Into The Portal

There are places in our world where ships may venture and never return, where inexplicable events take place and where those who vanish are often lost forever… When it comes to the disappearance of ships and airplanes most people think of the Bermuda Triangle as the world's most renowned underwater graveyard. Very few would ever consider freshwater inland lakes to be one of the most dangerous geog...

The World is a bizarre place and Canada is no exception. Each Province and the communities within them, large and small, hold unique and frightening tales that have become a part of the land, buildings and people that have experienced phenomena some of us can only claim to have seen in our dreams. Whether it be lost gold in the mountains above New Westminster, British Columbia or haunted buildings...

Rock Gate: known to most as Coral Castle, this momentous stone garden in Florida has been referred to as the Stonehenge of the 21st century. Built by one man, Ed Leedskalnin, Rock Gate represents one of the most remarkable engineering feats achieved by a single individual - whose work was performed entirely in secret. So the legend goes, Ed Leedskalnin claimed to know the secrets of the Egyptians...

North Sentinel, the smallest inhabited island within the Andaman range in the Bay of Bengal and home to a bizarre and curious peoples: the Sentinelese. These people, whose population numbers are unknown, have managed to remain isolated for over 60,000 years. When attempts to contact them have taken place… the result is never favourable for the intruders. Known to be excellent marksmen, the Sentine...

Many have heard of Siberia, but few can claim to know the many historic secrets and unexplained phenomena that are home to this vast hostile landscape… From ghost armies that are known charge across the frozen waters until disappearing suddenly into the fog, to the many sightings of UFO's and USO's - Unidentified Submersible Objects - that soar from the depths across star strewn skies in dazzling...

Thunderbirds: For years, giant birds unknown to science have been reported all over North America and beyond. Indigenous mythologies tell of creatures large enough to attack and carry off whales, while in the Middle East and North Africa legendary birds were said to attack small elephants. Modern day sightings describe dark coloured creatures with raptor like features and wingspans large enough to...

The word Voodoo conjures up all sorts of dark imagery in the minds of most people today. Dolls with needles strategically stabbed through them, wicked curses beset on unlucky victims and zombification are all common tropes perpetuated by Hollywood and popular culture. Despite this… Voodoo is indeed one of the worlds most mysterious religions, shrouded in a dark historical past of slavery and viole...

A harbinger of death bearing one’s own countenance. The phenomenon commonly referred to as the Doppelganger, or double-goer, appears in human history from ancient times to present day. Encountering one’s own double is documented by many prominent people throughout history: Catherine the Great of Russia, Queen Elizabeth I, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and Abraham Lincoln all claimed to have seen the...

Deep in the heart of the Gobi Desert lies a creature known as The Mongolian Death Worm. Nomads have reported sightings and encounters for centuries with this deadly cryptid that can kill its victims by both spitting venom.. and electric shock. Join us on Into The Portal Episode V as we search for this elusive monster that lurks beneath the sands. Need someone to talk to? Check out our sponsor Bett...

In Part Two of Episode IV: The Search For Zerzura, hosts Amber Rae and Andrew McKay recap Part One, the discrepancies in possible locations as well as the origins of the inhabitants of the mythical city known as Zerzura. Ranging from ancient Neolithic cultures, nomadic Tibu Tribes, Medieval Maghrebis, lost crusaders and more, we dive into a quagmire of possibilities and come up with some fun theor...

Somewhere in the Egyptian desert, an oasis remains hidden… Many have searched, following the clues left scattered in the sands of time, traces of the ancient legend of Zerzura. Theories abound as to what Zerzura could have been, with anecdotes and physical evidence discovered to this day that continues to tantalize explorers in search of the riches of the Lost Oasis. Join us for Episode IV of Into...

For centuries a bizarre creature known as the Homunculus is said to have existed within the fringes of the world of Alchemy, with many claiming success through various means and different recipes. The Lore of The Homunculus Part II takes a closer look at prominent figures associated with these claims and investigates deeper into the shadowy world of Alchemy with a special guest from The History of...

The Homunculus: Derived from the Latin term for 'Little Man', homunculi are miniature humanoids reportedly grown in a vessel. Throughout the ages, many prominent alchemists claim to have conceived of these creatures through artificial conception of various disturbing means. The cases represent one of the most mysterious aspects of Alchemy and remains so to this day. Although modern conceptions of...

Check out some bonus material on the Ogopogo Episode! Amber and Andrew break down some further details and corroborating evidence behind the creature and the legend. After visiting the local Indigenous Museum there is much more to explore… For full show notes and resources visit https://www.intotheportal.com

For centuries people have reported sightings and encounters with an unexplained creature in Lake Okanagan, British Columbia known best today as Ogopogo. Could there be such an ancient monster lurking in the depths of this mountain lake? Join us for Episode II of Into The Portal where we investigate the most compelling encounters, sightings history and more behind this elusive cryptid. Need someone...

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Can 50,000 men truly disappear beneath the sand? The Persian King Cambyses II ruled between 530 and 522BC making great progress in the Persian advance into Egypt. According to The Histories, written by Herodotus between 434-425BCE , the famous Oracle of Amon had predicted the impending demise of Cambyses. Enraged at the news Cambyses sent out 50,000 troops into the desert to cross into the Oasis a...