087 The Crystal Skull - One Minute History

The transcript discusses the discovery of a crystal skull by Hedges in a Mayan temple, believed to be used by high priests for curses. Despite claims of its ancient origin, modern tests reveal it was carved in the 1930s, and documents show it was bought in London in 1943. The skull was associated with paranormal phenomena during the New Age movement.

What was the crystal skull discovered by Hedges believed to be used for by the Mayans?

• To predict the future

• To heal the sick

• To curse someone with death

• To bring good fortune

How old was the crystal skull initially believed to be?

• 120,000 years old

• 1,200,000 years old

• 12,000 years old

• 1,200 years old

What did the archaeologist report about the skull?

• It was made of pure gold

• It showed signs of metal drilling

• It was found in a tomb

• It was used in Mayan rituals

When were modern tests conducted on the skull?

• In the 1920s

• In the 1930s

• In the 1940s

• In the 1950s

Where was the skull purchased according to documents?

• Paris

• New York

• Berlin

• London