Rock 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.

So the legend goes, Ed Leedskalnin claimed to know the secrets of the Egyptians and had harnessed a form of anti-gravity magnetism to lift immense blocks of limestone. Ed single-handedly constructed his Magnum Opus, Rock Gate, in dedication to his mysterious sweet sixteen, a young woman who left Ed before they could be married. The cryptic riddles of the loner immigrant have been left in short books written by Ed, leaving modern interpretations of his work to run wild with speculation, including those related to ancient magnetic and acoustic forms of levitation.

Ideas of ancient levitation are not unique to Coral Castle. Travellers have witnessed Tibetan monks achieve levitation of both themselves and their objects through the use of sound, using their bodies as the primary source of energy. As we look back even further to the ancient stone Moai of Easter Island or the great pyramids of Egypt, questions of exactly how such feats were accomplished become a controversial realm where science and pseudo-science often become blurred. How exactly did Ed build his 1,000 ton Rock Gate? 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.

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North 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. When attempts to contact them have taken place… the result is never favourable for the intruders.

Known to be excellent marksmen, the Sentinelese choose to volley outsiders with waves of long arrows tipped with salvaged iron from shipwrecks, a trademark that has cast them in the light as one of the most hostile and dangerous indigenous groups in the world. Because they share no culture or language with neighbouring islanders, little is known of the Sentinelese, which only adds to the allure and mystery of this tribe. 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.

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Many 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.

Even more bizarre is the evidence surfacing from the depths of Baikal and Issyk-Kul which increasingly suggests that ancient civilizations much more advanced than previously thought existed and became submerged by the unpredictable natures of the Rift Lakes that are known to dramatically shift their surface level in unpredictable ways.

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Thunderbirds: For years, giant birds unknown to science have been reported all over North America and beyond. Indigenous mythologies tell of creatures large enough to attack and carry off whales, while in the Middle East and North Africa legendary birds were said to attack small elephants. Modern day sightings describe dark coloured creatures with raptor like features and wingspans large enough to carry away children. Could birds with these capabilities actually exist in modern North America? Join Amber and Andrew as they soar through the history of bizarre sightings of giant birds from pilots to schoolteachers… normal people with paranormal experiences.

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The word Voodoo conjures up all sorts of dark imagery in the minds of most people today. Dolls with needles strategically stabbed through them, wicked curses beset on unlucky victims and zombification are all common tropes perpetuated by Hollywood and popular culture. Despite this… Voodoo is indeed one of the worlds most mysterious religions, shrouded in a dark historical past of slavery and violent political transitions. What may come as a surprise to most is where most of these ‘myth-conceptions’ actually originate from… Join us on Into The Portal as we unravel the mysteries of one of the most misunderstood religions of present day.

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A harbinger of death bearing one’s own countenance. The phenomenon commonly referred to as the Doppelganger, or double-goer, appears in human history from ancient times to present day. Encountering one’s own double is documented by many prominent people throughout history: Catherine the Great of Russia, Queen Elizabeth I, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Abraham Lincoln all claimed to have seen their own Doppelgangers with tragedy soon befalling them. Join hosts Amber and Andrew if you dare peer Into The Portal to explore the treacherous history of the Double-goer.

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Deep in the heart of the Gobi Desert lies a creature known as The Mongolian Death Worm. Nomads have reported sightings and encounters for centuries with this deadly cryptid that can kill its victims by both spitting venom.. and electric shock. Join us on Into The Portal Episode V as we search for this elusive monster that lurks beneath the sands.

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In Part Two of Episode IV: The Search For Zerzura, hosts Amber Rae and Andrew McKay recap Part One, the discrepancies in possible locations as well as the origins of the inhabitants of the mythical city known as Zerzura. Ranging from ancient Neolithic cultures, nomadic Tibu Tribes, Medieval Maghrebis, lost crusaders and more, we dive into a quagmire of possibilities and come up with some fun theories of our own along the way! Join us as we peer Into the Portal, your gateway to the bizarre.

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Somewhere in the Egyptian desert, an oasis remains hidden… Many have searched, following the clues left scattered in the sands of time, traces of the ancient legend of Zerzura. Theories abound as to what Zerzura could have been, with anecdotes and physical evidence discovered to this day that continues to tantalize explorers in search of the riches of the Lost Oasis. Join us for Episode IV of Into the Portal, where we take a trek into the desert to unearth one of the most intriguing and lesser-known legends of ancient times: The Mythical White City of Zerzura.

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For centuries a bizarre creature known as the Homunculus is said to have existed within the fringes of the world of Alchemy, with many claiming success through various means and different recipes. The Lore of The Homunculus Part II takes a closer look at prominent figures associated with these claims and investigates deeper into the shadowy world of Alchemy with a special guest from The History of Alchemy Podcast.

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