Underfoot
Summary
This episode explores two historical mysteries: the 1809 disappearance of British diplomat Benjamin Bathurst and the discovery of Malta’s Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum. Bathurst vanished without a trace from an inn in Prussia, leaving behind enduring theories about his fate. The segment also details the excavation of the ancient subterranean temple, highlighting its acoustic properties, burial practices, and engineering marvels dating back to 3300 BCE.
Topics discussed
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Introduction to Cabinet of Curiosities
The mysterious disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst
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The Hal-Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta
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