They say that crisis and pain create great men and women, but life really went a bit too far with Juana Azurduy - first, she lost her parents, and then she would go on to lose her children... but it's what happened in the middle of these things that would mark her remarkable story as a heroine in the fight for Bolivia's independence. A curious girl during h ... Show More
Jan 13
Occult Rituals, From Pachamama to Caribbean Voodoo (Rituales Ocultos, de la Pachamama al Vudú Caribeño)
Latin America is a melting pot of cultures, as you'll already know - Spanish culture mixing with Amerindian tradition, and with African rituals combining with Aztec, Mayan, British and... Dutch(?) influences, somehow - so you already know that there's going to be very bold and un ... Show More
31m 58s
Dec 30
Trained for War, Used for Crime (Entrenados para la Guerra, Usados por el Crimen)
As a soldier in Latin America, what happens when you retire? One could think that each state would have a great retirement plan for each soldier who has risked their life for their nation: a decent home, a dignified compensation, health benefits... but this couldn't be further fr ... Show More
29m 23s
Dec 23
Pepe Mujica, The President Who Was Just Another Neighbor (Pepe Mujica, El Presidente que Era un Vecino Más)
Despite the traditionally sketchy leaders we've had in Latin America in the past century, one of the most memorable and internationally loved Latin American presidents in recent times has been José Alberto "Pepe" Mujica.Even though he was quite unconventional in his origins, the ... Show More
28m 47s
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 2025
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