Mysteries of History
The podcast is originally a Swedish podcast and has been translated into English with the help of AI.Historiens mysterier is part of Alternativ Historia. Here, the listener is taken on a deep dive into some of history’s most fascinating questions.
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Illuminati – The Group Allegedly Controlling the World (opens the original)
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The Illuminati is said to be the hidden elite that controls politics, the economy, and culture behind the scenes. They are alleged to have roots in the 18th-century Enlightenment but to have transformed into a global network of influence. Symbols such as the pyramid and the all-seeing eye are associated with their power and control over the development of the world. Many claim that they are working toward a New World Order in which freedom is replaced by surveillance and control. Whether they ex
Dwarka – The City That Was Believed to Be a Myth (opens the original)
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Dwarka is an ancient city in western India that, according to Hindu mythology, was founded by the god Krishna. In the sacred texts, it is described as a golden city with palaces made of precious stones that sank into the sea after Krishna's death. In recent decades, archaeologists have discovered underwater structures off the coast of Gujarat that some believe may be the remains of the legendary city. The discoveries consist of walls, streets, and artifacts that have been dated to several thousa
The Far Side of the Moon – Is It Home to Extraterrestrial Bases? (opens the original)
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The far side of the Moon, the part that always faces away from Earth, was first discovered in 1959 by the Soviet Union's space probe Luna 3 , which photographed its cratered and dark surface. Unlike the near side, it almost completely lacks the large, smooth "maria" plains, which has raised questions about why the two sides are so different. During the 20th century, alternative theories emerged suggesting that the far side could conceal bases, structures, or technological remains of extraterrest
Malta's Stone Monuments and the Elongated Skulls (opens the original)
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On Malta and Gozo, there are some of the world's oldest stone monuments, built by an unknown culture between 3600 and 2500 BC, using construction techniques that were ahead of their time. Their temples, such as Ġgantija and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, display advanced architecture, astronomical orientation, and acoustic properties that appear to have been deliberately created. More than 7,000 skeletons were found in the Hypogeum, several of which had elongated skulls that cannot be explained by k
The Vatican, Power and Hidden Knowledge (opens the original)
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The Vatican has had influence over the world for nearly two thousand years. Its power is not based on soldiers, but on religion, money, and diplomacy. From its small territory in Rome, it influences governments, organizations, and billions of believers. Its archives, connections, and faith give it a network that stretches across the entire planet. Whether one believes in the Church's message or not, its power is still tangible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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