Episode 88 - History Happy Hour, September 2023: A Secret Palace Tunnel, A 2,600-Year-Old Shoe, And More

Episode 88 - History Happy Hour, September 2023: A Secret Palace Tunnel, A 2,600-Year-Old Shoe, And More

Author: All That's Interesting September 27, 2023 Duration: 33:57
Welcome to History Happy Hour, a special series from History Uncovered… It’s the end of September 2023 and we’ve handpicked a few of our favorite history stories from this month. Today, we’ll be talking about… The investigation of an unknown tunnel beneath Poland's Saxon Palace… …how a Bronze Age girl buried with 180 animal bones was uncovered in Kazakhstan… …the discovery of 3,700-year-old Bronze Age remains in Turkey with preserved hair and skin… …how archaeologists found a 2,600-year-old child's shoe in an Austrian salt mine… …and how the Great Wall of China was damaged by construction workers who tried to create a "shortcut… As well as a number of historic anniversaries, including the Great Kanto Earthquake in Japan, the founding of Google, and much more.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/durrnberg-salt-mine-shoe credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits Head to http://factormeals.com/historyuncovered50 and use code HISTORYUNCOVERED50 to get 50% off Factor, America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit. 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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