Episode 128: The Antarctic Conspiracy: Byrd’s Journey into the Unknown

The prime subject of this episode is the mysterious Operation High Jump. This was a major military venture commanded by Admiral Richard Byrd in the early post-World War II period. The operation, officially for research and cold-weather training, has been of interest inasmuch as it entailed an unprecedented military expedition to one of the most remote parts of the globe. We plunge into the covert side of this mission, exploring some of the conspiracy theories about a mission with a purpose well beyond simple scientific investigation. The story includes Byrd’s alleged encounters with abnormal phenomena, such as an underground world and aerial events defying our knowledge of history and how things are. As we discuss this fascinating tale, we attempt to shed some light upon the intersection of rumor and fact that continues to captivate our collective imagination about Antarctica’s hidden secrets.

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