In the early 20th century, a Turkish historian discovered a map made in 1513 by famed cartographer Piri Reis. The map was incredibly detailed and even featured a perfectly accurate depiction of Antarctica — a continent not discovered for another 300 years.
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Jan 28
The FBI's Movie Star Target: Who Killed Jean Seberg?
After starring in the French New Wave classic Breathless and the American blockbuster Airport, Jean Seberg had the world’s eyes on her. But in the late 1960s, one organization watched her even more closely: the FBI. Seeing Jean’s political affiliations, FBI Director J. Edgar Hoov ... Show More
54m 15s
Dec 2024
The Lost Continent of Lemuria
Lemuria, the land of Mu, was a continent in the Indian Ocean. It was said to have been the birthplace of humankind. However, around 84 million years ago, a cataclysmic event took place on Earth and Lemuria, along with Atlantis, supposedly sank to the bottom of the Ocean. Did this ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2025
The Mysteries of Easter Island
<p>In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, over 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, lies one of the world’s most iconic archaeological treasure troves - Rapa Nui, known to the outside world as Easter Island. Famed for the towering stone faces of the <em>moai</em>, the island has u ... Show More
41m 27s
Aug 2024
Lines on a map: borders that shaped world history
People have been drawing lines on maps as long as there have been maps to draw on – whether for political, geographical or sometimes completely arbitrary purposes. But, when it comes to borders, these simple marks have had an irrevocable impact on lives and identities through the ... Show More
33m 12s
Aug 2024
Phantom Islands: The Landmasses that Disappear
A phantom island is a purported island which was included on maps for a period of time, but was later found not to exist. They usually originate from the reports of early sailors exploring new regions, and are commonly the result of navigational errors, mistaken observations, unv ... Show More
48m 43s
Oct 2024
The Moorish Empire: Myth vs. Reality
On today's episode, we welcome our new co-host, Reginald, who brings a unique perspective from across the pond. Also, We dive into a fascinating yet bizarre topic: the Moorish Sovereign Citizen Movement in the United States. We also delve into the rich history of the Moors in the ... Show More
1h 17m
Feb 2022
The Mystery of Pumapunku Part 1
We’ve all heard of the mystical and wondrous ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica and South America: The Maya, Olmecs, Aztecs, and the Inca. But one culture that developed on the southern end of Lake Titicaca in present-day western Bolivia near the border with Peru left behind ru ... Show More
2h 9m
Sep 2025
Are we using the wrong world map?
The Mercator projection, a map that’s been around for over 450 years and which most people use, distorts size. It stretches land masses farther from the equator. It can make Greenland looks the same size as Africa, when in reality Africa is actually around 14 times bigger. Campai ... Show More
8m 56s