LOST & FOUND
An investigative history series
Where actually is the tomb of Alexander the Great?
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Did the Minoans really practice human sacrifice?
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Were Christians really fed to lions?
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Did the Romans reach Vietnam?
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How did people wake up on time before alarm clocks?
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Who really killed Philip II of Macedon?
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Who the hell actually were the sea peoples?
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Is Atlantis based on a real place?!
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What was the worst year to be alive in human history?
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Why did duelling finally stop being culturally acceptable?
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What was daily life like on a medieval manor?
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Where actually is the tomb of Alexander the Great? ~ Did the Minoans really practice human sacrifice? ~ Were Christians really fed to lions? ~ Did the Romans reach Vietnam? ~ How did people wake up on time before alarm clocks? ~ Who really killed Philip II of Macedon? ~ Who the hell actually were the sea peoples? ~ Is Atlantis based on a real place?! ~ What was the worst year to be alive in human history? ~ Why did duelling finally stop being culturally acceptable? ~ What was daily life like on a medieval manor? ~
THE CONCEPT
A group of three history-obsessed nerds with different backgrounds, an academic, an archaeologist, and a history enthusiast, take turns leading deep dives into historical questions that fascinate them. Each episode unfolds like an archaeological dig through time. As we answer these questions, and see just how deep the rabbit hole goes, viewers become fellow explorers.
THE ACADEMIC
THE ARCHAEOLOGIST
The Expert Conversation
The episode host sits down with a specialist on the topic who adds depth, context, and additional insights to what's been uncovered. They might share related research, point to broader implications, or reveal fascinating details that didn't come up in the initial investigation. This grounds each episode in scholarly expertise. If the host's research missed something important or took a wrong turn, the expert can gently correct it. If the host nailed it, the expert's confirmation carries weight. Either way, viewers leave with accurate information grounded in scholarship.
THE AMATEUR
HOW IT WORKS
Every episode follows one host as they chase down an answer to a historical question that's captured their imagination. We seamlessly edit between these three elements:
The Research Journey
One host takes the lead on a question like "What did ancient Roman parties actually look like?" or "How did people navigate before maps?" We follow them vlog-style as they dig through sources, visit locations, piece together clues, and gradually build toward an answer. They talk directly to the camera about what they're discovering, what's surprising them, and where the research is taking them next. We even include research dead ends - they're part of the journey of discovery and highlight both the gaps in our historical knowledge and the skills needed to assess historical sources.
Sharing the Discovery
The researcher presents what they've learned to the other two hosts over a friendly Zoom call. The other two hosts haven't been prepped on the topic. They walk through the question, the journey of finding answers, and what they ultimately discovered. The other hosts react genuinely, ask follow-up questions, and help draw out the most interesting parts of the story. It's the moment where a solo investigation becomes a shared experience, maintaining the collaborative spirit that defines the channel. The audience is a part of a community discovering things together.
What sets Lost and Found apart?THE GROUP DYNAMIC
The rotating host structure means every episode has fresh energy and a different approach to both research and video-making.
The group structure means there's almost always someone asking the questions viewers have. If the host goes deep into research and uses a term that might be unfamiliar, the others may ask "wait, what does that mean?" This keeps the content accessible without the lead host having to constantly break the fourth wall to explain things.
Different viewers also identify with different hosts. Some people connect with a host’s chaotic research energy. Others vibe with someone’s creative problem solving, or technical perspective. Having three distinct personalities broadens the channel's appeal while maintaining a cohesive voice.
Best of all, the group dynamic means there’s a shared workload. It’s possible to release a greater volume of ‘content’ when working as a team, than it is as a solo history creator. Of course, we’ll take quality over quantity any day, but in today’s ‘always on’ online culture, there’s a definite need to present new content to your audience on a regular basis. But the main advantage here, is that multiple videos will be in the pipeline at the same time, so delays aren’t so much of a concern.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
History has an accessibility problem.
Academic content often feels dense and gatekept, while documentaries can be dry. This gap has created a vacuum filled by pseudo-archaeology and ancient alien nonsense. This content can be engaging and confidently told, even though it’s completely wrong.
People don't actually prefer fake history. They just want real history that's as watchable and exciting as the investigations they see from conspiracy theorists. When legitimate historical research is presented as boring homework while Graham Hancock gets millions of views telling compelling stories, we're losing the battle for public understanding of the past.
Our Approach…
We're making history content that's as engaging as pseudo-archaeology, but grounded in actual research and expert validation. By showing the real detective work of historical investigation, we prove that legitimate history is more fascinating than invented mysteries.
This isn't dumbing down history. It's telling good history well, and meeting history-curious audiences where they are.
AND A PODCAST?The production process gives us a lot of content to record and edit. That takes time, and will no doubt leave a lot of content on the cutting room floor. However, we can turn this to our advantage…
Sharing the Discovery
The group conversations can be repackaged as a podcast episode, to work as a companion piece to the full video.
These uncut, full versions of the Host’s presentation of their research and findings will obviously be longer, perhaps feature tangents, jokes, banter or questions from the team.
Releasing these conversations as a video podcast creates a second revenue stream for the show.
The Expert Conversation
Our full Interviews with experts, can also be repackaged, and turned into podcasts, which could be for paid subscribers only, and accessed through Patreon.
If viewers or listeners want to go deeper on a topic, there’s an easy way to do that by subscribing.
Patreon offers a regular income stream for the show, which create more stability than relying solely on ad revenue.