Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the history and science behind the jade (Mayan), obsidian (Aztec), and lapis (Incan) puzzle boxes featured in National Treasure: Edge of History. What other minerals might the storywriters have considered? (Pardon our audio quality while our co-hosts configure new tech!)

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