X Marks The Mic

Join Ben and Julian as they journey deep into the Egyptian desert to uncover the mystery of the Rosetta Stone! What is this strange slab of stone with three different scripts? And how did it help the world finally understand ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs? In this episode, the boys dig into the true story of how a forgotten artifact helped unlock the secrets of the Pharaohs. Packed with adventure, s...

Step into ancient China with Ben, Jules and Keane as they uncover one of the world’s most jaw-dropping archaeological discoveries: the Terracotta Warriors! From life-sized clay soldiers to buried battle formations and rivers of mercury, this episode explores the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang—a ruler so powerful, he built an army to guard him in the afterlife. With wild true stories (like the farme...

Dive into the thrilling mystery of the Antikythera Mechanism in this action-packed episode of X Marks the Mic! Today, we have a very special episode—because for the first time ever, we’re inviting a guest onto the show! Joining hosts Ben, Jules and their goofy Dad is none other than their big tech genius brother, Keane, in a guest-starring role. Together, the team uncovers the secrets of the world...

Join Jules, Ben, and Dad on X Marks the Mic for a thrilling dive into the Beale Ciphers , a 200-year-old mystery packed with secret codes and a $65 million treasure! In this action-packed episode, our hosts unravel the tale of Thomas Jefferson Beale, a daring adventurer who allegedly buried tons of gold, silver, and jewels in Virginia’s Bedford County. Discover how Beale’s cryptic number-filled ci...

Join 11-year-old Julian the Explorer, his 8-year-old brother Ben the Brave, and their trusty sidekick Dad the History Nerd! Together, we dive into the epic mystery of Sutton Hoo — a real-life buried treasure! There are ancient ships, golden helmets, and secrets hiding underground. Expect wild adventures, silly sound effects, and maybe a Viking roar or two. We ask the BIG questions: Who was buried...

Join Julian, Ben, and Dad as they explore the amazing mysteries of Forrest Fenn’s treasure!  This isn’t just any story — it’s a real treasure that was hidden by Forrest Fenn in the Rocky Mountains.  For over 10 years, lots of crazy treasure hunters tried to find it, but didn’t succeed… until someone finally discovered it recently, in 2020!  We’re diving into the clues, the adventure, and the excit...

Dive into the mystery of the Atocha—one of the most famous sunken treasure ships in history! In this episode, Julian, Ben, and Dad explore the thrilling true story of the Spanish galleon lost at sea. We’ll uncover why the Atocha was carrying so much gold and silver... and where it all went. Meet Mel Fisher, the daring treasure hunter who spent 16 years searching for it. Learn about storms, shipwre...