{"podcast":{"title":"Unexplained History","slug":"unexplained-history-7119426","podcast_index_feed_id":7119426,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6429156/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.unexplained.co","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3014fd0f4e62802f02f7f8f270a585ba.jpg","author":"The Unexplained Company","episode_count":63,"summary":"Unexplained History delivers unexplained events analysis and deep dives into the history of the unexplained. Join host Tom McKenzie weekly as we uncover the secrets behind history’s greatest cold cases and cover-ups. If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient mysteries, paranormal activity, and government conspiracies, this podcast is for you. Each episode creates a gripping audio landscape exploring events that defy explanation — from baffling disappearances and cryptid sightings to the dark realities of the Cold War and the occult. The Team Narrative & Direction: Rob Davenport Lead Researcher: Mike Sherwin Sound Design & Score: Smoking Man Studios New episodes drop every Tuesday. Listen in — and decide what you believe. Visit us: https://www.unexplained.co Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support .","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426"},"episode":{"title":"Unearthing the Truth of the Canary Islands: Beyond the Myth of Atlantis","slug":"unearthing-the-truth-of-the-canary-islands-beyond-the-myth-of-atlantis","published_at":"2026-03-31T12:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426/unearthing-the-truth-of-the-canary-islands-beyond-the-myth-of-atlantis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unearthing-the-truth-of-the-canary-islands-beyond-the-myth-of-atlantis--71008125","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71008125/ep_49_final.mp3","summary":"In 2011, a Spanish research vessel discovered \"Los Atlantes,\" a series of submerged seamounts east of the Canary Islands with features resembling ancient beaches. While headlines immediately linked the find to Plato's legendary Atlantis , this episode of Unexplained History dives deep into the tension between scientific evidence and cultural storytelling. We explore the geological reality of these volcanic peaks and contrast it with the persistent myths that have shadowed the Guanche people for centuries. Featuring insights from lead scientist Luis Somoza , geneticist Linus Girdland-Flink , and historian Ricardo Rodríguez-Varela , we examine how modern DNA and carbon dating are finally separating empirical facts from colonial-era fantasies. Join us as we navigate the ethics of discovery and the importance of protecting indigenous heritage from the lure of the \"lost civilization\" narrative. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/unexplained-history--6429156/support . 🎧 Unexplained History explores the myths, mysteries, and misunderstood moments that shaped our world. Hosted by Tom Mackenzie and Don Masterson. New episodes every week. Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen — and uncover the stories history tried to forget. More at The Unexplained Company History, Mystery, True Crime, Conspiracy, Paranormal, CIA, Cold War, Ancient Aliens, Archaeology, Unsolved, Supernatural, Tom McKenzie, Audio Drama, Storytelling, Documentaries. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"In 2011, a Spanish research vessel discovered \"Los Atlantes,\" a series of submerged seamounts east of the Canary Islands with features resembling ancient…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2601,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unexplained-history-7119426/episodes/unearthing-the-truth-of-the-canary-islands-beyond-the-myth-of-atlantis/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unexplained-history-7119426/unearthing-the-truth-of-the-canary-islands-beyond-the-myth-of-atlantis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}