Synopsis
The age of exploration officially ended a long time ago, but countless "new explorers" continue to invent new ways of looking at the world, unraveling mysteries large and small. MYSTERY THROUGH THE LENS introduces two such men Walter McCrone and John Douglas. McCrone seeks answers to the big questions by focusing on the little things, literally. He is world-renowned for using a simple light microscope to solve many famous scientific mysteries. Here, he reveals a method he developed for authenticating oil paintings, and why the Shroud of Turin could be the burial shroud of Jesus. In PROFILE IN TERROR, John Douglas explores the realm of the mind. He has gained fame for his work with the FBI in profiling criminals piecing together clues to form a psychological model which helps investigators trail suspects, or anticipate their next move. Here, he offers a step-by-step explanation of how he determined the profile of serial killer Larry Gene Bell in an infamous South Carolina case. MYSTERY THROUGH THE LENS is a thrilling journey to the edge of knowledge that proves the age of exploration is far from over.