Monthly Archives: July 2017

Episode 5 – The Ballad of Lasseter’s Gold

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In 1931, a gentleman named Harold Bell Lasseter informed the Australian Worker’s union that he’d discovered a seven-miles-long vein of gold in the outback. An expedition was mounted to survey what was possibly one of the largest gold finds in history. But after the quest ended in disaster, the truth behind Lasseter’s Reef remains questionable. Who was Harold Lasseter? Did his reef exist?

Australia experiences forest fires during its spring and summer. Please consider donating to the charities found in the description of this episode.

State of New South Wales Fire Service
State of Victoria Fire Service
Wildlife Rescue and Treatment 
National Disaster Relief
Australian Food Bank

Background music “Uluru” from Purple Planet,

Music from https://filmmusic.io
“Artifact”, “Goldrush,” “Infados,” “Ritual,”  by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Episode 4 – The Rule of the Rain Queens

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The Rain Queens were the last women-ruled monarchy in all of Africa, and were said to wield the power over the weather. Since the 1800s, they presided over their territory in South Africa, until their last queen, Mokobo Constance Modjadji  VI, died under mysterious circumstances. What befell Modjadji VI? And will the title of The Rain Queen ever be restored?

Theme by Devin. Music from Derek Fiechter, Purple Planet, and Kevin MacLeod. “Shosholoza” performed by the Drakensberg Boys Choir.

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Episode 3 – Million Dollar Decoy

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Imagine finding a lost treasure…only to lose it again. Such was the case in the 1960s, when a diver named Teddy Tucker discovered a golden, emerald-studded cross in a 15th century shipwreck, and donated the relic to Bermuda’s national aquarium. When it came time to move the cross to a new exhibit, Tucker went to examine the artifact and discovered that something was amiss….

Theme by Devin. General Music from PurplePlanet and Derek Fiechter

Recuerdos de la Alhambra (Memories of the Alhambra) Composed by Francisco Tárrega

Nocturne oublièe in C. Composed by Chopin and performed by Markus Staab

Cool Vibes – Film Noire and Covert Affair by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100863
Artist: http://incompetech.com

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Episode 2 – Mandate of Heaven

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For over a thousand years, whoever held the Heirloom Seal of the Realm, held the power over the nation of China. The dynastic Emperors used the jade seal to enact the laws that would shape Chinese history for generations–and many died by its decree. Did the Imperial Seal vanish with the dynasties? Was it stolen during revolt? Or does someone–knowingly or unknowingly–have it in their private collection?

Music in this episode comes from several brilliant artists via YouTube, including Derek Fiechter, Teresa Tan, and Jess D.

Title theme by Devin. Connect with Relic at: @LostTreasurePod

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Episode 1 – Shattered Amber

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The Amber Room was considered the eighth wonder of the world, and a symbol of peace between two of Europe’s most powerful nations. A priceless chamber of wall-to-wall amber mosaics, furniture, and ornaments, it adorned a Russian palace for 300 years until it was stolen by the Nazis. Is it still out there, waiting to be uncovered?

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Music from Musopen and Incompetech. Attributions are as follows:

Egmont Overture Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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Note: This is a 2019 re-recording of the pilot episode from 2017. The original file can be found, for free download, on the Relic Patreon.

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