In today’s episode: Norwegian giants, a tooth from the Buddha, tasers, and scary Russian antiquities dealers with surprisingly progressive views on mental health.

Skulls & Treasure is written, directed, and edited by Amy Thorstenson. Starring Amy Thorstenson, Clinton Roper Elledge, Martin Lovell, Kitten McCreery, Pramila Murphy, Luke Rampersad, Joel Orbach, Toni Maddocks, Vince Burnard and Simen Lindhagen.

Theme song by Casey Bushmaker. You can view a full list of our other music and sound effects credits here. Please support freesound.org and the creators of royalty free music!

CW: Depression, anxiety, suicide, drug use
If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988; the Lifeline provides 24-hour confidential support.