Billionaires, whether you love them or hate them, have shaped a big part of the modern tech world, and are well-known for building some of the most impressive business ventures. Latin America, though not a Silicon Valley, has individuals who have amassed a large amount of their own wealth, whether through going big on a single startup or by patiently build ... Show More
Nov 18
José Antonio Páez, The Peasant Who Became President (José Antonio Páez, El Peón Que Se Volvió Presidente)
<p>Though controversial, it would be plausible to say that Venezuela has always had controversial leaders, with some bringing glory to the nation, and others bringing sorrow and pain.</p><p><br/>In the case of José Antonio Páez, both things were simultaneously true, and this stro ... Show More
30m 18s
Nov 4
Guaraní, Paraguay's Hidden Heart (Guaraníes, El Corazón Escondido de Paraguay)
<p>There is a country in South America that is particularly "different" from its neighbors in many ways, but the most interesting is its language and culture: I'm talking about Paraguay.<br/><br/><br/>Not only is the only nation where the most-spoken language is an ... Show More
31m 6s
Oct 2024
Has the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle finally been solved?
Every year, an average of four planes and twenty boats vanish in this notorious area.
Straddling the line between legend and reality, the Bermuda Triangle has inspired countless adventure novels and films, continuing to captivate the public’s imagination. This vast region spans ... Show More
4m 11s
Oct 2022
Curious About The Bermuda Triangle
<p>In episode 209, we get curious about the Bermuda Triangle for Ana, Emma, and Auden of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Charlie, Ben, and Claire of Charlotte, North Carolina. What is the Bermuda Triangle and where is it? What strange things have happened in the Bermuda Triangle? Wha ... Show More
11m 53s
Jul 2024
Have We Found Amelia Earhart's Missing Plane? [VIDEO]
The disappearance of Amelia Earhart is one of the most popular unsolved mysteries of all time. Since Conspiracy Theories last covered the topic in 2019, there have been several updates. Now well over 85 years old, it’s one story that just won’t quit — unless, of course, we finall ... Show More
35m 11s
Aug 9
Selects: The Disappearance of Flight MH370, Part I
In 2014, a Boeing 777 airliner disappeared. Despite two full years of searching an area of ocean covering more than 120,000 square kilometers, it has never been found. It is the only unexplained missing vessel in modern aviation history. Listen to this classic episode and find ou ... Show More
41m 10s
Jun 2025
Episode 325 - Ghost Flight: The Vanishing of Malaysia Flight MH370 (Part One)
On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished without a trace. 239 people were on board — and 38 minutes after takeoff, the plane simply disappeared. No distress call. No radar contact. Nothing. In this two-part special, we dive deep into the haunting mystery of Malaysi ... Show More
51m 1s
May 2025
591: Mysteries of the Sea Vol 2: Ghost Ships & Desert Galleons | Unexplained Maritime Disappearances
<div>Throughout maritime history, ships have been found drifting with crews mysteriously vanished, leaving behind half-eaten meals and personal belongings undisturbed. The Mary Celeste in 1872, the Carroll A. Deering in 1921, and even modern vessels like the Kaz II in 2007 share ... Show More
33m 19s
Aug 2024
Phantom Islands: The Landmasses that Disappear
A phantom island is a purported island which was included on maps for a period of time, but was later found not to exist. They usually originate from the reports of early sailors exploring new regions, and are commonly the result of navigational errors, mistaken observations, unv ... Show More
48m 43s