Stuff They Don't Want You To Know CLASSIC: Famous Lost Tombs, Part I
May 16, 2024
Delve into the mystery of Genghis Khan's hidden grave and other famous lost tombs. Explore the economics of burial practices, journeys to rumored resting places, and controversies surrounding historical figures' burials. Uncover the mystery of Thomas Paine's alleged bones and the transition to monotheism in ancient Egyptian religion. Discover the erasure of old gods and the disappearance of Nefertiti amidst engaging audience interactions and promotions.
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Lost Tombs
- Humans are bad at preserving history, forgetting locations of important figures.
- This forgetfulness stems from both accidental loss and intentional obfuscation.
Lost Graves
- Most people's tombs are lost due to high costs and land scarcity.
- Many bodies were cremated, underwent sky burials, or simply decomposed without formal burial.
Human Mortality
- Over 108 billion humans have lived, but 7.7 billion are currently alive.
- This leaves roughly 100.3 billion deceased, highlighting the vast number of lost graves.