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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 4 MIN

Nebra Sky Disc: Mankind’s Oldest Celestial Map

from Intellectually Curious · host Mike Breault

Explore the Nebra Sky Disc, a 12-inch Bronze Age map dating to 1800–1600 BCE. From its illegal dig and dramatic 2002 rescue to modern analyses that prove its authenticity, we decode the sun, moon, and Pleiades symbols, explain the 82-degree solar-arc hint that links to calendar accuracy, and uncover what this artifact reveals about early European astronomy, cosmology, and long-distance Bronze Age trade.Note:  This podcast was AI-generated, and sometimes AI can make mistakes.  Please double-check any critical information.Sponsored by Embersilk LLC

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