Surviving Death

A doctor is found lifeless after going over a waterfall; now, she and others share their near-death experiences and explore whether consciousness expands after death.

Poised between life and death, mediums promise a chance to commune with the departed and help seekers cultivate the ability to find solace and healing.

A medium leads a séance, deeply moving a student; an exploration of plaster casts of "spirit" hands, physical manifestations of the dead.

Mediums say signs and messages from the dead take place all the time, from a dancing light to a caress, as mourners look for ways to communicate.

An investigator explores whether consciousness can survive a body's demise, recording eerie sounds at a historic spot; a doctor discusses encounters with the dying.

A child psychologist studies cases of past-life memories, including a 5-year-old child's vivid details and unshakeable confidence.