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56: The Lost Giants of Nevada: A Tale of Archeology and Mystery
Manage episode 418131006 series 3426081
Zoinks! Imagine stumbling upon a spooky cave in Nevada, only to find it's not just full of bat guano but also harboring secrets of gigantic proportions! That's right, back in 1911, two miners discovered not just any skeletons, but enormous ones, towering at 7 to 8 feet tall, with some even sporting remnants of red hair. The intrigue deepened with over 100,000 artifacts unearthed, including a whopping size 28 shoe. The plot thickens with legends of red-haired giants, the Si-Te-Cah, who were said to be quite the terrifying bunch, leading to a fiery showdown in the caves by the local tribes.
Fast forward to an archaeological frenzy that uncovers more of these titanic tales, echoing through the artifacts and whispered legends of the Paiute Indians. Was it just lore, or was there truth to the tales of giants roaming Nevada? This episode digs into the chilling blend of history and mystery, piecing together the puzzles left by the giants of Lovelock Cave. Who knew that a hunt for fertilizer would lead to unearthing tales of mammoth proportions! Join us as we decode the mystery, layer by spooky layer.
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* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MYSTERY for a great deal: happymammoth.com
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* Check out Incogni: incogni.com/mysteryinc
* Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/mystery
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101 episodes
Manage episode 418131006 series 3426081
Zoinks! Imagine stumbling upon a spooky cave in Nevada, only to find it's not just full of bat guano but also harboring secrets of gigantic proportions! That's right, back in 1911, two miners discovered not just any skeletons, but enormous ones, towering at 7 to 8 feet tall, with some even sporting remnants of red hair. The intrigue deepened with over 100,000 artifacts unearthed, including a whopping size 28 shoe. The plot thickens with legends of red-haired giants, the Si-Te-Cah, who were said to be quite the terrifying bunch, leading to a fiery showdown in the caves by the local tribes.
Fast forward to an archaeological frenzy that uncovers more of these titanic tales, echoing through the artifacts and whispered legends of the Paiute Indians. Was it just lore, or was there truth to the tales of giants roaming Nevada? This episode digs into the chilling blend of history and mystery, piecing together the puzzles left by the giants of Lovelock Cave. Who knew that a hunt for fertilizer would lead to unearthing tales of mammoth proportions! Join us as we decode the mystery, layer by spooky layer.
Visit us online at itsmysteryinc.com
Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/itsmysteryinc
Our Sponsors:
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MYSTERY for a great deal: happymammoth.com
* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MYSTERY for a great deal: happymammoth.com
* Check out Incogni: incogni.com/mysteryinc
* Unknown 9: Awakening releases on October 18, 2024 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. Pre-order your copy today and learn more about the Unknown 9 universe at unknown9.com/mystery
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mystery-inc/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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