93. Hunt for Minerals

Co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black examine the history and science behind the jade (Mayan), obsidian (Aztec), and lapis (Incan) puzzle boxes featured in National Treasure: Edge of History. What other minerals might the storywriters have considered? (Pardon our audio quality while our co-hosts configure new tech!) Get tickets to National Treasure Hunt's upcoming event at President Lincoln's Cottage (February 7, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET) here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lincoln-a-national-treasure-tickets-1117002266849 Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. Order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press at https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy. To access even more exclusive National Treasure Hunt content, including bonus episodes and watch parties, subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/NTHuntPodcast