Episode

S1E3 - The Mystery of Everest

Podcast: History Snacks
Published: Feb 18, 2026
Duration seconds: 1059
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Summary

Who made it to the top of Mt. Everest first? We delve into the disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine on their way to summit Everest. In this episode we encounter death by misadventure, lots of mountain climbing talk, a scary mountain, preserved dead bodies, a detached foot, the Death Zone, and a mystery that may never be solved.