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Podcast: It‘s Probably (not) Aliens!
Episode: Ancient Aliens Really Need To Stop Making Things Up About Alexander (the Great) ft. Dael Kingsmill
Description: Was Alexander the Great's historic campaign into India really halted by alien intervention? Ancient astronaut theorists say yes (of course they do), claiming mysterious flying shields scared his war elephants. We dive into the actual historical records, discuss why troops might not want to march through mountain deserts with elephants, and explore how one of history's most influential figures became the subject of pseudohistorical alien theories. Plus, we learn way too much about medieval siege tactics involving hot sand and... other substances.Check out Dael Kingsmill here.Get new episodes early and...