The Compulsion to Uncover What Lies Beneath
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Lemuria: The Lost Continent of the Pacific" - This book, published around the time Guy Ballard claimed to meet Saint Germain, features a chapter about a hidden city under Mount Shasta, contributing to the mountain's mythical status.
Videos & Documentaries
- "The Hole Story" by Elijah Sullivan - A documentary about a strange, deep hole found in a national forest near Mount Shasta, which Elijah Sullivan spent nine years investigating.
Articles & Papers
- "US Forest Service Investigating Hole on Mount Shasta" (Mount Shasta Herald) - An article published in October about the mysterious hole found in the national forest near Mount Shasta.
- New York Times article by Katie Weaver - A piece about a glitter factory tour where the spokesperson refused to reveal which industry buys the most glitter, sparking a widespread mystery.
People Mentioned
- Katie Weaver - A New York Times writer whose article about a glitter factory sparked a mystery about the largest glitter purchaser.
- Guy Ballard - An American mining engineer who claimed to have met the Count of Saint Germain on Mount Shasta in 1930, leading to the foundation of the "I AM Activity" religion.
- Edna Ballard - Co-founder of the "I AM Activity" with her husband, Guy Ballard.
- Count of Saint Germain - A historical figure from the 1700s, believed by some to be immortal, whose alleged encounter with Guy Ballard on Mount Shasta became a key part of the mountain's mythology.
- Carmen Kinch (Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer) - The officer who investigated the mysterious hole on Mount Shasta and identified the person responsible.
- Muhannad Elshieky (Comedian) - Shared a personal anecdote about an uncomfortable mystery he experienced in a cab.
Organizations & Institutions
- I AM Activity - A new age religion founded by Guy and Edna Ballard, stemming from Guy's alleged encounter with Saint Germain on Mount Shasta.
- Glitterex - The company profiled in the New York Times story about the glitter factory, which declined to confirm the identity of its biggest buyer.
Podcasts
- "Endless Thread" - A podcast mentioned for having broken the news about the largest buyer of glitter, solving the mystery posed in the New York Times article.
- "City Cast Chicago" - A daily news podcast where Michelle Navarro works as a writer and producer.
- "Financial Decoder" (Charles Schwab) - An original podcast hosted by Mark Reeby that offers practical solutions to help overcome cognitive and emotional biases in investing decisions.
Websites & Online Resources
- Reddit forums - Online communities where people discussed and tried to solve the "glitter mystery" from the New York Times article.
- mohanedelshieky.com (Muhannad Elshieky's website) - Where listeners can find information about Muhannad Elshieky's tour dates and performances.
- cnn.com/allaccess - Website to subscribe to CNN's streaming service, which exclusively features "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Prime Cuts."
- schwab.com/financialdecoder - Website to download and subscribe to the "Financial Decoder" podcast.
Other Resources
- "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown Prime Cuts" - A collection of rarely seen and never before streamed episodes from the "Parts Unknown" archives, featuring personal insights and behind-the-scenes interviews.