Weird Archeology

Episode 47: The Mystery of Oak Island Part 2 - The Mystery Deepens

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of Oak Island, the legendary site of a fortune in undiscovered buried treasure. When a new treasure seeker joins the hunt, it seems the mystery may be solved. But a series of traps continue to thwart the searchers. Who set them and why? And what, if anything, is so valuable that its owner would go to such lengths to keep it safe? 

Episode 46: The Mystery of Oak Island Part 1 - Pirates and Puns

Nestled off the southern coast of Nova Scotia is a small, tree covered island with a bottomless mystery. This privately owned island has been the target of treasure hunters for over two hundred years. If the rumors and legends are true, a vast fortune lies buried under the island, sealed off in a complex maze of booby-trapped tunnels. This treasure, claimed to be long lost bounty from ruthless pirates or ancient secret societies, has captivated archeologists for centuries. Even today, seekers still continue the search, making it perhaps the most expensive treasure hunt in history.

Fortean Roundup: July - Thievery and Cowsh*t

Matt and EJ cover the recent Fortean news, tackling more big cat stories, red-eyed Sasquatches, archeological incompetence and stolen artifacts from the earth and beyond. Plus, we talk about alien's favorite music and what concert they just can't miss. 
 
Big cat followup: 
https://www.devonlive.com/news/uk-world-news/big-cat-found-dead-near-8981171
 
Red-eyed Sasquatch: 
https://nypost.com/2024/07/06/us-news/terrified-teens-spot-bigfoot-with-glowing-eyes-in-kisatchie-national-forest/
 
Ancient Apocalypse cancelled: 
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/01/netflix-ancient-apocalypse-canceled
 
UFO over Red Rocks: 
https://nypost.com/2024/06/29/us-news/dozen-spot-ufo-soaring-above-red-rocks-amphitheater/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost
 
Durandal stolen: 
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/world/europe/rocamadour-excalibur-durandal-missing.html

Fortean Roundup: June - Hollow Earth Resurfaces

Matt and EJ dive into the recent Fortean news, covering giant sea creatures, the quest to catch up to interstellar objects, unexplained structures in the desert and new theories on the hollow earth myth. 
 
Hoodwinker fish: 
https://www.yahoo.com/news/rare-7-foot-fish-washed-191858184.html
 
Thylacine follow up: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJbTCszHtoA
 
Strange sounds from Loch Ness:
https://www.irishstar.com/news/loch-ness-monster-mysterious-noise-32949928
 
Catching up to Oumuamua: 
https://www.irishstar.com/news/loch-ness-monster-mysterious-noise-32949928
 
Colossal squid video: 
https://hakaimagazine.com/news/visiting-the-kraken-at-home/
 
Vegas monolith:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/monolith-las-vegas-nevada-desert-gass-peak/
 
Aliens inside the hollow earth: 
https://futurism.com/harvard-scientists-unknown-civilization-cryptoterrestrials

Episode 26: The Curse of the Pharaohs Part 4 - The Wings of Death

Matt and EJ conclude their investigation of the cure of Tutankhamen's tomb and the mysterious deaths surrounding its discovery. We talk about the fates that befell the archeologists and visitors, and the true origins of the legend of the curse.