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Explore the enduring allure of giants in human history and mythology. From Greek Titans and Norse Jotunn to biblical Nephilim, we uncover their ties to real-world locations like Samos, the Levant, and the Deccan Plateau, where fossils and megalithic structures may have inspired these tales. Delve into the science of human gigantism, examining cases like Robert Wadlow, and investigate how misidentified dinosaur and megafauna fossils shaped ancient stories. We also debunk infamous hoaxes like the Cardiff Giant, revealing the psychology behind these fabrications. Blending mythology, biology, paleontology, and archaeology, this episode reveals why giants continue to captivate us.
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Explore the enduring allure of giants in human history and mythology. From Greek Titans and Norse Jotunn to biblical Nephilim, we uncover their ties to real-world locations like Samos, the Levant, and the Deccan Plateau, where fossils and megalithic structures may have inspired these tales. Delve into the science of human gigantism, examining cases like Robert Wadlow, and investigate how misidentified dinosaur and megafauna fossils shaped ancient stories. We also debunk infamous hoaxes like the Cardiff Giant, revealing the psychology behind these fabrications. Blending mythology, biology, paleontology, and archaeology, this episode reveals why giants continue to captivate us.

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