New York, NY – May 15, 2024 – The HISTORY® Channel is set to premiere the new nonfiction series “Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid,” hosted, narrated, and executive produced by the Emmy® Award-nominated and two-time Golden Globe®-nominated multi-hyphenate superstar Dennis Quaid (“Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” “The Rookie,” “The Day After Tomorrow”), on Monday, June 3 at 10pm ET/PT. The eight-episode series produced by A+E Factual Studios™ group illuminates 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. Viewers will learn fascinating details about the one-of-a-kind wonders worshipped by various cultures and sought after by everyone from emperors, popes, and tyrants, to generals, archaeologists, and treasure hunters.
“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.”
“Dennis brings a unique combination of passion for the material and storytelling to the series,” said Eli Lehrer, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for The HISTORY® Channel. “His connection to the subject matter adds a layer of depth and intrigue to these thought-provoking narratives of diverse spiritual practices and captivating religious experiences that will resonate with viewers.”
“Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid” shares incredible 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. Hosted and narrated by Quaid, each hour-long episode combines immersive storytelling with recreations, 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.
Also premiering on Monday, June 3 is the return of the nonfiction series “History’s Greatest Mysteries”at 9pm ET/PT on The HISTORY® Channel. Across 7 new episodes, the series continues to examine the top theories surrounding the world’s most enigmatic unsolved mysteries. Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by Academy Award® nominee and Emmy® Award winner Laurence Fishburne, each hour-long episode unpacks these puzzles with contributions from top historians, authors, scientists, and researchers. From unsolved crimes to lost and buried treasures, and the deaths and disappearances of famous figures, “History’s Greatest Mysteries” explores possible explanations to some of the world’s most confounding events.
For more information, please visit: https://www.history.com/shows/holy-marvels-with-dennis-quaid and https://www.history.com/shows/historys-greatest-mysteries
“Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid” is produced for The HISTORY® Channel by A+E Factual Studios™ group. Dennis Quaid is executive producer. Sharon Scott, Steve Ascher, Jessica Conway, and Kristy Sabat serve as executive producers for A+E Factual Studios™ group. Scooter Yancey is executive producer and showrunner. Mary E. Donahue and Brooke Townsend serve as executive producers for The HISTORY® Channel.
“History’s Greatest Mysteries” is produced for The HISTORY® Channel by Six West Media™ group. Laurence Fishburne, Alex Weresow, and Helen Sugland are executive producers. Steve Ascher, Matt Pearl, and Kristy Sabat serve as executive producers for Six West Media™ group. Mary E. Donahue, Jim Pasquarella, and Brandy Crawford serve as executive producers for The HISTORY® Channel.
A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights to “Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid” and “History’s Greatest Mysteries.” Each week, a new episode will stream on The HISTORY® Channel app, history.com, and across major TV providers’ VOD platforms the day after it airs on The HISTORY® Channel. You can also watch it ad-free by downloading to own on Amazon Prime Video or wherever you prefer to purchase your favorite series.
About The HISTORY® Channel
The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Networks, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. The HISTORY® channel has been named the #1 U.S. TV network in buzz for seven consecutive years by YouGov BrandIndex, and a top favorite TV network by Beta Research Corporation. For a deeper dive, visit history.com or follow @history on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. For additional press materials visit the A+E Networks Press Center at https://press.aenetworks.com.
About A+E Factual Studios™
A division of A+E Networks®, A+E Factual Studios™, through its holdings, specializes in the development and production of premium, multiplatform unscripted series and specials for the A+E Networks® portfolio and the global marketplace. A+E Factual Studios™ brands, Category 6 Media™ and Six West Media™, span an array of genres including true crime, lifestyle, history, biography, premium documentaries, limited series, quick turn specials, and podcasts. For more information, please visit https://www.aefactualstudios.com.
