Into The Portal

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 their own Doppelgangers with tragedy soon befalling them...

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...

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 theories of our own along the way! Join us as we peer Into the Portal, your gateway to the bizarre...

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...

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 Alchemy Podcast...

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...

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…

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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...

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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...