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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE A thrilling adventure of danger and deep-sea diving, historic mystery and suspense, by the author of Shadow Divers Finding and identifying a pirate ship is the hardest thing to do under the sea. But...

From the authors of the #1 bestselling The Sea Hunters come more unforgettable true adventures with famous shipwrecks. Abridged, five CDs, 6...

Captain Kidd has gone down in history as America's most ruthless buccaneer. However, Captain William Kidd was no career cut-throat; he was a tough, successful New York sea captain who was hired to chase pirates. Across the oceans of the world, the pirate hunter, Kidd, pursued the pirate, Culliford. One man would hang in the harbor; the other would walk away with the treasure. The Pirate Hunter is both a masterpiece of historical detective work and a page-turner.

David L. Mearns has discovered some of the world's most fascinating and elusive shipwrecks. The Shipwreck Hunter chronicles his most intriguing finds. It describes the extraordinary techniques used, the detailed research, and mid-ocean stamina and courage required to find a wreck thousands of feet beneath the sea, plus the moving human stories that lie behind each of these oceanic tragedies. Combining the adventuring derring-do of Indiana Jones with the precision of a scientist, The Shipwreck Hunter opens an illuminating porthole into the shadowy depths of the ocean.

Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single, masterful deception. We’ll meet the brilliant con artists, the charismatic cult leaders, and the scientific frauds who managed to fool the world.But the real mystery isn't how they did it. It's...

The Plant Hunter's Atlas is a volume telling some of the most extraordinary tales of horticultural discovery and exploring the characters behind the stories. Taking in the world's inhabited continents and spanning the centuries, the stories range from tales of derring-do in the age of discovery to modern-day botanists working at the cutting-edge of science. The text explores how plant hunters have been inspired by everything from scientific curiosity to economic greed, and their own ingrained sense of adventure.

Dive into the exhilarating, raw account of the early California gold rush years, 1851-1854, through the eyes of Scottish adventurer and artist, J. D. Borthwick. Originally published in 1857 as Three Years in California, this captivating narration has been reproduced under the more evocative title, The Gold Hunters. Join us as we journey back in time with Borthwicks vivid storytelling. (Summary by Sue Anderson)

The year 2009 marks the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery of the majestic river that bears his name. Just in time for this milestone, Douglas Hunter, sailor, scholar, and storyteller, has written the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure that put New York on the map. Hudson was commissioned by the mighty Dutch East India Company to find a northeastern passage over Russia to the lucrative ports of China. But the inscrutable Hudson, defying his orders, turned his ship around and instead headed west....

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we follow an intrepid orchid hunter through the vibrant landscapes of Colombia. This captivating travelogue explores bustling cities, diverse cultures, and the rich flora and fauna encountered along the way. Set against the backdrop of a pivotal moment in history—the French attempt to construct a canal in Panama—our protagonist navigates the complexities of a world where European and South American elites are celebrated, while the indigenous peoples are often overlooked. With a keen eye for detail, the narrative unfolds as the hunter recounts ...

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After struggling to find his footing as a novelist, ODonnell discovered an unexpected passion that captivated readers his adventurous pursuit of ghosts, which he dubbed Superphysical Research. This newfound interest led him to engage friends and strangers alike, gathering their haunting tales and eerie encounters with spirits. Eager for firsthand experience, he willingly spent nights in reputedly haunted houses, delving into the past to unearth the tragic events that may have given rise to these restless souls. In this captivating collection, ODonnell shares his most thrilling and chilling ...

Created By: Eric Luthi and Michael Blain-Rozgay underwoodpress.com/podcastsOpening:Rufus Hardy, Fishcop. After twenty-seven years working for the Department of Fish and Game, he’s ready to collect on his pension. But, the universe, it seems, has other plans for him. The Olympic National Park hosts 4 different temperate rainforests. Each one is dense. Each one is dark. Each one hosts old growth trees dating back a thousand years. Now, they host something even older - - and darker. HighlightsOn a routine check of an out of bounds campfire, Officer Rufus Hardy and his new ...

The U-Boat Hunters by James Brendan Connolly. The author takes the listener on a tour of various ships used in WW1. He discusses the boats and the seamen who occupy them and their encounters with the German U-boats. It is a collection of short stories, each one complete, about them all. The author was also an Olympic athlete; winning a bronze, silver and gold medal in the Athens Olympics of 1896 and a silver in the Paris games of 1900.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-u-boat-hunters-by-james-brendan-connolly--6718056/support.

Join Chalkley J. Hambleton as he embarks on a gripping journey back to the summer of 1860, when he, like many others, was caught in the throes of gold fever. Amid Chicagos economic depression, Hambleton and his partners set off for the Pikes Peak gold rush, hauling 24 tons of mining equipment across the Great Plains. Through his vivid storytelling, youll experience their encounters with buffalo herds, Native Americans, and the disheartened multitude of gold seekers returning empty-handed. Setting camp near Mountain City, Colorado, Hambletons tale is a captivating account of hope, ...

Join us on Tdr Now and The Heritage Hunters Podcast (thhp) with Host Dawn Piercy and The Heritage Huntress, her somewhat trusty AI bot. We are climbing trees and turning leaves, grab your saucers, because tea will be spilt! Learn about your favorite old school Monarchs, and about their intimate family lives, the people surrounding them, their voyage to America, and the 600 Royal Descendants that followed from an actual direct descendant. How did they live? What where they like as individuals? Not just as a Queen or King. Those are mear titles. A non bias look into their lives and those that

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A show that deep dives into conspiracies from around the world. We aim to reach out to subject matter experts, compile information, and present it to you, the listener. We hope you have a definitive opinion by the end of the episode. www.thefacthunter.com

Conny und Basti nehmen ihre Zuhörenden in diesem Podcast mit in die Welt rätselhafter Vorfälle und dunkler Mythen. Jenseits des mythologischen Mainstreams stellen die beiden Podcaster in den einzelnen Folgen spannende Fälle aus den Tiefen des bislang Unerklärten vor. Dabei beleuchten sie die Phänomene stets multiperspektivisch. Sie nehmen unterschiedliche Positionen ein, diskutieren verschiedene Argumente und nähern sich der Lösung der Fälle schließlich doch gemeinsam und auf eine Art und Weise, die Spannung aufbaut und Lust darauf macht, mehr zu hören von diesen Phänomenen, ...

Story Hunter Podcasts is a narrative podcasting network, that aims to tell you unforgettable true stories. Our story-driven podcasts focus on true crime, unsolved mysteries, fascinating history and the paranormal. It was founded in 2020 by producer and writer Catherine Fogarty. Catherine is the president of www.bigcoatmedia.com a Canadian television production company. Our podcasting studios are located in Toronto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We did a thing!That thing is DIARY OF A GHOST HUNTER where we will be bringing you a weekly peek into our crazy world where we run ghost tours, do private investigations, go on adventures, spend countless hours researching paranormal activity and try not to have nervous breakdowns while using technology.This podcast is going to be keeping is super REAL, as we tell YOU about what goes on behind the scenes of our business/es.It's complicated!We want to let you in to what makes us laugh and what thrills us and what makes us cringe in total disbelief.We will review books, movies and interview ...