Ancient Mysteries

Season 3 Episode 47: Sacred Rites and Rituals

They mark the joys and sorrows of life. They honor the cycles and mysteries of the natural world and preserve a connection to our past. From the Catholic Sacraments to the tattooing and scarring of some African tribes, rites and rituals have always helped define human experience. As they diminish in the world today are we losing touch with an essential part of humanity? Join a worldwide trek to investigate age-old rites and discover how they enrich the cultures that created them.

Genre:

Documentary, Mystery

Seasons:

5

Episodes:

95

Cast:

Leonard Nimoy

Quality:

HD

Duration:

45 min

First Air:

1994

Rating:

7.3