Find out the truth behind popular, bizarre legends. Expedition Unknown, a podcast from Discovery, chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe. With direct audio from the hit TV show, you’ll hear Gates explore stories like the disappearance of Amelia Earhart in the south Pacific and the location of Captain Morgan's treasure in Panama. These authentic, roughshod journeys help Gates separate fact from fiction, and learn the truth behind these compelling stories. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
Expedition Unknown
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4.8(363 reviews)
110 episodes
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Quality39
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YouTube82
Engagement91
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Find out the truth behind popular, bizarre legends. Expedition Unknown, a podcast from Discovery, chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe. With direct audio from the hit TV show, you’ll hear Gates explore stories like the disappearance of Amelia Earhart in the south Pacific and the location of Captain Morgan's treasure in Panama. These authentic, roughshod journeys help Gates separate fact from fiction, and learn the truth behind these compelling stories. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
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Engagement91
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
Finding Italy's Lost Empire
Explorer Josh Gates unearths Etruscan artifacts, revealing how this lost civilization may have inspired Rome's greatest achievements in this interview.
May 13, 2026
Escaping the Rock
Explorer Josh Gates investigates the 1962 Alcatraz escape, uncovering new evidence and witnesses in Brazil that challenge the official FBI account.
May 6, 2026
Donner Party Horror and Heroes
Explorer Josh Gates investigates the harrowing Donner Party tragedy and the heroic rescue efforts in this gripping interview.
110 total episodes available with 40 transcripts
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