Unearthed! in October 2026, Part 1
Summary
This Unearthed episode updates on the Parthenon’s optical illusions, the restoration of Crystal Palace dinosaurs, and new research on Mohenjo-Daro’s egalitarian wealth. It covers medical findings on smallpox in Australia, child labor in the Netherlands, and ancient plague in Siberia. Animal stories include Hannibal’s likely Alpine route, early pigeon domestication, and trout transport in Norway. The segment concludes with the deciphering of Maya glyphs, medieval Guernsey manuscripts, and a new method for virtually unrolling Herculaneum scrolls.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Parthenon optical illusions and architectural curves
Crystal Palace dinosaur restoration update
Mohenjo-Daro wealth distribution and egalitarianism
Philadelphia museum exhibit and NCPH statement
Uffizi Galleries renovation and Caravaggio leak
Sponsors and transition to smallpox origins
Smallpox introduction to Australia and death tolls
Child labor, ancient plague, and leprosy burials
Hannibal's route across the Alps with elephants
Ancient pigeon domestication and trout in mountain lakes
Re-identifying bone fragments at Ferreter's Cove
Sponsors and transition to books and letters
Chinese label misidentified as Boston Tea Party
Deciphering Maya astronomical glyphs in Guatemala
Medieval Guernsey book fragments and sheeppox DNA
Virtual unrolling of Herculaneum scrolls
History of the Mirror of the Blessed Life of Jesus Christ
Listener mail and show notes
Closing sponsors and outro
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