Episode
40: The Time War
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- Jun 18, 2025
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- 1785
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Summary
How old is the oldest slice of Earth's seafloor? The answer is more contentious than you would think. Today, we visit one of the most debated locations in the show: a small island off the Greenland shore named Akilia. Everything about these rocks has been contested, and we'll meet three scientists who form cornerstones of the debates. Extra Credit: Watch something on an old CRT TV, or count tree rings in a stump.