The outback of Australia is known for its deadly creatures… from the poisonous puncture of the Sydney Funnel Mouth Spider to the stealthy bite of the Eastern Brown Snake, Australia is teeming with creatures with the power to eradicate humankind – or, at least cause the early demise of those most unfortunate individuals to encounter them.
The legendary Bunyip is no exception. Join Into The Portal as we dig deep into the history of this elusive legendary giant.
The Legend of Kitezh has a rich history in Russian folklore that dates back as far as the 13th century A.D and possibly further into the days of the Rus, before the Mongol invasions began sweeping the continent from the East. The legend is steeped in violence and imperialism, and takes a turn into the paranormal with the legendary fall of Kitezh. Join Into The Portal for a whole new historical mystery that takes us back to the far East - Russia.
Read MoreMany of us know the name Amelia Earhart, and most who are familiar almost immediately think about her tragic disappearance along with navigator Fred Noonan in 1937. But Amelia’s story is so much more than just the mystery of her disappearance. Join us on Into The Portal for a special interview with Chris Williamson from The Chasing Earhart Podcast as we discuss the vanishing and inspirational legacy of Amelia Earhart.
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The life at sea is no place for a lady. However this was hardly the way to describe Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two fearless female pirates that lived during the Golden Era of Caribbean piracy of the 1700’s. What brief record exists of the lives of Anne Bonny and Mary Read were filled with enough notorious deeds to qualify the women for a place of honour beside Blackbeard and other well-known male pirates….
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The Case of the Braxton County Monster is definitely not your average Close Encounter case! Join Into The Portal for a special cryptid creature episode where we investigate the 1950’s spate of sightings in West Virginia of the infamous Flatwoods Monster.
Read MoreThe mysteries of the Giza Plateau continue for Into The Portal with yet another entry into the Underworld... The Shaft of Osiris, a multi-layer underground complex of chambers offers yet another intriguing case, the function of which has eluded researchers to date.
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Deep beneath the shifting sands of the Egyptian desert lies a forgotten place… a mysterious network of catacombs known as Giza’s Underworld. Long considered purely metaphorical, the ancient Egyptian concept of the Afterlife is conceived of as an intense journey through lakes of fire, carnivorous animals, pits of serpents, and devious deities. However, no one ever thought this place could exist in the physical realm, until now…
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Reference Map of the Great Lakes
Join Into The Portal for Part II of the Great Lakes Triangle: Vanished Planes. We explore the Kinross Incident, where a USAF F-89 fighter jet disappeared without a trace, the tragic circumstances of the United Airlines Flight 389, the cause of which continues to elude investigators to this day and much more. Theories abound in Part two of our Great Lakes Series… find out why this area has been dubbed the Deadliest Freshwater Graveyard in the World.
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The wreck of the Thomas Hume
Join Into The Portal for an all new adventure as we dive deep into The Great Lakes Triangle, one of the lesser known mysteries of our world. Notorious for vanishing ships, planes, and even people, the Great Lakes Triangle far exceeds the Bermuda Triangle in turns of sheer volume of wrecks and disappearances…
Read MoreCome along with Into The Portal and Double Density Podcast for a Cross Country Canadian Tour of the Paranormal! From Gold Rush Ghosts and tales of murder to mysterious UFO sightings and a Giant Hybrid Wolf-Bear creature - we covered it all in this week’s podcast!
Read MoreRock Gate: known to most as Coral Castle, this momentous stone garden in Florida has been referred to as the Stonehenge of the 21st century. Built by one man, Ed Leedskalnin, Rock Gate represents one of the most remarkable engineering feats achieved by a single individual - whose work was performed entirely in secret… Join us for Episode XI of Into The Portal as we join forces with The Mad Scientist Podcast to discuss levitation, ancient magnetism and the incredible legend of Coral Castle.
Read MoreNorth Sentinel, the smallest inhabited island within the Andaman range in the Bay of Bengal and home to a bizarre and curious peoples: the Sentinelese. These people, whose population numbers are unknown, have managed to remain isolated for over 60,000 years.Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of the North Sentinel Islanders is found in the dominant description: The People With No Fire. Join Into The Portal for a new adventure in the Bay of Bengal as we attempt to unravel the mystery of the last pre-Neolithic group in modern times.
Read MoreMany have heard of Siberia, but few can claim to know the many historic secrets and unexplained phenomena that are home to this vast hostile landscape…
From ghost armies that are known charge across the frozen waters until disappearing suddenly into the fog, to the many sightings of UFO's and USO's - Unidentified Submersible Objects - that soar from the depths across star strewn skies in dazzling displays of light, the areas of Lake Baikal and Lake Issyk-Kul have become well known for the sheer amount of unexplained events that have taken place throughout the ages…
Read MoreThe legend of the Thunderbirds is found in a plethora of indigenous cultures of North America and beyond, however most prefer to confine these mythic beasts within the realm of cautionary stories and tall tales to be shared after dark around the crackling fire. But could such giants exist in the skies above during our modern times? Join Into The Portal as we examine a myth of giant proportions!
Read MoreLegends tell of a Voodoo Queen of New Orleans who wandered the swamps whispering curses on those who dare cross her... Join Into The Portal as we explore the history and myth-conceptions related to ritual practices of Voodoo!
Coined by German novelist Jean Paul in 1796, the “double-goer” has taken on a mass of variations throughout human history. Referred to as the ‘cowalker’ in Scottish folklore, the Vardoger in Norse mythology, and the Fetch by the Irish tradition, Doppelgängers have walked this earth from the times of the ancient cultures up to present day…
Read MoreOgloi Khorkoi… the very name evokes a deep-seated horror in the minds of Mongolians living in the Gobi. A creature with the ability to kill on impact, whether through a fatal shower of toxic slime or electric shock, lying in wait under the cover of the shifting sands while ill-fated prey roam, unaware, on the surface…
Read MoreThe lost oasis of Zerzura represents one of the longest lived fascinations, stretching as far back at 13th century AD. Join Into the Portal as we trek back into the Sahara in search of one of the most elusive legendary ancient cities that continues to evade archeologists to this day.
Read MoreEpisode III took us to the dark WEIRD corners of the pre-scientific revolution world of Alchemy. Into the Portal was joined this week by none other than Travis J Dow of the History of Alchemy podcast, and we discussed the strange and downright icky lore of the legendary miniature humanoid: the Homunculus!
Read MoreOgopogo, a mysterious serpent lurking in the depths of Okanagan Lake, British Columbia, Canada. Join Into the Portal for an all new adventure as we explore our hometown Cryptid Creature: OGOPOGO!
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