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In this episode, Matt takes a closer look at one of southern Illinois' most unusual stories: the mystery of Burrows Cave near Olney, Illinois. Retired Army officer and experienced caver Russell E. Burrows claimed he stumbled onto an underground chamber packed with carved stones, gold artifacts, and signs that ancient Old World travelers may have reached North America long before Columbus. Matt walks through Burrows' impressive military background, the details of what he said he found, and why most archaeologists remain convinced the whole thing was a hoax. But not everyone is ready to dismiss it. Some researchers — including Book of Mormon Heartland investigator Brian Nettles — believe the artifacts deserve another look and might even be genuine. Is Burrows' Cave the ultimate secret history of the world, or one of the greatest hoaxes in American archaeology? This episode dives into the life of the man behind the story, the controversial evidence he brought out of the cave, and the enduring questions that keep this mystery unsolved. Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:01] The Hook: The Man Who Fell into History [00:01] Introduction of Russell Burrows: a highly decorated Korean War veteran and experienced caver. [00:28] The moment he stepped on a flat slab of rock and the ground dropped out from under him. [00:41] How Burrows used his combat instinct to survive the collapse of the man-made trap. [01:03] The carvings and the massive, ancient-looking stone face that suggested he had found an "entryway into something far bigger." [02:16] Welcome & Update on Zachary Carey's case [02:16] Welcome to River City Mystery and invitation to the Discord server. [03:00] Case Update: The tragic conclusion to the Zachary Carey disappearance (disappeared May 2023). [03:32] Confirmation of Zachary's remains being found near Lynville, Indiana, and information on the GoFundMe link for final expenses. [03:58] The Man Behind the Story: Russell Burrows [04:06] Why understanding Russell Burrows' credibility is essential to the story. [04:30] His military background: Born 1935, enlisted in the Army, received a battlefield commission in the Korean War. [04:47] His awards: Two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, a Legion of Merit, and Two Purple Hearts. [04:55] His academic interest: He attended West Virginia University and majored in archaeology. [05:18] He resigned his commission as a full Colonel (O-6) in 1963. [05:39] Update on his health: Burrows suffered a stroke a few years ago that affects his memory. [06:09] His steadfast conviction: He has never, not once, backed down from his story. [06:39] The Discovery and Artifact Claims [06:45] A quick aside: Olney, Illinois is famous for its rare population of albino squirrels. [07:19] What he claimed to find: A vast, man-made chamber containing sarcophagi, gold, bronze, and copper weapons, and thousands of carved stone tablets. [07:37] The historical claim: Evidence of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern peoples in North America centuries before Columbus. [07:59] The book that launched the legend: The Mystery Cave of Many Faces by Burrows and Fred Rydholm. [08:37] The book is out of print, but a free version is linked in the show notes. [09:00] The Evidence: The Controversial Stones [09:00] The core problem: The cave location is unverified, making the artifacts the only tangible evidence. [09:18] The mix of scripts: The stones feature Egyptian-like hieroglyphs, ancient Greek characters, Phoenician symbols, and more. [09:50] The believers' argument: The "hodgepodge" makes sense if the group was a multicultural blend of travelers. [10:19] The skeptics' counter: The mix of styles suggests a confused forgery. [10:35] The supporters' response: The difference in quality is due to trained scribes vs. illiterate soldiers making the carvings. [11:15] The Controversy and Hoax Theory Problems [11:15] The dealbreaker for mainstream archaeology: Burrows never allowed independent experts to document or verify the location. [12:03] Problems with the hoax theory: No financial motive (he never made millions). [12:30] His consistency: Burrows stuck to the same story for 40 years. [12:50] The decorated veteran does not fit the profile of a typical con artist. [13:15] Artifact Patina: Some experts claim the aging and patina on certain artifacts are difficult to fake. [13:42] Interview with Russell Burrows [13:42] Introduction to Brian Nettles, who conducted the interview, and his work comparing Burrows' Cave artifacts to the Michigan artifacts (1910). [15:08] INTERVIEW CLIP BEGINS (Brian Nettles introduces himself and his research interests). [16:05] Russell Burrows introduces himself: "I had the misfortune of finding a cave back in 1982..." [16:47] Burrows confirms his recent stroke and the effect on his memory; he advises listeners to "go with the book." [17:41] Burrows confirms he found the cave and believes the artifacts are ancient (approx. 2,000 years old). [18:14] Burrows attests he never manufactured any of the artifacts. [18:37] Burrows names "Harry Hard" as a person who manufactured some items but confirms his core artifacts are genuine. [19:14] Burrows confirms a man who owned a foundry in St. Louis (Mr. Black) manufactured lead replicas coated with gold. [20:13] Burrows confirms he took out about 4,000 artifacts, most of which had writings on them. [20:46] Burrows attests he did not create the writing system. [21:03] INTERVIEW CLIP ENDS (The hosts comments on why the rest of the visual comparison is better suited for video). [21:23] Conclusion & Final Thoughts [21:23] The final question: Are the stones ancient or modern? The mystery remains unsolved. [21:48] Invitation to join the Discord server to share thoughts on the Tri-State Mystery. Links referenced in the episode: GoFundMe for Zachary Carey - https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-gina-with-zacharys-burial-costs?attribution_id=sl:20099a5c-2e12-4f18-9038-9efe044288df&lang=en_US&ts=1763859567&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_td&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=facebook Brian Nettles' interview with Russell Burrows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMj8VfDXG5w&t=232s Brian Nettle's Book of Mormon Heartland website - https://bookofmormonheartland.com/ Photos of Burrows Cave stones - https://bookofmormonheartland.com/burrows-cave-stones/ The Mystery Cave of Many Faces - https://burrowscave.io/books/the-mystery-cave-of-many-faces/   Join the River City Mystery Discord server to meet others from the tri-state area who are into true crime and the paranormal. https://www.rivercitymystery.com/discord

Grab your torches, your questionable treasure maps, and maybe a chisel or two (for research purposes), because this week Hysteria 51 returns with regular episodes as we digs into Burrows Cave — Southern Illinois' most controversial cavern of supposed mysteries. From alleged ancient tablets to world-changing artifacts no one can ever seem to produce on command, this saga has everything: secret chambers, wild treasure legends, feuding researchers, and enough fringe archaeology to make Indiana Jones ask for a transfer.Brent, David, and Conspiracy Bot tunnel into the strange history, the skeptical takedowns, the die-hard believers, and the many, many reasons this cave might be more fiction than fossil record. But hey — that never stopped us before.Is Burrows Cave a hidden archaeological jackpot, an elaborate hoax, or just the Midwest being the Midwest? Grab your hard hat and find out as we descend into one of America's weirdest underground mysteries.Special thanks to this week's research sources:BooksBurrows, Russell E., and Fred Rydholm. The Mystery Cave of Many Faces: A History of Burrows Cave. Marquette, MI: Superior Heartland, Inc., 1992.WebsitesCritical Enquiry - https://www.criticalenquiry.org/burrowscave/burrows.shtmlBurrows Cave- https://burrowscave.io/USGENWEB - https://www.wvgw.net/calhoun/russ.htm Jason Colavito Blog - https://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/harry-hubbard-answers-your-questions-on-the-illinois-caves-and-america-unearthedJason Colavito Blog - https://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/harry-hubbard-tries-to-sell-me-an-ancient-artifactMusicAnxiety Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:weird@hysteria51.com Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In this episode we were joined by David Brody, author of the Templars in America book series.   David is a researcher in pre-Columbus exploration of America, studying ancient stone structures and other artifacts that may prove pre-Columbus exploration in America.  David joined us to talk about some of the various artifacts and structures themselves and walk us through these examples.  He also answers some very basic questions and how and why Romans could have been in America before Christopher Columbus.   We covered some other really interesting stuff like the Mandan Indian Tribe and the Burrows Cave findings.  This one is sure to blow you away and undo anything you learned in history class!     THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!!   You can find David at:   His Website: www.davidbrodybooks.com   Music Courtesy of AYZ: Find him on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0jXkS4qLRtOabxDdBYIPlh?si=rN16wjlmTN6IY5WNrsBiiw Twitter: @Ayz Instagram: @ayzwashere     Special Shoutout to our sponsors:   Carat Coin The highest paying coin and jewelry shop in Northeast Ohio, Free Appraisals, Home Appraisals and Appointments all week!   www.caratcoin.com Ebay Store: https://www.ebay.com/str/caratcoin    Find us on IG & Twitter: @blackpillradio_   #romanempire #templars #romerica #christophercolumbus #mandan #burrowscave

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Today we talk with Joe Wilson about his research into the modern hoax of Burrows' Cave. We look at the history of the cave, some of the evidence for the cave, and try to decipher where the cave is actually supposed to be.Links Burrows CaveFalling Into Burrows' CaveJoe Wilson 2012 The Cave Who Never Was: Outsider Archaeology and Failed Collaboration in the USAThe Burrows cave: African gold in IllinoisThe Lost Treasure of King Juba: The Evidence of Africans in America before ... By Frank JosephBurrows Cave A Modern HoaxThe Mystery Cave of Many Faces: First in a Series on the Saga of Burrows' Cave by Russell Burrows, Fred RydholmRock art pieces from Burrows' Cave in southern Illinois, Volume 1 James Phillip Scherz, Russell E. Burrowshttp://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sociopolitica/esp_sociopol_underground12.htmhttp://www.egyptsearch.com/forums/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=008683Midwestern Epigraphic SocietyPtolemy Home PageAncient American magazine articles about "Burrows Cave"Harry Hubbard Answers Your Questions on the Illinois Caves and America UnearthedMysterious Minoan Miners and the Missing Michigan Minerals – America Unearthed S 1 Ep 3THE CURIOUS CASE OF THE COPPER CULTURE MYTH - EPISODE 8ContactsJoe Wilsonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-wilson-6a1b3514Jason Colavito@JasonColavitowww.jasoncolavito.comEmail us at ArchyFantasies@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @Archyfantasies and find us on FaceBook. Theme Music by ArcheopSoup ProductionsProduced by Chris Webster and Tristan Boyle

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about how King Tut's beard was broken off the burial mask, it will now be repaired correctly, then some reasons why people never smiled in old photographs and DARPA's new MAARS robot. Then after the break the guys talk about several cultures including the Chinese that were in the Americas long before Columbus. Then they discuss the mysteries of the Burrows Cave in Illinois. Thanks again for listening to Expanded Perspectives. You can email the show at expandedperspectives@yahoo.com or call the show at 817-945-3828. Thanks and have a great Columbus Day and week!! Show Notes: King Tut's Beard Broken off Burial Mask to be repaired Why People Never Smiled in Old Photographs DAARP MAARS Robot and Others Does this map prove that China discovered America before Columbus? 1421: The Year the Chinese Discovered America Book by Gavin Menzies Did China Discover America 70 years before Columbus? The Burrows Cave: African Gold in Illinois Is the Burrows Cave for Real? Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided with permission by Pretty Lights! Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin At Last I'm Free Evening Sun Gazing at the Glare

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys talk about how King Tut's beard was broken off the burial mask, it will now be repaired correctly, then some reasons why people never smiled in old photographs and DARPA's new MAARS robot. Then after the break the guys talk about several cultures including the Chinese that were in the Americas long before Columbus. Then they discuss the mysteries of the Burrows Cave in Illinois. Thanks again for listening to Expanded Perspectives. You can email the show at expandedperspectives@yahoo.com or call the show at 817-945-3828. Thanks and have a great Columbus Day and week!! Show Notes: King Tut's Beard Broken off Burial Mask to be repaired Why People Never Smiled in Old Photographs DAARP MAARS Robot and Others Does this map prove that China discovered America before Columbus? 1421: The Year the Chinese Discovered America Book by Gavin Menzies Did China Discover America 70 years before Columbus? The Burrows Cave: African Gold in Illinois Is the Burrows Cave for Real? Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided with permission by Pretty Lights! Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin At Last I'm Free Evening Sun Gazing at the Glare

Greg Gavin is a remote viewer and he has agreed to take a peek inside Burrows Cave, Monks Mound, and maybe a couple other sites for us. While this isn't exactly the usual scientific fare for the Oopa Loopa Cafe, I think it will be a lot of fun.

Greg Gavin is a remote viewer and he has agreed to take a peek inside Burrows Cave, Monks Mound, and maybe a couple other sites for us. While this isn't exactly the usual scientific fare for the Oopa Loopa Cafe, I think it will be a lot of fun.