S2E39 - Lemuria: The Sunk Continent Myth vs. Geological Truth

A single footnote in 1864 by zoologist Philip Sclater was intended to solve a simple primate distribution puzzle. Instead, it birthed Lemuria, a legendary sunken continent that has captivated mystics, thrill-seekers, and pseudo-scientists for over 150 years. In this episode of Unexplained History, Tom McKenzie traces the fascinating evolution of a scientific hypothesis into a cornerstone of modern myth.

Explore how Ernst Haeckel used "visual authority" to map the human cradle in the Indian Ocean, and how Helena Blavatsky transformed Lemuria into an esoteric home for ancient "root races". We...