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Does the near-mythical Ark of the Covenant still exist today? Countless people have thought so, dedicating their lives to finding this holy relic, all to no avail. Now Robert Cornuke, a modern-day adventurer, using the Bible as his guide, thinks he may know the exact location of the Ark. Join Cornuke as he embarks on this exciting and breathtaking adventure.

Discover the interesting, outlandish, and dark secrets you wish your tour guide would tell you about all the world’s most popular landmarks. Everything you thought you knew about your favorite travel destinations? There’s so much more. Curated by the relentlessly curious travel journalist...

In Holy Land: An Introduction to Biblical Archaeology, leading archaeology expert and Catholic Theological Union professor Fr. Leslie J. Hoppe (PhD, Northwestern) reveals the Holy Land to you in a new light. The first lecture of the course introduces you to the enterprise of "biblical archaeology". Under Fr. Hoppe’s expert guidance, you will then learn about the histories and cultures of civilizations from the Iron Age up through the arrival of the Muslims in Jerusalem. Discover the legacy in stone still standing amidst the dust of civilizations.

For anyone who ever wanted to be an archaeologist, Ian Graham could be a hero. This lively memoir chronicles Graham's career as the "last explorer" and a fierce advocate for the protection and preservation of Maya sites and monuments across Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. It is also full of adventure and high society, for the self-deprecating Graham traveled to remote lands such as Afghanistan in wonderful company.

Dig into Ireland’s past

In collaboration with the newly non profit organisation, Archaeological Rescue Foundation.inc, this podcast offers news, interviews and up to date information on important excavations around the globe.Specifically, our podcast will be taking a look at 'rescue archaeology' where sites are at risk of imminently threat by construction, development, or other land modifications such as erosion. It is a time-sensitive and often urgent field that aims to save historical and cultural information from being lost forever due to human activity or natural agencies.

Ever wonder really lies beneath the Great Sphinx? What secrets are hidden in Tesla’s lost notebooks? And seriously, where did they put the Ark of the Covenant? Hey, I’m Luke and spend my time writing adventure novels and daydreaming about ancient mysteries (Probably 30% writing, 70% daydreaming). The Adventure Story Podcast is my excuse to talk with the dreamers and the doers of adventure—those who craft epic quests from their laptops, and real-world explorers who laugh in the face of GPS. Plus, I'll share some of the misadventures that inspired my books and look back on some of the ...

Stroll through the gardens and experience a taste of the daily life of the area's earliest inhabitants.