
Stuff You Missed in History Class Unearthed! in July!
Jul 18, 2016
In this mid-year edition of Unearthed!, the hosts discuss updates on topics such as the Black Death and the Salem witch trials. They also talk about a memorial for the witch trials in Salem, deciphering the Antikythera mechanism, and the debate over Queen Nefertiti's tomb. Other interesting topics include the theory of an altar cloth made from Queen Elizabeth I's dress, the misplaced patent for the Wright brothers' flying machine, cat domestication, archaeological finds like food storage pits in New Zealand, and scurvy signs in bones.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mid-Year Unearthed Episode: Updates and New Discoveries
01:51 • 5min
Salem Memorial, Antikythera Mechanism Deciphered, and Queen Nefertiti's Tomb
07:06 • 5min
Promotion for Drop app, Metro by T-Mobile, and Alienware in this chapter
12:22 • 2min
Cloth of Silver and Misplaced Patents
14:39 • 8min
Cats' Global Journey and Ancient Discoveries
22:33 • 8min
Archaeological Discoveries and Listener Mail
30:43 • 6min
Expressing Gratitude, Listener Email, and Two Ad Reads
36:56 • 5min
