Past Present

Episode 380: The Ocean Gate Submersible and the History of Extreme Travel

06.27.2023 - By Niki, Neil, and NataliaPlay

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In this episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia discuss the failed attempt of the Ocean Gate submersible to explore the Titanic wreckage. Support Past Present on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pastpresentpodcast Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show:   ·      The world watched as a multimillion dollar search for the submersible Titan transpired and failed. Natalia drew on this account of the world’s most expensive tourist experiences. Niki referenced this Washington Post article on how Mount Everest became a tourist attraction and this National Geographic story about the history of mountaineering.   In our regular closing feature, What’s Making History: ·      Natalia recommended the latest season of the Netflix show Never Have I Ever. ·      Neil discussed Jessica Grose’s New York Times piece, “The Largest and Fastest Religious Shift in America is Well Underway”. ·      Niki shared about the new podcast, Coverup: The Pill Plot.  

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