In this special podcast swap episode, Math Science History teams up with History Daily to bring you one of the most enduring mysteries in modern folklore — the legend of the Loch Ness Monster. From ancient Scottish lore to one of the most infamous photographic hoaxes of the 20th century, this captivating narrative blends history, myth, and media manipulation.

Gabrielle Birchak, host of Math Science History, also shares a brief reflection on Hypatia of Alexandria and her latest book Hypatia, The Sum of Her Life, now available on Amazon.

Enjoy this rich collaboration with History Daily, and discover how a blend of mystery, myth, and media shaped the global fascination with Nessie.

Three things you will learn:

1. How a 1933 eyewitness account sparked worldwide interest in the Loch Ness Monster.

2. The shocking truth behind the famous “Surgeon’s Photograph” and the man who staged it.

3. How hoaxes, headlines, and history intersected to build a lasting legend.

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History Daily is a coproduction of Airship and Noiser

Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

 

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