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True Raiders tells the untold true story of Monty Parker, a British rogue nobleman who, after being dared to do so by Ava Astor, the so-called “most beautiful woman in the world,” headed a secret 1909 expedition to find the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Like a real-life version of Raiders of the Lost Ark, this incredible story of adventure and mystery has almost been completely forgotten today. Using recently uncovered records from the original expedition and several newly translated sources, True Raiders is the first retelling of this group’s adventures.

A fascinating and shocking historical exposé, The Malaria Project is the story of America's secret mission to combat malaria during World War II—a campaign modeled after a German project which tested experimental drugs on men gone mad from syphilis. American war planners, foreseeing the...

The story of the rise of modern navigation technology, from radio location to GPS—and the consequent decline of privacy. What does it mean to never get lost? You Are Here examines the rise of our technologically aided era of navigational omniscience—or how we came to know exactly where we are at all times. Filled with tales of scientists and astronauts, inventors and entrepreneurs, You Are Here tells the story of how humankind ingeniously solved one of its oldest and toughest problems—only to herald a new era in which it’s impossible to hide.

When philosopher and traveller Will Buckingham’s partner died, he sought solace in throwing open the door to new people. Now, as we reflect on our experiences of the pandemic and its enforced separations, and as global migration figures ever more prominently in our collective future, Buckingham brings together insights from philosophy, anthropology, history and literature to explore how our traditions of meeting the other can mitigate the issues of our time.  

We take questions from curious Edmontonians about local history. Then we find out the answers together.

This podcast is brought to you by the nonprofit initiative ”Stories Behind the Stars”.The name Stories Behind the Stars derives its name from the World War II practice of the military giving the families of each of the fallen a banner with a gold star on it. We have the ambitious goal to collect the stories of everyone one of the 400,000+ US WWII fallen in one common database on Fold3.com, freely accessible to all. To make these stories even more accessible, Stories Behind the Stars is developing a smartphone app where anyone with the app can use their Smartphone camera to scan the name of...

Each episode, Dennis shares his latest discoveries, shining a spotlight on comedy albums you may have forgotten—or never even knew existed. Along the way, his friends join in to talk about the albums, tease him for taking this hobby so seriously, and offer their own take on the comedians behind the recordings. What happens when the comedy doesn’t hold up? And how do you balance nostalgia with the cringe-worthy material that sometimes comes with it? "Equal parts comedy, nostalgia trip, and friendly roasting, I Find That Funny isn’t just about collecting—it’s about the joy (and ...

The wonders of the universe never seemed so close. Who named the planets? Why isn't Pluto a planet? And what's the future of space? From ancient cave paintings to flying drones on Mars, humanity's relationship with the skies has changed dramatically. Gazing at the Night Sky looks back at over 5,000 years of history, from ancient Mesopotamian astronomers to the next horizons in space travel.

Did you know that almost 50% of America believes in ghosts? Maybe you’re part of that group, or maybe you’re a skeptic. Regardless, this is the show for you! I’m a little bit of both, so I can play devil’s advocate for every case! With bi-monthly episodes, I’ll be diving deep into both haunted places and ghost stories from across the globe! At the end of every episode, I’ll reflect on the facts, and together, we can determine whether it’s a spook or it’s a fluke.

In California, in a mill race on an undistinguished stream, an astonishing discovery was made. It was gold. Gold said to be so plentiful that it just lay there waiting to be picked up. Nuggets of gold that you could just bend down and put in your pocket. Big nuggets, some weighing six ounces or more. A six ounce nugget was worth $120 in 1849. Today? $3,000 in today’s dollars!

No rules. No specific lane. Just deep cuts from the forgotten, gritty, and bizarre corners of the past. Things I Find Interesting is an intimate storytelling podcast that jumps between the heart-wrenching and the eccentric. The only requirement? It has to be interesting. Warning: This podcast dives into the unfiltered, often dark reality of history, including violence and systemic corruption. Listener discretion is always advised.

A short series on the annual Jewish feasts and Bible prophecy

There’s something about buried treasure that catches someone’s attention like few other things. As soon as there’s the potential for uncovering hidden wealth, otherwise sane and reliable people will abandon their homes and regular lives and become obsessed with tracking down the treasure. Buried Treasure: A Collection of Strange Mysteries, Golden Legends, and Lucky Finds in the Search for Hidden Wealth chronicles some of the most interesting stories associated with hidden treasures and the people who went looking for them.

Japanese armor, also called yoroi, was made of a material much lighter than Western armor. Eastern warriors sacrificed some of the protection offered by typical Western armor, but gained agility and freedom of movement.Find out more about this historical Japanese dress in this podcast.