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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 18 MIN

The Map That Shouldn't Exist

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In 1929, a Turkish naval officer discovered a 500-year-old map that seemed to show Antarctica's coastline—centuries before it was officially discovered and without the ice that had covered it for millennia. We dive into the Piri Reis map mystery and explore how modern satellite technology is rewriting our understanding of ancient geographical knowledge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 1929, a Turkish naval officer discovered a 500-year-old map that seemed to show Antarctica's coastline—centuries before it was officially discovered and without the ice that had covered it for millennia. We dive into the Piri Reis map mystery and explore how modern satellite technology is rewriting our understanding of ancient geographical knowledge.

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In 1929, a Turkish naval officer discovered a 500-year-old map that seemed to show Antarctica's coastline—centuries before it was officially discovered and without the ice that had covered it for millennia. We dive into the Piri Reis map mystery and...

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