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Naked History – Unearthed

Naked History – Unearthed

By: Windfall Films
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Uncover the secrets buried beneath history’s most astonishing monuments in Naked History – Unearthed. This electrifying podcast series delves into the mysteries behind legendary megastructures, from the hidden chambers of the Pyramids to the eerie mass graves sealed within Mexico’s ancient pyramids. Scientists, archaeologists, and historians reveal groundbreaking discoveries – how sticky rice reinforced the Great Wall of China, why Tutankhamun’s tomb defied tradition, and how a vast moat keeps Angkor Wat standing strong. With cutting-edge research and gripping storytelling, each episode unravels the untold truths behind architectural marvels, offering fresh insight into their forgotten builders, lost civilisations, and the secrets they left behind.Windfall Films Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • Lost World of the Desert Kings

    Lost World of the Desert Kings
    Nov 2 2026
    Samarra – a stunning lost city in the deserts of Iraq. In the ninth century this medieval masterpiece is the capital of the mighty Abbasid Caliphate, one of the greatest empires in world history. Why is Samarra built, when the Abbasids already have a capital city, Baghdad? What are the engineering secrets of the enormous, spiral-shaped minaret that soars over the city? And why is Samarra abandoned by its rulers after just fifty-six years? Now, investigators use ground-breaking technology to answer these questions, in a region threatened by terrorism and off-limits to visitors for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Legends of King Arthur: Secrets of Tintagel Castle

    Legends of King Arthur: Secrets of Tintagel Castle
    Oct 26 2026
    Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, western England. Legends say that this is where the famed King Arthur is born in the 6th century AD. He is described as a mighty warrior, defender of his kingdom, and the protagonist of many famous stories: from having a magical sword called Excalibur to building Camelot. But what is the truth? Is King Arthur real, or just imagination? Now, investigators reveal traces of a grand fortress at Tintagel during King Arthur’s time, and discoveries across Britain bring new information on his kingdom, weapons, and fierce enemies. If King Arthur really existed, who was he? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Lost Tombs of Egypt's Kings

    Lost Tombs of Egypt's Kings
    Oct 18 2026
    Abydos, southern Egypt – two colossal temples rise up from the barren desert. They are built by Egypt’s mightiest pharaohs Seti I and Ramses the Great, miles from their capital. Why do they raise these huge monuments here? On a quest for answers, investigators use drone imaging to trace clues deep into the desert. Experts venture inside Egypt’s most bizarre subterranean megastructure for the first time, to discover an ancient cult. Can it unlock the secrets to Seti and Ramses’ immense pharaonic power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
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