THE World's MOST FORBIDDEN PLACES PART I

Fort Knox Bullion Depository

In Part I of our Forbidden Places Series, we dive deep to explore some of the most mysterious locations around the world. From famous strange place like Area 51, the Royal Living Quarters at Buckingham Palace, and the Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, to the lesser known weird locations like North Sentinel Island and Brazil’s Snake Island (Ilha da Queimada Grande), these are some of Earth’s most mysterious and restricted places.

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MYSTERIES OF THE VATICAN, THEIR SECRET ARCHIVES, AND MORE.

Saint Peter's Basilica (photo by MarcusObal at Wikimedia) — Saint Peter's Basilica (photo by MarcusObal at Wikimedia)

Did you know that during the American Civil War, both Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis wrote letters to the Pope trying to get him on their side? These letters are now stored in the Secret Vatican Archives, deep beneath the surface of Vatican City.

What else does the Catholic Church keep in these archives? And what are some other mysteries surrounding the smallest country in the world?

World's Most Dangerous Border: Korea's DMZ

Travel to the World's Most Dangerous Border: Korea's DMZ

Did you know that North and South Korea are still technically at war? The Korean Armistice Agreement, signed in 1953, was supposed to be a temporary ceasefire, until a proper treaty came along.

Over sixty years later and there is still no treaty. Instead we have two nations locked in a stand off. It’s one of the tensest military situations in the world, where it all comes to a head in one location. A place you can actually visit and see for yourself.

In our latest episode, we’re going to explore the Demilitarized Zone, or as it’s better known: the DMZ.

THE SECRET ROOM INSIDE MT. RUSHMORE

Mount Rushmore

The original design for one of America’s most recognized monuments was very different from its finished product. Lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum meant to depict the four presidents from the waist up and Susan B. Anthony was almost added to the landmark.

In this episode, we exploring the obscure history of Mt. Rushmore and the secret room built beneath the granite.

Surviving Mt. Everest's Deadliest Disaster w/ Alex Staniforth

Mt. Everest

Hear Alex Staniforth's incredible story of surviving Everest's two deadliest incidences and how he's overcome adversity.

The Gem of Cuba: Trinidad

Trinidad, Cuba

Listen to our favorite Cuba episode as we journey to Trinidad , where we try the amazing Canchanchara, dance in a three story cave, and hear from other travelers

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