Today, we will discuss the history of the Knights Templar, a medieval military order that developed a sophisticated banking system. Their network of houses allowed them to manage vast fortunes, rivaling the power of kings. The order's dissolution in 1307 by King Philip IV left behind a mystery regarding the whereabouts of their wealth, with various theories pointing to possible hiding places in Canada and France, or even to hidden historical secrets. This episode presents the Templars not only as warriors but also as pioneers of modern banking.

In this episode, we will discuss the mysterious case of the disappearance of the 5th Battalion of Norfolk during World War I in Gallipoli. British military units, around 250 men, advanced toward a hill and vanished into a dense fog. Despite official records stating their annihilation, the majority of the bodies were never recovered, sparking various theories ranging from capture to supernatural speculations. The lack of answers makes this event one of the most puzzling enigmas of the Great War.

This episode explores the life and legacy of the Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten, who implemented a revolutionary monotheistic religious reform, displacing traditional polytheism. His attempt to eradicate the worship of traditional gods and centralize power earned him the opposition of the elite, resulting in a posthumous "damnatio memoriae" that erased his name from history. However, the archaeological discovery of Amarna, his capital city, has allowed historians to reconstruct his story, portraying him as a complex and controversial figure. His tale serves as an example of how even the powerful can fall victim to historical censorship.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most perplexing enigmas in history: the Voynich Manuscript. Stored in Yale University's Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library, this mysterious book has defied all attempts at decoding since its discovery in 1912. Written in an unrecognizable script and filled with bizarre illustrations of plants, astronomical diagrams, and figures, its origins and purpose remain a mystery. Is it a long-lost language, an elaborate hoax, or something otherworldly? Join us as we explore the theories, the attempts to decipher it, and the questions that still baffle researchers today.