The Call of Tut-Thulhu

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History, Science, Society & Culture, Natural Sciences

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🗓️ 12 July 2018

⏱️ 98 minutes

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Summary

Archaeologist and author Jeb Card joins Blake Smith to discuss his new book Spooky Archaeology. The book is about many weird, spooky topics which are tied to the field of archaeology—but this episode spends a lot of time talking about the unusual connection between H. P. Lovecraft and the discovery of King Tut’s Tomb. Warning: Some of the language in this episode may not be suitable for children. Listener discretion is advised. Read the episode notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:17.0	Warning this episode contains some strong language and I was not able to edit it out due to some time constraints so
0:24.3	please be advised that some of the content may not be suitable for kids on the
0:28.0	other hand if they're going to hear it anyway it might as well be bundled in
0:31.2	with archaeology and monsters, am I right?
0:33.7	Well, I don't know if I'm right.
0:35.2	You have to decide that.
0:37.0	Trip to the tomb of King Tut.
0:46.0	Giza, Egypt, 1922. U.S. sailors on shore leave past the silent sphinks and pyramids on Camel caravan to the recently discovered
0:55.9	tomb of Tuduncomin.
1:00.2	Here lies the Pharaoh of another age.
1:02.5	Here are first Americans to see the tomb of the boy ruler
1:05.7	guarded by young descendants of his ancient people.
1:10.5	Howard Carter, Wright, discovered the treasure-laden tomb by unearthing these steps, found the remains
1:16.3	and fabulous riches of young King Turuncommon, Pharaoh of Egypt, 40 centuries ago.
1:29.0	It's actually quite unlike anything we've ever seen before. A giant hairy creature, part ape, part man.
1:35.0	In larkness, a 24 mile long bottomless lake in the highlands of Scotland.
1:40.0	It's a creature known as the Loch Ness Monster. Minds. Monster Talk.
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