Iram of the Pillars, or Ubar, Atlantis of the Sands

 https://youtu.be/8J9zaehyoXQ?si=6UCkG0rKZDlMK7MU

Today, we look at a lost city from Arabic legends and stories. Iram of the Pillars, also called Ubar or Wbar, and given the title The Atlantis of the Sands, is a city that is part of the 1001 Arabian Nights and shows up as a lesson on repentance in the Quran. But what if there is something out there buried under the dunes? For over a 100 years, people have sought to find the ruins of Iram, and with the aid of new technologies, ruins on an ancient trade route have been found, but are those ruins Iram, or are archaeologists seeing what they want to see?

The Lost City of Z and the Quest of Percy Fawcett

 Colonel Percy Fawcett, an experienced explorer of the South American jungle, was convinced there was a lost city in the Brazilian state of Motto Grosso. He believed this city would prove the existence of Atlantis once and for all.

Why did he believe this? What led him to be so convinced that he led his own son into an unknown fate in the jungle? Join me as I take a look at what Colonel Fewcett held to be evidence of the city's existence and the steps he took to find it, as well as discuss the disappearance of his expedition in the wilds of Brazil in 1925. https://youtu.be/kN8WcDqr4_0?si=q9-3Wq-ekDZjO5UO

The Kingdom of Prester John, an empire of marvels

 https://youtu.be/GpWaIaH_Z40?si=OSkS93ZZsHR6ZUmf

The legendary Kingdom of Prester John, a land of wonders and fantastic sights. Upheld by the wisdom, faith, and might of a Christian Priest King just beyond the edge of the world. What happens when the edge of the world moves though? Does the kingdom move with it? How long do you look for a promised land before you give up?

We take an introductory look at the kingdom and the story of Prester John. What did people believe about it? Why did they believe, and why did they stop believing?

Barbarians of Lemuria Mythic+ edition, a review.

 

https://youtu.be/Tov_0YpAHkA?si=NgHcRjnhS48XTJwe

Babarians of Lemuria is a tabletop role-playing game created by Simon Washbourne in 2004. We examine the history of the game, its mechanics, and the setting. Are you prepared to heft your axe and confront the monstrous horrors that lurk beyond the bounds of human settled lands? What treasures will you find in the ruins that are older than memory? Join me and find out!

Babylon 5: The Unofficial History of the Vorlon Empire

The Vorlon Empire, the most mysterious and ancient known race in Babylon 5. Their history stretches back millions of years, and they have hidden all but a tiny fraction of it. Today, we are going to look at that history and share some of the secrets that Ulkesh of Vorlon is hiding from you! From their flesh and blood origin to the depths of their age-long struggle against the shadows. 

This information is taken from the Mongoose RPG source book Darkness and Light

https://youtu.be/GIcSFteFhSY?si=w4EhgukpG_g0C1X_

Official History of the Vorlon Empire, Babylon 5

So here we return to the history of the various alien races of the television show Babylon Five. This video explores the history of one of the oldest and most mysterious alien races featured in the show, the Vorlons. A species so secretive that they only interact with aliens inside their encounter suits so no one even knows what they really look like. Who are they? What do they want? Who do they trust? What cause do they serve?

https://youtu.be/m9zeOTFPJiI?si=VpwdikkxCCc6AgYO

I Remember Lemuria! A Shaver Mystery story

Today, I cover the first story in the Shaver Mysteries, I Remember Lemuria. Written by Richard Shaver and Ray Palmer, published in Amazing Stories in March 1945. The story takes place in a fictional prehistoric Earth, telling the tale of Mutan Mion, a vat-born human, and his struggle to save his people from being ruled by secret tyrants and from being poisoned by the Sun.

https://youtu.be/6KGeAbIsbzc?si=spWyRDrC8GuL_33c