In this standalone episode, I once again explore a topic central to an Indiana Jones film! In this one, I look at how the rumors of hidden cities of gold animated conquistadors in the 16th century, how such rumors started, and what truth there ever was to them. 
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Some music on this episode is by Kai Engel, licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0), including "Remedy for Melancholy," "daemones," "Wake Up," "Seeker," "Daylight PON II," and "daedalus."

Also featuring: "Dragon and Toast" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Adventure Theme" by Adam Monroe was licensed commercially through Pond5.
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