The Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull is one of the most mysterious, controversial and down right weird artifacts of all time. The inspiration behind the Indiana Jones movie, it was discovered in 1924 by a young woman called Anna Mitchell-Hedges.She claims to have discovered this bizarre, almost impossibly well-crafted crystal skull in the ruins of an ancient Mayan city called Lubaantun. Carved from a single piece of quartz, with a detachable jawbone, the object seemed way too advanced for the time period. Naturally, stories of its supernatural powers followed.Anna swore the skull could glow, change temperature, and even predict major world events. Scientists, of course, weren’t buying it. But that didn’t stop her from spending her entire life defending its mystical reputation. Join me as we dive into the history, the myths, and the ongoing debate around the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull. Let’s see if we can separate fact from fiction… or if the truth is even stranger than we thought.Takeaways: The discovery of the Mitchell-Hedges skull in 1924 led to extraordinary claims about its supernatural powers. Anna Mitchell-Hedges experienced strange phenomena associated with the skull throughout her life, including mysterious lights and temperature changes (apparently!) Despite skepticism from the scientific community, Anna's conviction about the skull's powers remained unwavering until her death in 2007. The origins and craftsmanship of the crystal skull remain a mystery, intriguing both enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Got a Story Idea?If you have a mystery, legend, or adventure you’d like me to explore, drop a comment or email me at
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