Giants: From Myth to Modern Day Hoax

02/14/23 • 39 min

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Our "biggest" episode yet, covering all things GIANTS. We learn how classical cultures and folklore embraced the myths and fantastical stories of giant, flesh-eating, humans; debunk archaeology's infamous giant skeleton hoaxes; and investigate real life gigantism as a medical anomaly.

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