Since the early 1960s groundbreaking research has been made into the claims of children recalling past lives. After decades of research, Dr. James Matlock believes he has come up with a data based theory to explain reincarnation and its associated phenomena. From “soul hijackings” to unwanted spirit guests, nothing is taboo on this episode of Mysterious Universe.

Research into strange Japanese cults lead us into a vast geopolitical conspiracy connecting occult secret societies, Hitler’s magician, money laundering, weapon’s smuggling, and unexplained explosions in the Australian outback.

In the late 1920s, before his death, a Swiss language teacher in Greece left his secret diary to his favourite student for translation. As he began the translation it became apparent that this was no ordinary diary and its contents would soon become an object of fascination and secrecy to Freemasons and Theosophists alike.

Author and science journalist Bob Holmes joins us this week to discuss his new book FLAVOR: The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense. In FLAVOR, Holmes tackles questions like why cake tastes sweetest on white plates, how wine experts’ eyes fool their noses, how language affects flavor, and ultimately how our thoughts dictate our experiences. We also feature the insane cookbooks of the 1930s Italian futurists, the insane world of “Targeted Individuals” and the classic from Leonard Stringfield: Situation Red.