GONE
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2.5K ratingsHave you ever spent hours looking for something you simply lost? How about a hundred years? How about looking for a missing airplane? Or a vanished civilization? Every other Monday, Gone searches for everything lost. From D. B. Cooper to the Holy Grail, the Etruscan language to early Russian cosmonauts; if it disappeared, we’re looking. After all, just because something is gone, doesn’t mean it can’t be found. Gone is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Listen First! SPORTS CRIMINALS, A Parcast Original Series!
November 24, 2019 08:01 - 16 minutesThey’re sport’s greatest heroes… displaying superhuman-like abilities to overcome intense pressure. But when it comes to the downfalls of fame, money, and ego—they’re far more human than super. Every Thursday, Parcast’s original series SPORTS CRIMINALS keeps score on the darker side of sports. Each episode chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of some of sport’s biggest names. Enjoy this exclusive clip from the first of two captivating episodes on disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding. To fi...
Ark of the Covenant
November 18, 2019 08:01 - 54 minutesHistory and legend has it that the Biblical Ark of the Covenant was a sacred container built to house the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. But just as it’s depicted in film and TV, the Ark’s whereabouts are the subject of mystery and countless theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen First! MYTHICAL MONSTERS, A Parcast Original Series!
November 13, 2019 08:01 - 15 minutesDragons, serpents, giants, and demons… they aren't merely foils to a hero. They are primal symbols reflecting ancient truths. The Parcast original series, MYTHICAL MONSTERS, tells the stories of these legendary beasts, and explores what they represent to mankind. New episodes released every Monday. And now you can hear a special clip from the episode on the demonically-menacing Gargoyle. To finish this episode, subscribe to MYTHICAL MONSTERS free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcast...
Amelia Earhart
November 04, 2019 08:01 - 52 minutesWorld famous aviatrix Amelia Earhart was at the height of her career when she embarked on an ambitious global circumnavigation in 1937. But then, somewhere over the Pacific Ocean, she disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Par for the Mystery: POLITICAL SCANDALS, A Parcast Original Series!
November 03, 2019 07:01 - 13 minutesCheck out Richard's new show POLITICAL SCANDALS! Every Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, it counts down the 52 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the crimes and deceptions by some of our most infamous elected officials. And now you can hear a special clip from the first episode on the cutthroat circumstances surrounding the election of 1800. To finish this episode, subscribe to POLITICAL SCANDALS free on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!
Listen First! VILLAINS, A Parcast Original Series!
October 22, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutesBad guys. Black hats. Evildoers. They are the bane of every hero’s existence…and the subject of Parcast’s dastardly new original series, VILLAINS. Every Friday, VILLAINS dissects the greatest foils from history and fiction—uncovering origins, analyzing impacts, and exploring the complexity of character and motive. In this clip, we explore the creation of an iconic, modern-day psychopath of the silver screen—Anton Chigurh from No Country for Old Men. To finish this episode, subscribe to VILL...
An Explorer Adrift: Henry Hudson
October 21, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesAn English sea explorer and navigator during the early 17th century, Henry Hudson was best known for his explorations of present-day Canada and parts of the northeastern U.S. On a dreaded expedition, most of his crew mutinied. Hudson, his son, and seven others were cast adrift—never to be seen again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bonus: Today In True Crime - Zodiac Killer
October 11, 2019 07:01 - 12 minutesOn this day in 1969, the Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed.
The Missing Prime Minister: Harold Holt
October 07, 2019 07:01 - 49 minutesAustralia’s Prime Minister disappeared while swimming in the sea near Portsea, Victoria. Although a massive search operation was set up around Cheviot Beach, his body was never recovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Introducing: MYTHICAL MONSTERS, a new Parcast Original!
October 01, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutesThe great heroes of myth are known throughout the world. Their deeds are legendary. But what would these champions be without obstacles in their path? Dragons, sea serpents, giants, demons...they aren't merely foils to the hero. They are primal symbols reflecting ancient truths. Our new podcast, MYTHICAL MONSTERS, tells the stories of these beasts and asks what they represent to mankind. In this episode, we look at the legendary Kraken! To listen to the rest of this episode subscribe to MYTH...
All Gone Episodes Now Available!
September 25, 2019 07:01 - 1 minuteThank you for being a loyal listener! We’re excited to announce all Parcast Network episodes older than 6 months are now available for free on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.
The Davidoff-Morini Stradivarius
September 23, 2019 07:01 - 47 minutesWhen famed violinist Erica Morini died in 1995, she didn't know a terrible truth. Her violin - a Stradivarius worth millions of dollars - was gone. To this day, it has never been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lost Tribes of Israel
September 09, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutesFor thousands of years, biblical scholars have considered the likely existence of the Lost Tribes of Israel. Assumed to have gone extinct at some point in the 8th century BCE, there is some evidence that survivors of the tribe may have lasted until at least after the crusades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
“Missing Link” - The Peking Man
August 26, 2019 07:01 - 50 minutesIn the early 1900s, archeologists unearthed a treasure trove of early human bones in the land near modern day Beijing. It was the most significant paleontological discovery ever made at the time. However, when the Second World War struck Asia, they vanished without a trace. Parcasters - This week on The Dark Side Of, we take on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Search for The Dark Side Of on Spotify today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Tomb of Genghis Khan
August 12, 2019 07:01 - 44 minutesGenghis Khan was one of the most powerful warlords in medieval Mongolia, and one of the most feared military generals in all of history. Despite his reputation, no one knows today where the legendary figure was buried after his death in 1227. Parcasters - Check out our other podcast, Mythology, to embark on the journey of the Odyssey, our second episode on the classic tale comes out tomorrow! Search for Mythology on Spotify, or your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
The Lost Cosmonauts
July 29, 2019 07:01 - 45 minutesOfficially, Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first man to ever fly to space in 1961. But is it possible he was just the first man to go to space and return alive? Parcasters - This week on The Dark Side Of, we move on from Hollywood and start our exploration of the music industry. Our first episode details the myth of the 27 Club, you won't want to miss it! Subscribe to The Dark Side Of on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Barbara Newhall Follett - The Disappearing Prodigy
July 15, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesIn 1939, author and former child prodigy Barbara Newhall Follett stormed out of her apartment after a fight with her husband. The 25-year-old was never seen or heard from again. Sponsors! Gabi - Take TWO MINUTES and see if you can save up to $865 a year on car insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/GONE to start the process of saving money, with NO fees, NO forms, and NO spam. Grove Collaborative - Go to Grove.co/GONE and get a FREE 5-piece Spring Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove— a $30 va...
Marie Antoinette’s Diamond Necklace
July 01, 2019 07:01 - 42 minutesIn 1785, a stunning diamond necklace was stolen from the Crown Jewelers in Paris, France. The Cardinal who was charged with the theft thought he was working on the orders of Queen Marie Antoinette. In reality, he was victim to a daring, complex con job. Parcasters - This week on Survival, we tell the story of a music teacher turned emergency medic during the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. Search for SURVIVAL on Spotify or wherever you listen to Parcast Originals! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
“The Lost Roman Legion” - Legio IX Hispana
June 17, 2019 07:01 - 47 minutesThe Ninth Roman Legion and its 5000 soldiers was famous across Rome in the 1st century BCE. But by 200 CE, the Ninth had vanished from nearly all historical records, and to this day no one has ever confirmed what really happened to all those men. Sponsors! Gabi - Take two minutes and see if you can save up to $865 a year on car insurance at Gabi.com/GONE. There are NO fees, NO forms, and NO spam. Grove Collaborative - Go to Grove.co/GONE to get a FREE FIVE PIECE Spring Cleaning Set from Mrs....
“Dear Theodosia” - Theodosia Burr Alston
June 03, 2019 07:01 - 55 minutesIn December of 1812, the daughter of disgraced former Vice President Aaron Burr, boarded a ship in South Carolina to travel north to see her father. Theodosia Burr Alston was never seen again. Sponsors! The Farmer’s Dog - Get 50% off your two week trial of fresh, healthy food at TheFarmers Dog.com/GONE. Plus, you get FREE shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Victoria’s Parliamentary Mace
May 20, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutesIn 1891, the ceremonial mace that, by law, was required to be present at every convening of the Victorian Parliament, vanished from its holding case. Police investigated the theft for over a year and never came close to finding the mace or deducing who had stolen it. Sponsors! The Farmer’s Dog - Get 50% off your two week trial of fresh, healthy food at TheFarmersDog.com/GONE. Plus, you get FREE shipping! Grove - Get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP m...
Jimmy Hoffa
May 06, 2019 07:01 - 51 minutesIn 1975, Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most powerful Union leaders in the country, went to a meeting with the mafia in a suburb of Detroit. He was never seen again, and his body had never been recovered. Parcasters - Jimmy Hoffa's relationship with organized crime figures factored heavily into his disappearance, learn more about the criminal underworld with our podcast Kingpins. Available at parcast.com/kingpins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
MV Joyita - Lost & Found at Sea
April 22, 2019 07:01 - 46 minutesIn 1955, the fishing vessel MV Joyita vanished off the coast of Samoa along with all 25 people on board. A massive search yielded no results, and the ship was deemed lost at sea. But then, over a month after it vanished, the MV Joyita was found, six hundred miles off course, and without a single living soul on board. To this day, no one knows what happened to the crew and passengers of the MV Joyita. Parcasters - What was it like to live through the Titanic tragedy? Find out today on surviva...
The Hittites - A Forgotten Kingdom
April 08, 2019 07:01 - 52 minutesFor centuries, historians believed that Egypt, Babylon, and Assyria were the only great Kingdoms of the ancient middle eastern world. But the early 20th century yielded the discovery of ruins that might indicate the existence of a fourth kingdom: the Hittites. Sponsors! Robinhood - Robinhood is giving listeners of Gone a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help you build your portfolio. Sign up at GoneCast.Robinhood.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
El Dorado
March 25, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutesSince the first Europeans set foot in South America in the late 1400s, explorers have been captivated by, El Dorado, the mythical city hidden within the jungles of the Andes Mountains. After centuries of expeditions and countless lives lost in the pursuit, no man has actually ever laid eyes on this fabled city. Sponsors! BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/GONE to get 10% off your first month with discount code GONE. CBS All Access - Head over to CBS.com/GONE to redeem your FREE trial of CBS...
The Dodo Bird
March 11, 2019 07:01 - 42 minutesMost people consider the Dodo Bird to be synonymous with human-driven extinction. First discovered by Dutch sailors in the late 1590s, it would be completely wiped out in just over 60 years. The pursuit of the last remnants of this iconic creature continues to this day, with an incomplete composite skeleton selling recently for just under half a million dollars. Sponsors! CBS All Access - Head to CBS.com slash GONE to redeem your FREE trial of CBS All Access. Robinhood - Robinhood is giving l...
Confederate Gold
February 25, 2019 08:01 - 44 minutesIn 1865, Confederate President Jefferson Davis fled with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of gold. What happened next has been debated by historians and treasure hunters over the last 150 years. Did Davis squander what remained of his country's treasury in a desperate attempt to keep the Confederacy alive? Or, is it possible that the gold is still out there, waiting to be found? Sponsors! BetterHelp - GONE listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code GONE when you go to Bet...
“The Golden Submarine” - Japanese submarine I-52
February 11, 2019 08:01 - 47 minutesIn 1944, a Japanese submarine was sunk by Allied forces in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Fifty years later, declassified documents indicated that the wreckage may contain two tons of Japanese gold worth more than $25 million today. Does the treasure remains at the bottom of the ocean among the wreckage of the I-52. Sponsors! BetterHelp - GONE listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code GONE when you go to BetterHelp.com/Gone. Zola - Get $50 off your registry on Zola by going...
The Stolen Treasure of Montezuma
January 28, 2019 08:01 - 46 minutesThis legendary trove of gold and precious jewels was a figurative and literal representation of the Aztec Empire's wealth. The treasure also had the value of high art that showed the empire's impressive reach and influence in the 1500s. However, all good things come to an end and the fall of the empire marks the moment Montezuma’s treasure was never to be seen again. Sponsors! Zola - To get your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to Zola.com/LOST. Learn more a...
“Unfortunate Son” - Michael Rockefeller
January 14, 2019 08:01 - 56 minutesThe son of the governor of New York, and one of the wealthiest families in the world, Michael Rockefeller was on an art-collecting expedition in Dutch New Guinea when he went missing in 1961. He was last seen trying to swim to shore after his boat capsized. What followed was a 10-day rescue mission in shark-infested waters. Did Rockefeller make it to shore only to be eaten by a local tribe? Or is his body forever lost at sea? Parcasters - Hear Hercules as you’ve never heard him before, tomorr...
“Camera Shy” - The Disappearance of Louis Le Prince
December 31, 2018 08:01 - 45 minutesBefore he disappeared into thin air, this French artist was set to release one of the most anticipated inventions of the late 19th century: the moving picture camera. Louis Le Prince, known as the Father of Cinema, vanished under suspicious circumstances in 1890, leaving behind a slew of possible suspects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi
December 17, 2018 08:01 - 49 minutesMyth and history intertwine in searching for the whereabouts of a sword that is 1.8 million years old. Since 660 BCE, the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi has been passed down from emperor to emperor. Nobody can identify what the sword looks like, but the Japanese government claims it resides in the Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya. Parcast - If you enjoyed this episode, check out our new show MYTHOLOGY! Subscribe today for more tales of mythical heroes, gods, and creatures! Sponsors! Project Blue Book - The new...
JFK's Brain - Stolen from the National Archives
December 03, 2018 08:01 - 56 minutesJohn F. Kennedy’s brain went missing after he was assassinated in 1963. His brain wasn’t buried with his body and it hasn’t been seen since 1965. Was his brain taken by his younger brother to hide evidence of JFK’s drug use and mental illnesses? The missing component could provide evidence that Kennedy was not shot from the back by Lee Harvey Oswald, but from the front. Assassinations Podcast - Thank you Kate and Bill for joining today's episode! Listen to Assassinations now wherever you lis...
The Great Mogul Diamond
November 19, 2018 08:01 - 45 minutesA testament to its owners wealth and power, the brilliant diamond survived exiles of kings and the fall of empires. After the assassination of its final owner in 1747, all records of the diamond virtually disappeared. The stone which rose from the dirt of a dried riverbed in India and became of the world’s most puzzling precious stones has been displaced ever since. Sponsors! Parcast - Rate, review and subscribe to our new show Assassinations which premieres November 19th! Learn more about y...
The Library of Alexandria
November 05, 2018 08:01 - 51 minutesHome to possibly 700,000 books, including works by Homer, Plato, and Socrates, this ancient library in the heart of Egypt was destroyed thousands of years ago. Is there any hope we will find these valuable manuscripts? Sponsors! Amazon Prime - Season 1 is available now. Watch the New Season of Lore out now, only on Prime Video. SimpliSafe - If you’re interested in Home Security, visit SimpliSafe.com/GONE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Peacock Throne
October 22, 2018 07:01 - 49 minutesSome estimate that the throne would be worth more than a trillion dollars today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Solomon Northup
October 08, 2018 07:01 - 53 minutesAfter being kidnapped and spending 12 years as a slave, Solomon Northup disappeared again on a warm summer’s night in Canada in 1857. Was he murdered? Abducted and sold into slavery a second time? Or did he become a spy for the Union army during the Civil War, and never return? Sponsors! SimpliSafe - Go today to SimpliSafe.com/GONE. Mother Dirt - GONE listeners get 20% off and free shipping with the code GONE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Colossus of Rhodes
September 24, 2018 07:01 - 45 minutesThe tallest statue in the ancient world welcomed travelers with its likeness to the sun god Helios. After it was destroyed by an earthquake, tourists still came from far and wide to see the rubble. Then one day, the pieces of the 108-foot tall Colossus of Rhodes were suddenly gone. Where did they go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Van Gogh’s Portrait of Dr. Gachet
September 10, 2018 07:01 - 53 minutesIn May of 1990, Vincent van Gogh’s Portrait of Dr. Gachet, sold at auction for 82.5 million dollars. The buyer would die six years later. In 1999, the Metropolitan Museum of Art sought out the new owner to borrow the painting for an exhibit, but they couldn't find one. After numerous conflicting leads and dead ends, it was discovered that the painting was gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tesla’s Missing Death Ray
August 27, 2018 16:43 - 59 minutesDuring World War 2, inventor Nikola Tesla died in a New York hotel room while working on a project known as “Tesla’s Death Ray.” When he was found, the prototype and most of Tesla’s notes were missing. Who got to Tesla’s room first? And what happened to the Death Ray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Alcatraz Escape
August 13, 2018 07:00 - 52 minutesAlcatraz Maximum Security Penitentiary is one of the most infamous prisons in American history. Located in the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay, the island facility was surrounded by rocks and sub sixty-degree water. It was deemed to be inescapable. But in June, 1962, three men would carry out a plan months in the making, and seemingly disappear into thin air. How did they do it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Columbus’ Original Log
July 30, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutesWhen Christopher Columbus returned to Spain from the New World, he gave his original log to the Sovereigns at royal court at Barcelona. Then Queen Isabella ordered the log to be copied. The original has not been seen since. Was it sequestered by the Spanish crown? Hidden by the Vatican? Sold off? Destroyed? Or simply...misplaced? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Blackbeard’s Treasure
July 16, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutesEdward Teach, better known by his nickname Blackbeard, was a pirate who was killed in November of 1718, but whose treasure was never found. Did it sink to the bottom of the ocean with his ship? Is it buried it in a chest on an island off the coast of North Carolina? Or was there ever any hidden treasure at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jules Rimet Trophy
July 02, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourIn 1983, the Jules Rimet Trophy, the original World Cup trophy, disappeared from a bullet-proof glass case on the ninth floor of a building in Rio de Janeiro. How was the trophy stolen? Was it an inside job? Or was the real Jules Rimet Trophy even on display? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nefertiti’s Tomb
June 18, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutesNefertiti was queen alongside Pharaoh Akhenaten. While the remains of other ancient Egyptian royalty have been found, the location of Nefertiti’s tomb remains a mystery. Is it still hidden in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt? Could her remains have already been found in a mummy whose identity has yet to be confirmed? Or did Nefertiti ever exist at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Disappearance of Korean Airlines Flight 007
June 04, 2018 07:00 - 1 hourIn August of 1983, Korean Airlines flight 007 deviated off course and disappeared from radar. Some believe it was shot down by the Soviets. Others believe it was on a government spy mission. Korea, the US, and Japan all publicly demanded an investigation, but it would take ten years to learn the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lost Civilization of Túcume
May 21, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutesIn the Lambayeque Valley in Northern Peru lies the ruins of Túcume. Founded approximately in 1100 AD, the city of was a thriving population center with thousands of inhabitants. But around 1530, it was completely abandoned. Who were these inhabitants and where did they go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"Portrait of a Young Man" - Raphael's Lost Artwork
May 07, 2018 07:00 - 54 minutesMany of the world’s most priceless paintings were stolen by the Nazis. Most were either recovered or eventually resurfaced. But Raphael's "Portrait of a Young Man" has never been found. Was it left behind in a cave or cellar for safe keeping? Is it floating on the black market? Or was it destroyed entirely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oliver Cromwell’s Missing Head
April 23, 2018 07:00 - 46 minutesLord Protector Oliver Cromwell was instrumental in ousting the monarchy during the English Civil War. But soon after his death, the monarchy was restored. As a show of power, Cromwell’s corpse was disinterred, and his head cut off, piked, and displayed atop Westminster Abbey. But in the late 1600’s, the head fell off Westminster Abbey and disappeared... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
"The Eighth Wonder of the World" - The Amber Room
April 20, 2018 07:00 - 49 minutesFamously declared the eighth wonder of the world, the Amber Room was a set of incredibly ornate amber wall panels that may be worth over $500 million dollars today. German forces stole the panels from Russia in October, 1941 and Hitler himself ordered the panels moved in January, 1945. But little is known about their whereabouts since. Were they stowed aboard a sunken Nazi ship? Hidden in a salt mine? Or destroyed by the Russians themselves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...