It’s been hailed as a “shrine of democracy,” but Mount Rushmore’s history is filled with strong-arming and contention, starting with the stolen land it sits on. And though the sculptor’s designs were never officially completed, some say the U.S. government still has plans for the monument.
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Jul 22
Rewind: The Denver Airport
This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! Denver International Airport is said to be holding more than planes and luggage. It’s home to apocalyptic artwork, Freemason imagery, and even a literal murderous 32-foot-tall horse. And be ... Show More
48m 36s
Jul 15
Rewind: Area 51, S4, and the Rise of Bob Lazar
This July, we’re revisiting five classic topics in our Conspiracy Theories: Rewind series! Its existence and location were not formally acknowledged by the government in 2013. But “Area 51” – so named for its map designation, as part of the Nevada Test Site – has been shrouded in ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2025
The Dark History of Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Carved into the granite heart of the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore is one of America’s most recognizable (and controversial) monuments. Beneath the towering faces of four presidents lies a dark and often untold history of stolen land, massacres, and the erasure of Indigenous people ... Show More
1h 7m
Feb 2022
33: The TRUTH behind Central Park, Lake Lanier and Dodger Stadium
America, she’s always been stealing land. Grabbing what she wants. And stealing land has never stopped in America, except now it’s done “legally” thanks to a little thing called eminent domain. Today we will dive into just three of the MANY stories of communities being erased in ... Show More
34m 33s
<p>Beneath one of America's largest man-made objects is a dark, painful past. And if the stories are true, it has never truly let go of the world around it.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Episode Music: <a href= "http://www.lorepodcast.com/m ... Show More
<p>Often times the more revered and sacred a space is, the more haunted by a trouble past it's likely to be. And as we see from this tour of the American landscape, those stories are more than a little disturbing.</p> <p>————————</p> <p><strong>Lore Resources: </strong></p> <ul> ... Show More
