The Empire Club was founded in the 19th Century by a collection of adventurers, explorers and soldiers of fortune as a gentleman's club. To become a member, one had to do something truly extraordinary, be it single-handedly solving an impossible mystery, discovering a lost civilization, or pulling off a daring stunt. The original Empire Club was established in New York City by aristocratic entrepreneurs from around the globe. The international membership in the club has swelled so much that "satellite" clubs have been established in nearly every major city in the world. The exploits of its members have been heralded throughout the world since the Club's inception. Even the mythical fables of old pale in comparison to The Amazing Adventures of the Empire Club.