Episode 28: The Piri Reis Map - Ancient Antarctica & The Impossible Chart of 1513

Join host Tom McKenzie on Unexplained History as we unroll one of the world's most baffling cartographic mysteries: the Piri Reis Map. Discovered in the dusty archives of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace in 1929, this gazelle-skin chart drawn by an Ottoman Admiral in 1513 contains details that shouldn't exist.How did Piri Reis depict the coastline of South America with such accuracy just decades after Columbus? And more chillingly, does the map truly show the coast of Antarctica free of ice, centuries before the continent was officially discovered? We examine the controversial theories of Charles Hapgood, the possibility of lost ancient civilizations, and the skeptical arguments regarding historical compilation.Is this map a misunderstanding of geography, or evidence of a forgotten chapter in human history? Listen in to navigate the unknown.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support.🎧 Unexplained History explores the myths, mysteries, and misunderstood moments that shaped our world. Hosted by Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson. New episodes every week.Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen — and uncover the stories history tried to forget.More at The Unexplained CompanyHistory, Mystery, True Crime, Conspiracy, Paranormal, CIA, Cold War, Ancient Aliens, Archaeology, Unsolved, Supernatural, Tom McKenzie, Audio Drama, Storytelling, Documentaries.This episode includes AI-generated content.