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Every story has two sides — the one we’re told, and the one history tried to hide.
Hidden History takes you beyond the surface of famous events and forgotten moments, uncovering the untold stories that shaped our world.
From lost civilizations to mysterious inventions, from silent heroes to dark conspiracies — every episode reveals a truth that time tried to bury.
Step into the past. Discover what was never meant to be known.

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  • Tikal: The Rise and Fall of a Maya Supercity

    Tikal: The Rise and Fall of a Maya Supercity
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, you’ll explore the ancient Maya city of Tikal and how modern technology is reshaping what we know about its scale and sophistication.
    Using advanced lidar scanning, researchers have revealed that Tikal was far larger and more interconnected than previously imagined, forming part of a vast urban network hidden beneath the jungle canopy. This discovery has transformed understanding of Maya civilization, showing a level of complexity that challenges earlier assumptions about pre-Columbian societies.
    The narrative highlights how the inhabitants of Tikal developed advanced knowledge in astronomy, architecture, and water management. Through monumental pyramids and carefully engineered reservoir systems, they sustained a dense population in an environment that would otherwise be difficult to inhabit.
    Power in the city was closely tied to religious authority, with rulers acting as intermediaries between the gods and the people. Large-scale construction projects and ceremonial events reinforced their status and maintained social order.
    Over time, however, environmental pressures such as drought and resource depletion placed increasing strain on the city’s systems. Combined with internal instability, these challenges eventually led to Tikal’s decline and abandonment, allowing the jungle to reclaim the once-great urban center.
    Today, ongoing research continues to uncover the scale of Tikal’s achievements and the causes of its collapse, offering lasting insight into both human innovation and vulnerability.


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    26 min
  • How Chicago became the ultimate war machine

    How Chicago became the ultimate war machine
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, you’ll explore how Chicago was transformed during World War II into one of the most important industrial hubs supporting the Allied war effort.
    As global conflict intensified, the city’s vast manufacturing base was rapidly converted to wartime production. Factories that once served civilian markets began producing critical military equipment, including aircraft engines, torpedoes, and other essential supplies that powered the front lines.
    At the same time, scientific breakthroughs were taking place within the city. The University of Chicago became the site of a historic experiment that achieved the first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear reaction, marking a turning point in both science and warfare.
    The story also highlights life on the home front, where women entered factories in large numbers to fill labor shortages, and local political leadership worked to manage rapid industrial expansion. However, this period of growth was also marked by tension, as marginalized groups and individuals labeled as “enemy aliens” faced suspicion and restriction.
    Ultimately, the narrative presents Chicago as a symbol of wartime transformation—where industrial power, scientific innovation, and civilian sacrifice combined to help shape the outcome of the war and accelerate the rise of the United States as a global superpower.


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    23 min
  • How ancient memories became the Gospels

    How ancient memories became the Gospels
    Jul 4 2026
    In this episode, you’ll explore the origins and purpose of the four Gospels in the New Testament, and how they came to shape the early understanding of Jesus of Nazareth.
    Written decades after the events they describe, these accounts combine early oral traditions with theological reflection and memories preserved by close followers such as Peter, James, and John. Rather than functioning as strict historical reports, they were crafted as meaningful narratives aimed at explaining who Jesus was and why his life mattered.
    The story highlights key encounters recorded in these texts, including interactions with figures like Mary Magdalene, Judas Iscariot, and Zacchaeus, showing how Jesus’ teachings and actions affected people from very different backgrounds and social positions.
    Each Gospel presents its own perspective, but together they form a collective testimony that shaped the beliefs of early Christian communities. These writings were designed not only to preserve memory, but to communicate a deeper message about faith, identity, and purpose.
    Ultimately, the Gospels are presented as foundational narratives intended to pass down a shared understanding of Jesus’ life and teachings to future generations.


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    22 min
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