Episode 4: Theo’s Family History

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Episode 4: Theo’s Family History

The Dory Horde: The City of Eight (Book Three)

Arriving in Egypt, Aurora and her children are met with a surprise: the father Theo has arrived ahead of them and arranged for a conversation in a secure room. But an even bigger surprise comes as Theo explains the family history he has kept secret all these years.

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Topics: Adventures

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The Dory Horde: The City of Eight (Book Three)

Episode 21: The Full Family Epilogue

Episode 21: The Full Family Epilogue

As the family recovers from their ordeal, they begin to process the unusual events they had been involved in — and slowly discover that the adventure was nowhere near finished for the Dory Horde.
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Episode 20: Master of Mysteries

Episode 20: Master of Mysteries

Trapped in the mystical plans of Ali Zaki and family, the Dory clan can see no way out from a path of certain destruction. But could there be one person to release them all from this evil scheme?
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Episode 19: A Great Burden

Episode 19: A Great Burden

Together in an underground room, the descendants of Solomon Dory begin to hash out the conflicts left too long between them … until they notice strange bodily sensations that appear to be initiated by a group of shrouded men entering the room.
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Episode 18: The Book of Thoth

Episode 18: The Book of Thoth

Salvador awakes from a dream that he lost the children — and then realizes that this is no dream. Together with Maria and Diane, they seek to solve the mystery of the children’s disappearance and the meaning behind it all.
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Episode 17: Sabotage and Trickery

Episode 17: Sabotage and Trickery

Safe in a hotel room with her brother and sister, Tahoe tosses and turns in bed, unable to sleep. When she suddenly senses someone outside, she and her siblings find themselves caught up in a series of inescapable events.
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Episode 16: The City of Eight

Episode 16: The City of Eight

After being prevented from boarding the yacht, Bennu was strongly persuaded to spend the night in an elegant hotel. But upon waking, the connections in her mind come quickly and she begins to see what her next steps will entail.
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Episode 15: Revelation on a Slow Boat

Episode 15: Revelation on a Slow Boat

Aboard a luxurious yacht, the Dory family settles in for a long ride with the mysterious Ali Zaki. As he explains his story to them, they begin to understand that the tale Solomon told all those years ago might not have been the complete truth.
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Episode 14: The Rest of the Family

Episode 14: The Rest of the Family

As Maria, Apollo, and Diane arrive at the local airport, they receive messages from Salvador indicating where they should meet the family. Once they get settled into their rooms, Maria experiences an intuition about the danger her family may be facing.
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Episode 13: Thebes

Episode 13: Thebes

Racing away from their pursuers, Aurora, Bennu, and Colum discover that their plan to escape by jet has been thwarted as well. But Colum’s driving skills and determination keep them racing toward her eldest brother.
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Episode 12: The Return of the Dragon

Episode 12: The Return of the Dragon

Dr. Carmen Gonzalez realizes the seriousness of the situation and finally makes phone contact with Salvador about the three Dory children in her charge. As they await his arrival, they discover that someone else has been watching out for them all along.
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Episode 11: Hermopolis

Episode 11: Hermopolis

Aurora, Bennu, and Colum arrive at their destination somewhat flustered but determined to find Tag. As they follow Colum’s impeccable sense of direction, they’re led to the mythical clue … that just might be the key to Tag’s whereabouts.
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Episode 10: Family

Episode 10: Family

Detained by Egyptian authorities, Tag and Alistair have nowhere to turn for help. But in a moment of unexpected good fortune, they are set free and released into the care of someone they have reason not to trust.
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Episode 9: Under the Sphinx

Episode 9: Under the Sphinx

As the three youngest Dorys set off toward the Sphinx, their triumphant feelings turn to confusion when they encounter unforeseen obstacles. But as they follow their instincts, they meet the exact person they need for the next step in their quest.
23 min
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Episode 8: Who Do You Trust?

Episode 8: Who Do You Trust?

As she adjusts reluctantly to Colum’s role as pilot, Aurora learns from Bennu about their family’s ties to Ancient Egyptian mythology — but nothing prepares her for the mysterious message she receives upon landing in Hermopolis.
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Episode 7: Thrice Great

Episode 7: Thrice Great

As Alistair and Tag explore the underground tomb, they begin to piece together the ways ancient Egyptian mythology might overlap with their own family history. But their conversation becomes suddenly interrupted when a group of unexpected visitors arrive.
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Episode 6: A Series of Messages

Episode 6: A Series of Messages

In their swanky hotel, the three youngest Dory children settle into their hotel room while Salvador runs an errand. But soon after he departs, Tahoe receives a message that convinces her siblings that they need to take immediate action.
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Episode 5: Fast and Faster

Episode 5: Fast and Faster

Aurora’s decision to find Tag becomes a trip of a lifetime when Bennu picks her up in a sports car … driven by 17-year-old Colum. Along the way, Aurora learns more about the danger that might be facing Tag and the actions they’ll need to take to find him.
22 min
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Episode 4: Theo’s Family History

Episode 4: Theo’s Family History

Arriving in Egypt, Aurora and her children are met with a surprise: the father Theo has arrived ahead of them. But an even bigger surprise comes as Theo explains the family history he has kept secret all these years.
20 min
9+

Episode 3: The Objection

Episode 3: The Objection

Aurora’s concern over Tag leads her to make a decision: the rest of the family will all go to Egypt in search of the eldest brother, despite the objections of the children’s father. The Dory Family is going to Egypt and will meet whatever challenges arise.
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Episode 2: The Descending Corridor

Episode 2: The Descending Corridor

Thousands of miles away from Peru, 19-year-old Tag Dory is exploring a deep and dark passageway heading toward an Egyptian burial chamber. What is he doing? Why is he doing it? And who is this friend who has brought him to such a mysterious place?
29 min
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Episode 1: The Scattering

Episode 1: The Scattering

One day at home in Peru, Aurora Dory finds herself reflecting on her five uniquely gifted children. But when her youngest son wonders aloud about the silence from Egypt-based older brother, the family begins to wonder if something sinister is afoot.
27 min
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