
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 118 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Hot on the trail of a massive stolen fortune, Josh chases the treasure of the infamous Spanish pirate Amaro Pargo. An exhaustive hunt of Pargo's stomping grounds in the Canary Islands leads Josh beneath an active volcano to dive for the pirate's hoar... more
The epic conclusion to Josh Gates' dive into a Kush king's flooded pyramid tomb. Josh scales a mountain to learn how the Kingdom of Kush conquered Egypt and braves the murky waters for one more dive to find the king's mummified remains.
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Josh Gates travels to the Kingdom of Kush to dive the flooded pyramid tomb of a king. The murky water provides zero visibility, and the pyramid is at risk of collapse -- but the dive could unlock the mystery of a civilization that once conquered Egyp... more
Plunging hundreds of feet below ground, Josh explores Spain's treacherous La Garma cave system and finds a floor littered with human remains more than 1,000 years old. Josh's deep dive is a quest for scientific proof of Spain's legendary King Pelayo.... more
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I might be the biggest expedition unknown fan with my dad. I loved learning all about the history and the old relics that you found.😃😄😀😄😃😄😀
Pirate gods in the latest episode and this is just dumb mystery’s at the museum is better. And people who have not watched mystery’s at the museum.
So I watch it on Disney+ and I think the show is amazing and I love gold
And silver and I wanna see you, Josh Gates I live in I live in the United States now live in Murfreesboro Tennessee so please come to my house
Josh is just AI now.
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.
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This show frames legendary and mysterious historical stories through on-location expeditions, expert interviews, and high-tech archaeology, often blending documentary-style investigation with dramatic storytelling. Episodes commonly center on ancient civilizations, famous disappearances, treasure hunts, and battlefield-era relics, using fieldwork, forensics, and new imaging to separate myth from evidence. Notable is a steady team of archaeologists, historians, and researchers guiding under-the-surface interpretations, along with adrenaline-driven exploration that appeals to curious, adventure-leaning listeners who want credible context behind sensational legends.
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Expedition Unknown launched 4 years ago and published 118 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Expedition Unknown include:
1. Robert Portis
2. Olaia Pena
3. Alejandro Garcia
4. Pablo Arias
5. José Ángel
6. Brad Gordon
7. Nick Ray
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