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For thousands of years, biblical scholars have considered the likely existence of the Lost Tribes of Israel. Assumed to have gone extinct at some point in the 8th century BCE, there is some evidence that survivors of the tribe may have lasted until at least after the crusades. 

In the early 1900s, archeologists unearthed a treasure trove of early human bones in the land near modern day Beijing. It was the most significant paleontological discovery ever made at the time. However, when the Second World War struck Asia, they vanished without a trace.Parcasters - This week on The Dark Side Of, we take on the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Search for The Dark Side Of on Spotify today!

Genghis Khan was one of the most powerful warlords in medieval Mongolia, and one of the most feared military generals in all of history. Despite his reputation, no one knows today where the legendary figure was buried after his death in 1227. Parcasters - Check out our other podcast, Mythology, to embark on the journey of the Odyssey, our second episode on the classic tale comes out tomorrow! Search for Mythology on Spotify, or your favorite podcast app!

Officially, Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin was the first man to ever fly to space in 1961. But is it possible he was just the first man to go to space and return alive? Parcasters - This week on The Dark Side Of, we move on from Hollywood and start our exploration of the music industry. Our first episode details the myth of the 27 Club, you won't want to miss it! Subscribe to The Dark Side Of on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In 1939, author and former child prodigy Barbara Newhall Follett stormed out of her apartment after a fight with her husband. The 25-year-old was never seen or heard from again. Sponsors! Gabi - Take TWO MINUTES and see if you can save up to $865 a year on car insurance today! Go to Gabi.com/GONE to start the process of saving money, with NO fees, NO forms, and NO spam.Grove Collaborative - Go to Grove.co/GONE and get a FREE 5-piece Spring Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove— a $30 value! 

In 1785, a stunning diamond necklace was stolen from the Crown Jewelers in Paris, France. The Cardinal who was charged with the theft thought he was working on the orders of Queen Marie Antoinette. In reality, he was victim to a daring, complex con job. Parcasters - This week on Survival, we tell the story of a music teacher turned emergency medic during the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. Search for SURVIVAL on Spotify or wherever you listen to Parcast Originals!

The Ninth Roman Legion and its 5000 soldiers was famous across Rome in the 1st century BCE. But by 200 CE, the Ninth had vanished from nearly all historical records, and to this day no one has ever confirmed what really happened to all those men.Sponsors!Gabi - Take two minutes and see if you can save up to $865 a year on car insurance at Gabi.com/GONE. There are NO fees, NO forms, and NO spam. Grove Collaborative - Go to Grove.co/GONE to get a FREE FIVE PIECE Spring Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer’s and Grove!

In December of 1812, the daughter of disgraced former Vice President Aaron Burr, boarded a ship in South Carolina to travel north to see her father. Theodosia Burr Alston was never seen again.Sponsors!The Farmer’s Dog - Get 50% off your two week trial of fresh, healthy food at TheFarmers Dog.com/GONE. Plus, you get FREE shipping!

In 1891, the ceremonial mace that, by law, was required to be present at every convening of the Victorian Parliament, vanished from its holding case. Police investigated the theft for over a year and never came close to finding the mace or deducing who had stolen it. Sponsors!The Farmer’s Dog - Get 50% off your two week trial of fresh, healthy food at TheFarmersDog.com/GONE. Plus, you get FREE shipping! Grove - Get a 3-piece cleaning set from Mrs. Meyer’s spring scents, a free 60-day VIP membership, and a surprise bonus gift when you sign up and place an order of $20 or more at Grove.co/GONE.

In 1975, Jimmy Hoffa, one of the most powerful Union leaders in the country, went to a meeting with the mafia in a suburb of Detroit. He was never seen again, and his body had never been recovered.Parcasters - Jimmy Hoffa's relationship with organized crime figures factored heavily into his disappearance, learn more about the criminal underworld with our podcast Kingpins. Available at parcast.com/kingpins