Parcast Classic: El Dorado
GONE23 Mar 2020

Parcast Classic: El Dorado

Due to the unfortunate spread of COVID-19, Parcast has decided to halt recording for the time-being. This is a precautionary measure taken to ensure the safety of our hosts and staff. In the meantime, we're excited to share one of our classic episodes that we know you'll enjoy! Since the first Europeans set foot in South America in the late 1400s, explorers have been captivated by this mythical city hidden within the jungles of the Andes Mountains. After centuries of expeditions and countless lives lost in the pursuit, no man has actually ever laid eyes on El Dorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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“The Golden Submarine” - Japanese submarine I-52

“The Golden Submarine” - Japanese submarine I-52

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11 Feb 201945min

The Stolen Treasure of Montezuma

The Stolen Treasure of Montezuma

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“Unfortunate Son” - Michael Rockefeller

“Unfortunate Son” - Michael Rockefeller

The son of the governor of New York, and one of the wealthiest families in the world, Michael Rockefeller was on an art-collecting expedition in Dutch New Guinea when he went missing in 1961. He was l...

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“Camera Shy” - The Disappearance of Louis Le Prince

“Camera Shy” - The Disappearance of Louis Le Prince

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Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi

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17 Des 201847min

JFK's Brain - Stolen from the National Archives

JFK's Brain - Stolen from the National Archives

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3 Des 201854min

The Great Mogul Diamond

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19 Nov 201843min

The Library of Alexandria

The Library of Alexandria

Home to possibly 700,000 books, including works by Homer, Plato, and Socrates, this ancient library in the heart of Egypt was destroyed thousands of years ago. Is there any hope we will find these val...

5 Nov 201849min

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