Episode 107 - History Happy Hour, February 2024: The Titanic Of The Alps, Amelia Earhart's Plane, And More

Episode 107 - History Happy Hour, February 2024: The Titanic Of The Alps, Amelia Earhart's Plane, And More

Author: All That's Interesting February 29, 2024 Duration: 43:04
It’s the end of February 2024, and we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite history stories from this month. Today, we’ll be talking about… How Amelia Earhart's missing plane may have been found in the Pacific Ocean… …the discovery of a warrior's grave in Hungary, with intact armor and his horse… …how archaeologists in London unearthed the city's first fully intact Roman funerary bed… …the recovery of the so-called "Titanic of the Alps" shipwreck in Switzerland… …and the historical mystery behind another shipwreck discovered in Lake Superior. …as well as a number of historical anniversaries from February, including the launch of Facebook, the arrival of the Beatles in New York City, and the foundation of the NAACP. https://allthatsinteresting.com/amelia-earhart-plane-discovery credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Uncovered digs into the corners of the past that standard narratives often overlook, presented by the team at All That's Interesting. This podcast is a weekly excavation of historical events, cultural shifts, and true crime stories that are as compelling as they are strange. Every episode focuses on a specific topic-whether it's a forgotten societal upheaval, an enigmatic artifact, or a crime that altered a community-examining the details and human stories that make it resonate. The aim is to move beyond dates and names to uncover the peculiar motivations, bizarre coincidences, and raw humanity that define our shared history. You'll hear a blend of rigorous research and engaging storytelling, designed to satisfy curiosity and challenge assumptions. New installments arrive each Wednesday, offering a deep dive into subjects the creators found too fascinating to leave alone. For those who finish an episode and immediately want to know more, the digital publisher All That's Interesting provides additional context and articles. This is a podcast for anyone who believes the past is never truly past, and that the most interesting histories are often those waiting just beneath the surface.
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