An international group of climbers are close to summiting one of the world’s tallest, and most dangerous, mountains. Their goal was to reach the peak by mid-afternoon and get down before dark when temperatures drop to 40 below and the thin air and darkness can leave climbers confused and lost. But problems with the rope line have put them behind and they are ... Show More
Jun 2021
K2: The Savage Mountain | Fredrik Sträng, Pt. 2: On Surviving K2 | 5
<p>On August 1, 2008 Mountaineer Fredrik Sträng was on K2, the second highest mountain on Earth. He’d reached Camp 4 at 26,000 feet and was ready for the final push up to the summit. But Sträng and another member of his team decided to call off their summit bid when they saw clim ... Show More
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The Canoe Con | El Dorado | 2
<p>The Darwins trick the police into thinking John’s dead and decide they need to flee the country.</p><p>Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. <a href="https://wondery.app.link/ ... Show More
45m 39s
Jul 2022
Hitler Diaries | Hoaxed | 3
<p>The stories around the diaries and their authenticity begin to unravel. For all the people who have their reputations and their livelihoods on the line, who will survive this humiliating scandal? And who, when the dust settles, will still come out on top?</p><p>Listen early an ... Show More
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