Lore 268: Lost Empire (ad-free)

One of the most ancient folk stories in history has been the subject of debate for thousands of years. And the real world events and ideas that it spawned are truly bizarre.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Sam Alberty and Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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