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PITTSBURGH — TV personality Josh Gates bring an evening of legends, mysteries and tales of adventure to Byham Theater on Friday.

The host of Discovery Channel’s smash-hit “Expedition Unknown,” Gates appeared Wednesday on “The Beaver County Radio Morning Show.”

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Tickets are on sale now for the all-ages show at TrustArts.org, in person at Theater Square Box Office, 655 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, or calling 412-456-6666.

Gates also is executive producer of  “Expedition Unknown,” which follows his global journey to explore archaeological discoveries, historic mysteries and scientific breakthroughs. Gates immerses himself in each story, conducting his own investigations, showcasing the work of dedicated explorers while also highlighting vibrant cultures and fascinating destinations. Armed with a degree in archaeology, a quick wit and a hunger for adventure, Gates travels to some of the most remote corners of the planet in immersive, hilarious, and thrilling journeys.

An avid scuba diver and photographer, Gates has participated in sub-sea archaeological excavations in the Mediterranean, and his wanderlust has taken him from sweltering African deserts to the icy shores of Antarctica. To date, he has set foot in more than 100 countries, has scaled “the roof of Africa” on Mt. Kilimanjaro, and climbed Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in the Americas.

For five years, Gates also helmed and co-executive produced the hit Syfy Channel series, “Destination Truth.” Each week, Gates and his intrepid team set out to investigate age-old legends. The show features remote and often never-before-filmed locations, from the distant mountains of Bhutan to the uncharted jungles of Papua New Guinea.

 

He holds degrees from Tufts University in Archaeology and Drama, serves as a trustee on the governing board of the Archaeological Institute of America, and is a fellow of The Explorers Club — a prestigious organization dedicated to the advancement of exploration and field research.