Welcome to X Marks the Mic! – the podcast where history meets adventure! Join 11-year-old Julian and his 7-year-old brother Ben, plus their dad Andrew (a big kid at heart), as they hunt down the world’s greatest lost treasures. From sunken ships like the Atocha to ancient jungle secrets, each episode is packed with epic stories, clues, and discoveries. We’ll share facts, theories, and some treasure-hunting tricks of our own. Whether you love history, mystery, or just a great adventure—this show is for you!—grab your compass and join X Marks the Mic! 🎧🧭
X Marks The Mic
Claim This Podcastby Jules and Ben
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Welcome to X Marks the Mic! – the podcast where history meets adventure! Join 11-year-old Julian and his 7-year-old brother Ben, plus their dad Andrew (a big kid at heart), as they hunt down the world’s greatest lost treasures. From sunken ships like the Atocha to ancient jungle secrets, each episode is packed with epic stories, clues, and discoveries. We’ll share facts, theories, and some treasure-hunting tricks of our own. Whether you love history, mystery, or just a great adventure—this show is for you!—grab your compass and join X Marks the Mic! 🎧🧭
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Recent Episodes
July 25, 2025
The Rosetta Stone: Cracking The Code Of Ancient Civilizations
<p>Join Ben and Julian as they journey deep into the Egyptian desert to uncover the mystery of the Rosetta Stone!</p><p>What is this strange slab of stone with three different scripts?</p><p>And how did it help the world finally understand ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, the boys dig into the true story of how a forgotten artifact helped unlock the secrets of the Pharaohs.</p><p>Packed with adventure, sound effects, and curious questions, it’s the ultimate history mystery for kids!</p><p><br></p><p>Fun fact: We actually visited Egypt as a family—cruised down the Nile, saw the pyramids, the Sphinx, and the real hieroglyphs up close!Now we’re sharing the magic with you.</p><p><br></p><p>So grab your explorer’s hat and follow the X—because this week on X Marks the Mic, knowledge is the real treasure.</p>
July 6, 2025
Discovering The Terracotta Warriors!
<p>Step into ancient China with Ben, Jules and Keane as they uncover one of the world’s most jaw-dropping archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors! </p><p><br></p><p>From life-sized clay soldiers to buried battle formations and rivers of mercury, this episode explores the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang—a ruler so powerful, he built an army to guard him in the afterlife.</p><p><br></p><p>With wild true stories (like the farmer who accidentally found a warrior’s nose), smart humor, and epic sibling banter, X Marks the Mic takes listeners on a time-traveling adventure through ancient empires and modern tech. Learn how scientists today use AI, laser scanners, and ground-penetrating radar to explore a tomb that’s still sealed after 2,000 years.</p><p><br></p><p>So grab your shovel (or your headphones) and get ready to dig up some history! </p>
June 21, 2025
Antikythera: The Long Lost Greek Computer
<p>Dive into the thrilling mystery of the Antikythera Mechanism in this action-packed episode of X Marks the Mic! Today, we have a very special episode—because for the first time ever, we’re inviting a guest onto the show! Joining hosts Ben, Jules and their goofy Dad is none other than their big tech genius brother, Keane, in a guest-starring role. </p><p><br /></p><p>Together, the team uncovers the secrets of the world’s oldest analog computer, lost for 2,000 years in a Greek shipwreck. Found in 1901 by sponge divers, this bronze, gear-powered gadget predicted solar eclipses, tracked planets, and even timed the Ancient Olympics! With Keane’s help, our hosts break down the mind-blowing tech behind the Mechanism, while taking listeners on a time-traveling adventure to the Aegean Sea, exploring the Roman ship’s treasures and the genius behind this ancient invention.</p><p><br /></p><p>Tune in for laughs, facts, and a cosmic journey that’ll leave you shouting, “X Marks the Mic!”</p>
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