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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 18 MIN

Frozen in Time: Ancient Wonders Beneath the Ice

from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White

Melting ice in regions like the Yukon and Norway is revealing a wealth of preserved history, from ancient hunting tools and weapons to frozen biological wonders like mammoths and cave lions. These discoveries include remarkably intact human remains, such as Ötzi the Iceman and the "Long Ago Person Found," which offer a direct window into the lives, technologies, and genetics of our ancestors. Beyond these scientific finds, the frozen landscapes of Antarctica have inspired controversial theories regarding lost advanced civilizations, Earth crust displacement, and alleged secret military or alien bases.

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Melting ice in regions like the Yukon and Norway is revealing a wealth of preserved history, from ancient hunting tools and weapons to frozen biological wonders like mammoths and cave lions. These discoveries include remarkably intact human remains,...

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