This episode explores the legendary Egyptian labyrinth described by Herodotus—an enormous structure said to contain thousands of chambers. Once considered more impressive than the pyramids, it mysteriously vanished over time. Recent radar scans suggest a massive underground complex at Hawara may be its remains, but excavation is limited. The labyrinth remains one of Egypt’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

In this episode, Forgotten Mysteries explores the fascinating discovery of the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek device found in a shipwreck near the island of Antikythera in 1901. At first mistaken for a corroded lump of metal, the object was later revealed to contain over 30 bronze gears and complex inscriptions, making it the earliest known analog computer.

In this episode of Forgotten Mysteries, we explore the baffling 12th-century legend of The Green Children of Woolpit. One day, villagers in Suffolk, England, discovered two unusual children—a boy and a girl—who had green skin, wore unknown clothing, and spoke in an incomprehensible language. They refused all food except raw broad beans. Over time, the girl adapted to normal food and lost her green hue, but the boy tragically passed away.

As the girl learned English, she revealed that she and her brother came from Saint Martin’s Land, a place of eternal twilight where everyone had green skin. They had wandered into a cave after hearing bells and emerged into the bright world of Woolpit, unable to return.

Historians and theorists have debated their origins for centuries. Some suggest malnutrition caused their green appearance, while others believe they were Flemish refugees displaced by war. More fantastical theories propose that they were travelers from another dimension or an underground civilization.

Despite centuries of speculation, the truth behind the Green Children remains a mystery. Were they lost orphans, supernatural visitors, or something else entirely? The story continues to intrigue and mystify.

In 1587, over 100 English settlers established a colony on Roanoke Island, led by John White. However, when White returned from England in 1590 after a three-year absence, he found the colony completely deserted. The only clue left behind was the word "CROATOAN" carved into a tree.

The fate of the settlers remains a mystery. Some believe they were absorbed into the friendly Croatan tribe, while others think they were killed by hostile tribes or Spanish forces. Some suggest they perished at sea attempting to return to England. More speculative theories include supernatural forces and even alien abductions.

Archaeological discoveries suggest that at least some settlers may have integrated with Native American communities, as European artifacts have been found in indigenous sites. Another theory proposes that the disappearance was planned, with White's settlers relocating inland due to drought and hardship.

Despite various theories, no definitive evidence has ever been found. The word CROATOAN remains an eerie and unexplained clue, making the Roanoke Colony one of history’s most enduring mysteries.

The Forgotten Mysteries podcast begins with the story of The Library of Alexandria, an ancient center of knowledge that housed hundreds of thousands of scrolls containing wisdom from across the known world.

However, the library was destroyed, and the true cause remains a mystery. Some theories suggest it was burned during Julius Caesar’s campaign in 48 BCE. Others blame the destruction on the Christian purge of pagan knowledge under Emperor Theodosius or the Muslim conquest of Egypt under Caliph Umar in 642 CE.

Could any of this lost knowledge still exist? Some believe that parts of the library’s collection were secretly copied and preserved in monasteries or hidden archives. If the library had survived, human civilization might have advanced much faster in science and technology.

This episode leaves us with one crucial question: How much of humanity’s knowledge has been lost to history?