Legends 75: Precious
3/16/202627 min
Chasing treasure has always had an allure. But while legends of lost treasures and those who seek them are often entertaining, they also hide a darker question: how much is that treasure truly worth?
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Cassandra de Alba.
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