American professor Hiram Bingham "discovered" Machu Picchu on 24th July, 1911 - though he initially misidentified it as Vilcabamba, the last stronghold of the Inca civilization during the Spanish conquest.
Unlike Vilcabamba, Machu Picchu was built at the peak of the Inca Empire's glory. Believed to have been a winter retreat for the Inca elite, its exact pu ... Show More
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Herostratus: Burning Ambition
The fire that destroyed the second Temple of Artemis - one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world - was supposedly set on the day Alexander the Great was born: 21st July, 356 BC. The story goes that the arsonist, Herosratus, was simply seeking notoriety. Herostratus was captur ... Show More
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<p><em>This week we're opening up this history books and looking back</em></p><br /><p><strong>Patrons </strong></p><p>Keys, Juneyor Roebuck, Andrewy Keller, Ralphie, and Noel Kelly!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Cast & Crew:</strong></p><p>Project Serapis was written by Ben Counter</p>< ... Show More
<p>Strange things are floating around in history, from people to objects. Here are a couple of new editions to the Cabinet.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https ... Show More
