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07-18/Minisode
King John’s Crown Jewels
The premiere Patreon Exclusive Minisode examines one of history's most astounding mystery surrounding the missing crown jewels of none other than King John, one of England's most loathed monarchs in all of history. Many have searched, but none can claim victory in this most elusive treasure hunt in all of England.
08-18/Minisode
Charlie Red Star
Historically one of the lesser-known UFO cases, this unique Canadian phenomenon that spanned the years of 1975-76 in Manitoba was given the endearing name Charlie Red Star by the locals who witnessed it. Join Into The Portal as we dive deep into Grant Cameron's expose on one of the most mysterious regular occurrences with the unknown...
Special Mention: Our Strange Skies Podcast
09-18/Minisode
The Vanished Cyclops
One of the most notorious sinkings in all maratime history, the vanishing of the USS Cyclops in March of 1918 launched a massive recovery mission that never successfully found its target. Join Into The Portal for an investigative retelling of this legendary vanished ship.
10-18/Minisode
Robert The Doll
Do you believe in haunted objects? Although lesser known, Robert the Doll is considered the original haunted doll of America that has inspired fear in countless people who have crossed him.Of questionable origins, the mystery of Robert the Doll continues to this day.
11-18/Minisode
International Man of Mystery: Lord Lucan
Join ITP for November's Patreon-Exclusive Minisode féaturing an all-real modern tale of murder and suspense that has lasted more than 45 years! We discuss none other than one of the most notorious missing persons, the mysterious Lord Lucan.
11-18/Full-Length Episode
The Yeren
Join Into the Portal for an all-new Patreon Exclusive full length episode! This month Andrew takes us on a journey to the far east to uncover evidence and anecdotes about a most mysterious creature lurking in the highlands of central China: The Yeren.
Translated as Wild Man, stories abound over thousands of years about a red-haired humanoid creature. Is it human, ape, or somewhere in between?
12-18/Minisode
The Mystery of The Min Min Lights
The mystery of the Min Min lights has existed in Australian lore for decades, even centuries perhaps... the shimmering orb-like lights have been documented chasing truckers down highways, passing lone cowboys in the dead of night, or even dancing about the tree line in the most remote parts of Channel Country.
Join Into The Portal for an examination of the history and explanations of the min min lights phenomena... FREE for all our listeners as a special Patreon preview over the Holiday season, only until the New Year!
12-18/Full-Length Episode
Mystery of the Vanished Amber Room
Admired across Europe from its inception in 1701, the incredible Eighth Wonder of the World known more commonly as the Amber Room became a frontispiece for the achievements of Germanic craftsmen.
Gifted to Peter the Great, the Amber Room stood proudly in St. Petersburg until it was theft during World War Two by the official Nazi effort to reclaim all symbols of German heritage and prowess. The infamous Amber Room was lost in the chaotic end of the war, and remains THE most valuable missing artwork stolen by the Nazi Regime.
01-19/Minisode
Wrangel Island
Referred to as "a place frozen in time," a place known as Wrangel Island has loomed large in the imaginations of man for centuries.
Join us on Into The Portal for a special Patreon Minisode discussing the fascinating history of Wrangel Island.
01-19/Full-Length Episode: Mystery of the Menehune
Although the Menehune remain unconfirmed by conventional scientific practices, much the same as Brownies in the UK, the Hawaiian people keep the legends alive through tradition of storytelling about these mythical small people who were pushed to the periphery lands upon the arrival of Tahitian settlers.
02-19/Minisode: The House of Faces
A brand new Minisode has arrived, and February brings the mystery of Belmez, a baffling case of faces which appeared on the kitchen floor of the Pereira/Camara's in 1971... Join hosts Amber and Andrew for a fun look at the intersection of urban legend, historical mystery, and a bunch of creepy, creeeeepy faces.
Special thanks to our producer Charlene Ramler and to all you lovely folk - including our latest patreon members Daniel and Kristy!! You ALL rock!
02-19/Full-Length: Orang Pendek | The Little Man of the Forest
Sumatra’s most mysterious creature has yet to be unveiled in the light to modern scientists, but just what is the Orang Pendek, Homo Hominid, or something else altogether?
Special thanks to our producer Charlene Ramler and all our Patrons - YOU GUYS ARE DA BOMB.
03-19/The Seneca Guns
Although the phenomenon is not endemic to the East Coast of North America, ITP focuses on the mysterious Seneca Guns - thunderous, chest shattering booms emanating from seemingly nowhere, with no earthly explanations to solve the mystery of their origins.
These distant booming roars have been around long before human technologies capable of producing such deep-seated tectonic booms... only adding to the ongoing mystery.
Thank you to all our members for all your continued support and to our Producer Charlene Ramler.
03-19/ FULL LENGTH: The Ark of the Covenant
This time ITP takes look at one of the most elusive lost artifacts of all time and an item said to possess great power… the Ark of the Covenant. Crafted from acacia wood and laid with gold, the Ark was said to contain the Ten Commandments Moses received from God on the top of Mount Sinai as the Jews continued their Exodus from Egypt towards the Promised Lands.
Needless to say, its a legend of Biblical proportions!
04-19 MINISODE: Hauntings of Leap Castle
We are finally back with Aprils full length release. This time we take a trip to Southern Ireland long before the republic was born, and back in time to the old and brutal kingdoms, waring clans and endless bloodshed that ruled the land.. Leap Castle was one such place and is said to remain one of Europes most haunted places. However this particular local is not like any other castle, the cruelty and death that haunts its walls has even said to evoke the omen of an elemental. Join us as we discuss the infamous Hauntings at Leap Castle.
04-19 MINISODE: The Nazca Lines
Lying hidden in plain sight deep in the heart of the Peruvian desert exist curious figures etched into the earth as geo-glyphs. Persisting for thousands of years in the arid lowlands, these massive images remain in the landscape as markers of a people long since past. However the true purpose of these symbols remains largely a mystery, the last unknown remnants of the infamous Nazca culture that once flourished in such hostile terrain have been lost in he sands of time. What was the true purpose of the legendary Nazca Lines?
05-19 minisode: the tunguska event of 1908
Here it is! The May not-so-mini Minisode (hahah!)
Join us as we discuss the bizarre event that rocked the Siberian taiga and continues to elude definitive explanations to this day. Was it a meteor impact? An Earthbound event? Or possibly something more strange…
05-19 Man or myth: King Arthur
Hello all you Ancient Explorers! Welcome to the much anticipated release of ITP's May full length feature episode! This time around we discuss the legends of King Arthur, was he a real man? A mix of multiple figures? Or just a mere fable... Join ITP as we discuss his lost bones, the court at Camelot and the evidence of a real King!
06-19 The missing head of oliver cromwell
The infamous head of Oliver Cromwell suffered a tumultuous and ill-documented journey through history, spending time in the Westminster Abbey, disinterred and mounted on a stake for several decades before ending up in murky alleys of the black market.. Join ITP for a whole new historical mystery this month only on Patreon!
06-19 THE LOST TREASURE OF THE FLOR DE LA MAR
Welcome to Into The Portal’s Patreon exclusive episode for all you amazing Ancient explorers and Paranormal Scholars! This time we take a look at The Lost Treasure of The Flor de La Mar, one the greatest treasures still lost to this day, with some claiming to have found it but without the any proof... and so it remains elusive to treasure seekers and historians alike. Will it ever be found? And what exactly happened that fateful day.
07-19 Secrets of the Hollow Earth
In ancient times, the concept of a subterranean land inside the Earth appeared in the mythology, folklore and legends of many cultures around the world. A place by many names including Agartha, Mu, Hsi Tien, and Shambala, the tales always tell of an advanced collection of peoples living in a vast underworld network of cities, forests and oceans that exist unbeknownst to modern human civilization... but could any of this be true?
Join ITP for the July Full Length Episode exploring various ideas surrounding the Hollow Earth only on Patreon!
08-19 The Leshii
Join us for Into The Portal's late July Minisode as we venture into the depths of the Siberian wilderness and discuss the Leshii.... Humanoid beings who watch over the Russian wilderness and are considered as ancient forest gods by many.
Thanks to all our patreon community for all our new patrons and our OG continuous supporters! You ALL rock!!!
09-19 The webber
This particular tale originates in Western Newfoundland in the community of Stephensville, a coastal community that faces the gulf of St Lawrence that has entertained a prolific history for many decades...
The legend of the Webber describes a horrible looking feral woods creature with webbed hands and feet and a grotesque countenance to all who befall it. The Webber terrorizes campers, those broken down on the side of the highway, canoodling teenagers and the like. This is a true Canadian campfire folktale for y'all this month!
Source material for this episode comes from Haunted Grounds: Ghost Stories From the Rock by Dale Jarvis.
09-19 bob lazar & ufo’s
Welcome back Into The Portal for another exclusive full length episode for all you amazing Ancient Explorers and beyond! We watched the Bob Lazar documentary on Netflix a while back and talked about covering it and finally here we are. It's an absolutely bizarre story with so much that just doesn't add up. Make sure you check out the film if you haven't already and if you don't have Netflix there are other ways to watch it as well such as YouTube! UFO's, Element 115, Government cover ups and more. Only on Into The Portal
10-19 Australia’s Wild Man: The Yowie
Whats up Ancient Explorers! We're finally back with a full length episode for you all to enjoy. This time taking a trip back to Australia, in search of the elusive and mysterious creature known as The Yowie. A relic hominid? A mysterious unknown ape species? A beast from another realm? ... On this episode we discuss curious sightings throughout history, evidence and our thoughts on The Yowie.
10-19 Spectral Strongholds
We’ve got TWO chilling cases of Spectral Strongholds for all you loyal patrons out there! These are both places that are saturated with chillingly cold-blooded histories that took place behind its formidable walls - we’re talking murder, betrayal, torture and unjustness beyond our modern imaginations... so get comfy and prepared to be spooked just the right amount for the Halloween Season!
Special thank you to Sophie Claire for sharing her experience at Chillingham Castle. See the photos below to check out what could be a spirit residing in the historic grounds of Chillingham!
Thank you to all of our Patreon Supporters, and to our Producer Jorden U!
Champ: The Monster of Lake Champlain
Feels good to be back again with a brand new Monster for all you Paranormal Scholars, Ancient Explorers and beyond! This time we take a trip out East in search of one North Americas most famous Lake Cryptids, Champ. But just what exactly have people been seeing over the centuries in lake Champlain? Surely not all accounts can be chalked up to a large fish.. ;) Let us know what you think below everyone.
Siberian Hell Hole
In this episode we are dealing with deep drilling and deep earth exploration in remote Siberia in connection to the idea of accessing what some would call the pits of hell - long imagined in cultures across time and around the world. But could such a place exist? We get into a highly contentious case that includes some surprising 'found' audio heard at the about the 14 minute mark of the episode - be warned, it can startle you if you're not expecting it!!
Thank you to all of you for your continued support!
The Mystery of Nan Madol
The legendary ruins of Nan Madol rest amongst the thick mangroves atop a remote lagoon. This place, located in the distant Pacific features structures of a full functioning Chiefdom and religious centre, its last inhabitants departing and leaving little information behind. Why exactly it was constructed is a mystery. With so much hidden beneath this place, reclaimed by the earth its legends of flying stones and magic used in its construction persist to this day!
Legendary Monster-Sized Turtles
Giant turtles, a title that at first glance is ordinary and relatively mundane... But here on Into The Portal we are always looking for things of Monstrous proportions! In ancient writings as well as modern first hand account from sailors and adventurers alike, there exist stories of encounters wth turtles so large they were either mistook as islands, or used as roofs for some structures..
We’ve seen symbology and myth behind these creatures embedded into the artwork and oral traditions of civilizations across centuries and all around the globe. This time on Into The Portal we discuss encounters and writings across the centuries, as well are very modern cases of legendary turtles that are truly beyond belief. Do some of these giant beasts still exist today?