My name is Josh Gates, with a degree in archaeology and a passion for exploration.

I have a tendency to end up in some very strange situations.

There has got to be a better way to make a living.

My travels have taken me to the ends of the earth as I investigate the greatest legends in history.

We're good to fly, let's go!

This is Expedition Unknown.

Listen to Expedition Unknown on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

In 1991, Texas is doing it big.

Royal Tycoon George H. W. Bush is president and leads America to victory in Operation Desert Storm.

As president, I can report to the nation, aggression is defeated, the war is over.

Feisty Anne Richards becomes the first woman elected as governor in Texas in 50 years.

Welcome to the first day of the new Texas.

And in business, Texas is booming.

The oil industry was exploding because oil prices were high.

There's a new energy trading company called Enron that everybody thought was the crown jewel of American industry.

Enron is a company that deals with everyone with absolute integrity.

At the center of Texas prosperity is Houston.

I remember Houston in the 90s was a rollicking city.

There was just this kind of abuelience and money was flowing and times were good.

Moving to a big city like Houston can be pretty intimidating.

Which neighborhoods are the safest and what schools are the best?

Making it in Houston means flaunting your wealth.

...