2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the archaeologist who gave adventure a a new name: Directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg teamed up to give us Indiana Jones, who made his debut in Raiders of the Lost Ark. As a young and impressionable viewer Dr. David West Reynolds was blown away by the thrills he saw on that silver screen, little did he dream then that years later he would explore those very same jungles and deserts, work with the same artifacts Indy handled, wield my own bullwhip, and lay eyes on the Ark of the Covenant.   The true history and archaeology behind Raiders of the Lost Ark turns out to be a tale fascinating enough to rival the film, filled with luxurious China Clippers, fearsome flying wings, and nefarious government agents seeking the power of ancient relics. From the far reaches of South America to an off-limits government warehouse hiding incredible treasures, Dr. Reynolds tracked it all down to see these things for himself.