Webfor centuries, explorers scavenged the earth searching for the fountain of youth… but what exactly were they looking for? And why were they so afraid of growing. Webin pursuit of a rumored fountain of youth located on an island known as bimini, ponce de león led an expedition to the coast of florida in 1513. The eternal quest that refuses to age. From ancient myths to modern science, why our fascination with eternal youth remains.