Series synopsis
Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid is an American documentary television series that premiered on History on June 3, 2024. It stars Dennis Quaid.
Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
Premise
Extraordinary stories, puzzling mysteries, and legendary journeys behind some of the world's most sacred relics, including objects of immortality, holy treasures, and revered monuments.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Dennis Quaid as Self - Host
Guest cast
- Austin Rogers as Self - Jeopardy! Champion
- Sami Jarroush as Self - Historian
- Don Wildman as Self - Historian
- Tok Thompson as Self - Professor of Anthropology
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 3, 2024 | July 22, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 11 | April 14, 2025 | June 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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? |
June 3, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Keys to Immortality The quest for immortality has captivated and confounded us for thousands of years. From the healing powers of the holy grail used by Jesus at the last supper, to the elusive Fountain of Youth, and the storied Philosopher’s Stone. Can these long sought after relics grant the power to live forever? And if so, where could they be? |
June 10, 2024 |
| 3 |
Crucifixion Relics Relics from the crucifixion of Jesus Christ have fascinated the faithful for 2000 years–from the wooden cross and iron nails, to the crown of thorns and Spear of Destiny. But do these sacred artifacts still exist? And if so, where are they? |
June 17, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heaven and Hell It's one of life's most confounding mysteries: What happens to us after we die? From heaven and hell to resurrection and reincarnation, we'll explore the remarkable possibilities of life after death. |
April 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Sacred Strongholds There are some strongholds built to protect the sacred; there are others used for more sinister purposes; uncovering the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most imposing structures. |
April 21, 2025 |
| 3 |
An Eye for an Eye From the strict, brutal codes of Hammurabi and the Samurai to the secretly malevolent evil eye and Voodoo dolls, history is full of stories of acts of violence. |
April 28, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | History |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 3, 2024 |
| Last aired | June 30, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 22:00:00 |