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Expedition Unknown

Discovery
Archaeology
Treasure Hunting
World War II
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Bermuda Triangle
Dyatlov Pass
Gold
Church Of the Holy Sepulcher
Jesus Christ
D-Day
El Dorado
Himalayas
Nazareth
USS Cyclops
Flight 19
Butch Cassidy
Harold Lasseter
True Cross
Genghis Khan

Find out the truth behind popular, bizarre legends. Expedition Unknown, a podcast from Discovery, chronicles the adventures of Josh Gates as he investigates unsolved iconic stories across the globe. With direct audio from the hit TV show, you’ll hear Gates explore stories like the disappearance of Amelia Earhart in the south Pacific and the location of Captain Morgan's treasure in Panama. These au... more

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Searching a city of the dead, Josh unearths artifacts from the mysterious Etruscans who ruled central Italy before being conquered by the Roman Empire. A dig site unearths clues that reveal the Etruscans may have inspired Rome's greatest achievements... more

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Tackling the most famous prison break of all time, Josh retraces the 1962 Alcatraz escape. New leads take Josh from San Francisco to the jungles of Brazil where he finds witnesses and evidence that re-write the FBI's version of the story.

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Josh treks the punishing Donner Pass to uncover how desperate pioneers trapped by blizzards in the Sierra Nevada mountains turned to cannibalism. In an unprecedented six-month investigation, Josh retraces the steps of the courageous rescue teams.

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Recent Guests

Vincenzo Bellelli
Director of Tarquinia National Museum
Tarquinia National Museum
Episode: Finding Italy's Lost Empire
Amanda Williford
Curator with the Park Archives
Park Archives
Episode: Escaping the Rock
Frank Mullen
Historian and author of the Donner Party Chronicles
Historian
Episode: Donner Party Horror and Heroes
Bill Holmes
Archaeologist working with local historian on Johnson Ranch site
Archaeologist
Episode: Donner Party Horror and Heroes
Tim Tweetmire
Ultramarathoner helping with field research
Historian/Endurance Athlete
Episode: Donner Party Horror and Heroes
Mustafa Waziri
Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities
Egyptian Antiquities Authority
Episode: Egypt's City of the Dead
Mohammed Megahead
Renowned archaeologist
Egyptian archaeology programs
Episode: Egypt's City of the Dead
Ines Torres
Egyptologist
Thebes/ Luxor archaeological projects
Episode: Egypt's City of the Dead
Dr. Mustafa Waziri
Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egyptologist
Supreme Council of Antiquities, Egypt
Episode: Egypt's Lost Tombs

Host

Josh Gates
Explorer and Adventurer; Host of Expedition Unknown

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 737 ratings
  • Ai slop

    Josh is just AI now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Milkpizza
    United States13 days ago
  • Formulaic and Unsatisfying

    Although Josh Gates bills himself an archaeologist, he does precious little archaeology and never seems to find what he's looking for while making a lot of noise in the attempt. If you're interested in actual archaeology, I suggest Time Team.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RAKGB
    United States2 months ago
  • What’s with the ads?

    Started listening to the most recent episode September 10, and not 1 but 2 consecutive ads before the show even started, IN SPANISH! I don’t speak Spanish and yet I have to suffer through two consecutive commercials before I can even listen to the show? Makes me not even want to listen to the show anymore. Seriously, DO BETTER!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Williezme
    United States9 months ago
  • I like the show. On TV. There are some television shows that would work as a podcast. This isn't one of them.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    MattMac1172
    9 months ago
  • Some yall hateing like bro

    Why some yall hateing this show so good curse words dont even matter and audio is fine just as the show is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Playlistndjfhdbndndnd
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Ads are disruptive, with multiple spots before episodes.
Fans praise Josh Gates' storytelling and passion for history and exploration.
Some reviews compare it to the TV show, hoping for deeper audio-onlycontent or updates on projects.
Audio-only format struggles without visuals; some episodes rely on on-screen context.
Listeners appreciate the adventure and education, but some want more episode-specific detail.

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#149
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Finding Italy's Lost Empire
Q: Why did the Etruscans ultimately fall to Rome?
The episode suggests internal rivalries among competing city-states and a lack of unified military cohesion, which weakened the Etruscans against Rome's rising power.
Chasing the Mysteries of Moses
Q: What is OSL and why is it used here?
OSL stands for Optical Stimulated Luminescence; it measures the last time quartz grains were exposed to sunlight, helping date Bronze Age layers and determine if they align with the Exodus timeline. The process involves shielding samples from light, stimulating the minerals, and counting emitted photons to estimate age.
The Quest for El Dorado
Q: Is there still lost gold, that elusive thing the Spanish were after?
Yes, there is so much more to learn about El Dorado and the treasures that may still be hidden in the caves and mountains of Colombia.
Siberia's Coldest Case
Q: What are the strange injuries found on some hikers?
Some of the hikers had severe injuries, resembling those sustained in a car crash, including broken ribs and missing eyes or tongues, leading to speculation about the cause of death.
The Fortune of the Buzzard
Q: Where do you suspect that treasure is?
The place to start would be Reunion Island, where he said, with what I've buried here on the island.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Expedition Unknown

What is Expedition Unknown about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Fans likely tune in for high-stakes expeditions, historical mystery, and treasure/historic wreck investigations. Episodes blend real-world exploration with dramatic storytelling, focusing on aviation, maritime disasters, archaeology, and legendary cheats—delivered through first-person audio from on-site adventures. The show often features experts, historians, divers, and researchers who help illuminate forgotten histories, making it appealing to curiosity-driven, adventure-minded listeners seeking credible context and engaging narratives rather than pure entertainment. A standout is the recurring emphasis on uncovering truth through meticulous investigation paired with immersive, on-location audio rather than strictly fictional framing. Pot... more

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4. Legends of the Old West
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Recent guests on Expedition Unknown include:

1. Vincenzo Bellelli
2. Amanda Williford
3. Frank Mullen
4. Bill Holmes
5. Tim Tweetmire
6. Mustafa Waziri
7. Mohammed Megahead
8. Ines Torres

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