Did you know most of the storylines featured in the National Treasure film and TV franchise are inspired by real people, places, and events from U.S. history? On the National Treasure Hunt podcast, co-hosts and franchise experts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black dive into the lesser-known stories from our country's past that influence character Ben Gates' quest to uncover lost cultural treasures. They also interview the films' director, screenwriters, and even cast members about their personal relationships with history and beyond. Not sure where to begin? Consider National Treasure Hunt's "fact versus fiction" episodes (2 & 12), establishing once and for all which of Ben's treasure hunt clues are based in real history. Interested in more in-depth investigations? Episodes examining the Founding Fathers (6), Mount Vernon (20), Ben Franklin's Silence Dogood letters (24), the Oval Office (33), President Lincoln's Cottage (80), or the Lewis and Clark Expedition (82) may be of interest. National Treasure Hunt is available (and free!) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.