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The Adventure Story Podcast: For lovers of Adventure, Archaeology, and Historical Mysteries.

by Luke Richardson
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  • The Women of the Skies: The Female Pilots the History Books Left Behind

    June 3, 2026 · 14 min

    This week on the Adventure Story Podcast, I'm chasing the stories of the women who took to the skies when the whole world expected them to stay firmly on the ground. They flew faster, higher, and further than anyone thought possible — and…

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About the show

Ever wonder really lies beneath the Great Sphinx? What secrets are hidden in Tesla’s lost notebooks? And seriously, where did they put the Ark of the Covenant? Hey, I’m Luke and spend my time writing adventure novels and daydreaming about ancient mysteries (Probably 30% writing, 70% daydreaming). The Adventure Story Podcast is my excuse to talk with the dreamers and the doers of adventure—those who craft epic quests from their laptops, and real-world explorers who laugh in the face of GPS. Plus, I'll share some of the misadventures that inspired my books and look back on some of the classic adventure stories we all know and love. Each episode is part Indiana Jones, part behind-the-scenes adventure novel, and part late-night conspiracy session—but with better jokes and less tin foil. *Disclaimer: This podcast is based on true events. Maybe. Possibly. Okay, probably not. But that's half the fun. For fictional international adventures, check out my books: https://www.lukerichardsonauthor.com/ I’m also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lukerichardsonauthor/ Or email: hello@lukerichardsonauthor.com