Intro: Tonight, a journey into Earth's history, replete with swordplay, galloping horsemen, and other neat stuff that was popular in the Renaissance. And at the root of it all, "The Masque of Mandragora."

Outro: If someone offers to lend you a hand next time you're in a stone quarry, say "no, thank you." If you question the sagacity of my advice, be here at 11 o'clock next Sunday night for "The Hand of Fear." [source: ChicagoEpguides]