The Philadelphia Experiment: WWII's Invisibility Hoax

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A stormy night, a top-secret experiment, and a naval destroyer with the power to become invisible. Some mysteries were perhaps never meant to be solved. The disappearance of D.B. Cooper, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Malaysian Flight 370, to name a few. The longer we go without answers to these questions, the more time the public has to come up with conspiracy theories. And there are some truly incredible ones out there. TIMELINE 1818: Their mansion was the center of social gatherings, and they were at the heart of Richmond's upper class. 1861: and America is on the grips of a bloody civil war that will change it forever. 1910: By William Cramp and Sons in Philadelphia. 1911: To supply ships of the 2nd Division. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Philadelphia is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 138 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 176 (Erie, Pennsylvania) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy