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The Adventure Story Podcast: For lovers of Adventure, Archaeology, and Historical Mysteries.

Luke Richardson
Cambodia
Emerald Tablet
Balkans
Alchemy
Nikola Tesla
Knights Templar
Artifact Smuggling
Persian Empire
Koh Ker Temple
Freemasonry
Hermes Trismegistus
Bosnia
Survival Skills
Croatia
Albania
Romania
Istria
Sarajevo
Archaeology
Quetzalcoatl

Ever wonder really lies beneath the Great Sphinx? What secrets are hidden in Tesla’s lost notebooks? And seriously, where did they put the Ark of the Covenant? Hey, I’m Luke and spend my time writing adventure novels and daydreaming about ancient mysteries (Probably 30% writing, 70% daydreaming). The Adventure Story Podcast is my excuse to talk with the dreamers and the doers of adventure—those wh... more

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Latest Episodes

What did it really take to cross the world before modern travel?

In this episode, I'm joined by adventure novelist Colin Falconer, whose book Silk Road follows a Templar knight, a sharp-tongued priest, and a Mongol princess on a journey where surviv... more

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What if adventure isn’t a luxury, but something we actually need?

In this episode, I’m joined by explorer, author, and speaker Belinda Kirk to explore why adventure matters, not just the big, headline-grabbing kind, but the small moments of uncertai... more

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What if some of the last unexplored places on Earth aren’t distant mountains or remote islands, but hidden deep beneath our feet?

In this episode, I’m joined by world-renowned cave photographer Robbie Shone to explore vast, uncharted cave systems th... more

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This week on the Adventure Story Podcast, I'm chasing the stories of the women who took to the skies when the whole world expected them to stay firmly on the ground. They flew faster, higher, and further than anyone thought possible — and far too man... more

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Chris Fox
Best-selling author and master of world-building, author of Mitch Dinkle series and related archaeology-inspired works
Author, chrisfoxwrites.com
Episode: The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Lelde Benke-Lungevica
Australian-born Latvian writer and tour guide based in Riga
Life in Riga blog
Episode: Inside Riga: History, Culture and Hidden Gems with Lelde Benke-Lungevica
Patric Ryan
Historian and author
Colorado Springs-based researcher; author of works on Nikola Tesla
Episode: The Forgotten Man Behind Tesla’s Experiments with Patric Ryan
Nicholas Harvey
USA Today best-selling author of the AJ Bailey series; dive expert and writer.
Harvey Books (author's website)
Episode: Diving and Adventure Storytelling with Nicholas Harvey
Alistair Humphreys
Adventurer and author known for cycling around the world and redefining adventure
Episode: Redefining Everyday Adventures with Alistair Humphreys
Lynne Neiman
Travel advisor, podcaster, photographer, writer; founder of Wander Your Way and Wander Your Way Adventures
Wander Your Way / Wander Your Way Adventures
Episode: Why Wild Places Make the Best Adventure Stories with Lynne Nieman
Kevin Tumlinson
Author of the Dan Kotler Archaeological Thrillers Series
Author
Episode: Why Lost Artifacts Make Great Adventure Stories with Kevin Tumlinson
James Richardson
Author of The Valhalla Key and other archaeological adventure novels, with a degree in archaeology and extensive travel experience.
Episode: Unlocking the Secrets of the Valhalla Key: A Journey Through Myth and History
Nadine Slavinski
Adventure writer and sailor, with experiences across three oceans.
Episode: The Ultimate Wilderness with Nadine Slavinski

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Luke Richardson
Host of adventure-focused narrative interviews and author with background in fiction and exploration. Often discusses how real places inspire fiction and how legends intersect with history.

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The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Q: Where can listeners find your work?
Listeners can find Chris Fox's books at chrisfoxwrites.com and on major platforms like Apple, Amazon, and Audible, making his works widely accessible.
The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Q: How do these ideas influence your writing and world-building?
Fox explains that his work blends real-world science with imaginative speculation, using plausible biology, astronomy, and ancient technology to create immersive, believable speculative worlds for readers and viewers.
The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Q: What role do mythologies play in understanding these underground networks?
Mythologies offer a lens to interpret the adoptions and adaptations of ancient knowledge, implying that what many cultures depict in stories might reflect shared experiences or advanced technologies that were later woven into religious narratives.
The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Q: Why would ancient people build underground cities instead of living on the surface?
The discussion suggests motives such as protection from invaders and environmental pressures, though the evidence points to a complex combination of defense, climate considerations, and possibly spiritual or ritual reasons tied to regional mythologies.
The Derinkuyu Mystery with Chris Fox
Q: What is Derinkuyu and why is it significant?
Derinkuyu is an extensive underground city in Turkey that could house tens of thousands of people, featuring ventilation shafts, various rooms, and a self-contained water and food system, illustrating sophisticated ancient engineering and social organization.

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Listeners are drawn to immersive tales of exploration, ancient mysteries, and the craft of adventure writing. Episodes typically pair a knowledgeable host with guests who are authors, researchers, or explorers, and they orbit themes like archaeology, lost civilizations, historical intrigues, and real-world travel adventures. The show often blends rigorous context with storytelling flair—covering topics from Tesla and Edison-era science to famous expeditions, mythical or historical sites, and the practicalities of planning adventurous journeys. A notable strength is the host's dual lens as both a novelist and an interviewer, which helps translate complex research into engaging narratives while spotlighting the craft of writing adventure stor... more

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2. Lelde Benke-Lungevica
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5. Alistair Humphreys
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