True Tales: The After Hours Aqueduct & The Emperor's Elixir

from Unbelievable! Hosted by Kurt Danner and Luis Mejía

In this round of True Tales, Luis tells Kurt about a deceptively simple plan that saved a town, and Kurt tells Luis about the life and death of the world's first emperor, and his obsession with immortality. Plus, get ready for a new segment we're calling Little Domino, Big Domino, stories of small events that had led to huge repercussions! Check out our social medias: Instagram - @unbelievablepod Twitter - @UnbelievablePC Chicago-area listeners, check us out on WLUW 88.7 FM Sundays @ 1pm

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