Unexplained Mysteries - Spotify Studios

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Machu Picchu Pt. 1: Wonder of the World Jun 20, 2023

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In the early 20th century, a history professor from Yale introduced the world to Machu Picchu—an ancient Incan city built atop the Andes Mountains. The now-legendary site is a feat of engineering, hydrology, and physics. It’s also a place of mystery, posing questions that have baffled scholars for years.

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Cape Girardeau Jun 13, 2023

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In rural Missouri, a reverend’s granddaughter hunts for proof of a family secret….and stumbles into a government conspiracy.

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The Resurrection Jun 09, 2023

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The Jurassic Park film franchise brought dinosaurs to life using CGI and special effects. But, with advancing gene engineering technology, could dinosaurs actually be resurrected? If so, should they be? Would they even survive in 21st-century conditions? We may find out sooner than you think.

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The Myth Jun 07, 2023

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It's been thirty years since the first Jurassic Park film dazzled global audiences. Since then, the movie franchise has reshaped our understanding of dinosaurs. But should it? Though the filmmakers got some things right, some inaccuracies remained for dramatic effect, leaving many questions unanswered. What do we really know about velociraptors? Were they as formidable as they are depicted in the films? And if it was possible, what would a real-life Jurassic Park look like today?

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The Movie Jun 06, 2023

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To celebrate its 30th anniversary, we're digging deeper into a film that preyed on the world's fascination with dinosaurs and changed cinema as we know it: Jurassic Park. Based on the book by Michael Crichton and directed by Steven Spielberg, Jurassic Park tore through the box office to become the highest-grossing film ever upon its release — weaving innovative technology with groundbreaking practical effects to bring an ancient species long extinct... back to life.

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Lore Beyond the Shore: Mermaids Pt. 2 May 30, 2023

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For centuries, humans have had a deep fascination with mermaids. Most just think it would be fun to be them. Others claim to be descendants of the half-fish, half-human creatures.

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Lore Beyond the Shore: Mermaids Pt. 1 May 23, 2023

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With roughly 80% of our oceans unexplored, new species are constantly being discovered. But there is one species that has been sighted in different corners of the world since the beginning of time. Mermaids are half-fish, half-human, and all mystery. Do these creatures really exist, and if not, why are stories of them embedded in so many cultures?

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Mind, Body, and Super Strength May 16, 2023

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Some people are born with extraordinary abilities. Others may discover them when they least expect it.

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The Oracle at Delphi Pt. 2 May 09, 2023

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For centuries, the Oracle made prophecies while in a mind-altering trance. Thanks to their accurate predictions they played a pivotal role in the struggle for control of Greece.

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The Oracle at Delphi Pt. 1 May 02, 2023

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In ancient times, humans were desperate to make sense of the world. For centuries, people flocked to Delphi to speak with a mysterious fortune-teller and receive a prophecy. But because she was the most sought-after seer in the Mediterranean world, the wait could be an all-day event — if you got to see her at all.

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