Scott Cronenweth, Inner Tapestry, June/July 2008
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" . . . the only volume which deserves to be read with any confidence as well as enjoyment."
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"An expertly written, riveting book that is sure to astound you!" Sirona Knight for Magical Blend magazine
Synopsis
Follow the authors from the jungles of the Maya to the British Museum, the Smithsonian, the crystal laboratories of Hewlett-Packard, and back to the temples of the Maya, where shamans reveal the sacred knowledge these enigmatic objects contain.
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Native American and Maya legends tell of thirteen life-size crystal skulls containing information crucial to humankind's true purpose and destiny. Crystal skulls are featured in the action movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
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The action movie
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull has based its plot on the real crystal skulls, the story of which is documented in this book
• Investigates the Maya and Native American legends that tell of thirteen crystal skulls said to hold vital information about coming Earth changes
• By independent filmmakers Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas, whose A&E documentary on the crystal skulls won high acclaim in the United States and abroad
• Over 100,000 copies sold worldwide
Native American legend tells of thirteen life-size crystal skulls said to contain crucial information about humankinds true purpose and destiny. The legend prophesied that one day, at a time of great crisis for humanity, all thirteen crystal skulls would be rediscovered and brought together to reveal information vital to the very survival of the human race. To date several skulls have been discovered.
This book is the definitive guide to the facts and legends that inspired the May 2008 movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. It explores what these mysterious crystal skulls are, where they came from, and what they may have to offer. The book follows Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas on their journey of discovery from the ancient temples of the Maya to the British Museum, the Smithsonian, and to the crystal laboratories of Hewlett-Packard, where scientific tests on one of the skulls--made from the same quartz crystal used in todays computers--lead to the conclusion, “This skull shouldnt even exist.” Their journey also leads to Native shamans and elders who reveal the sacred knowledge and vital information that these skulls hold about coming Earth changes and humanitys imminent destiny.
About the Author
Chris Morton and Ceri Louise Thomas will be sharing their expertise in a 2-hour documentary on the crystal skulls, to be aired mid-May 2008 on the SCI FI Channel on NBC/Universal. Morton and Thomass A&E documentary on the crystal skulls received high acclaim in the United States and abroad. Independent filmmakers, they now live in Britain, having spent several years in Mexico.Ceri Louise Thomas and Chris Morton will be sharing their expertise in a 2-hour documentary on the crystal skulls, to be aired mid-May 2008 on the SCI FI Channel on NBC/Universal. Thomas and Morton’s A&E documentary on the crystal skulls received high acclaim in the United States and abroad. Independent filmmakers, they now live in Britain, having spent several years in Mexico.
Table of Contents
andlt;Bandgt;andlt;Iandgt;andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;The Mystery of the Crystal Skullsandlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Unlocking the Secrets of the Past, Present, and Futureandlt;/Iandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Acknowledgementsandlt;BRandgt;Picture Creditsandlt;BRandgt;1. The Legendandlt;BRandgt;2. The Discoveryandlt;BRandgt;3. The Keeper of the Skullandlt;BRandgt;4. The Mysteryandlt;BRandgt;5. The Scientistsandlt;BRandgt;6. The Ancient Computerandlt;BRandgt;7. The Talking Skullandlt;BRandgt;8. The Curse of the Skullandlt;BRandgt;9. The Healing Skullandlt;BRandgt;10. Visions in the Skullandlt;BRandgt;11. The Boban Connectionandlt;BRandgt;12. The Aztecs and the Crystal Skullandlt;BRandgt;13. The Skull and the Crossandlt;BRandgt;14. The Maya and the Crystal Skullandlt;BRandgt;15. The Skull and the Ancient Calendarandlt;BRandgt;16. The British Museum Testsandlt;BRandgt;17. The Forensicandlt;BRandgt;18. The Crystal Entityandlt;BRandgt;19. The Skull Peopleandlt;BRandgt;20. The Knowledgeandlt;BRandgt;21. The Spirit of the Skullsandlt;BRandgt;22. The Keeper of the Daysandlt;BRandgt;23. The Lost Civilizationsandlt;BRandgt;24. The Ancient Onesandlt;BRandgt;25. The Gatheringandlt;BRandgt;The Futureandlt;BRandgt;Referencesandlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;Further Informationandlt;BRandgt;Index