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Dec 2023
1h 24m

Tartaria

Theories of the Third Kind
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Rumors of an Ancient civilization that possessed remarkable architecture and advanced technology circulated throughout the World for centuries. These tales persisted until the late 19th century, when a catastrophic Mud Flood ravaged this mighty empire, eradicating its existence. What if the suppression of information about this entire empire and the devastat ... Show More
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