The Known Unknown

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This week, two stories about the strange power of the 1-800 number. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, ...  Show more

In the western nave of Westminster Abbey, nestled between illustrious tombs and beneath a slab of black Belgian marble, lies the body of an unidentified soldier of the First World War. He is remembered as the Unknown Warrior, a symbol of the half a million Commonwealth service ...

Throughout history, humankind has turned its gaze towards the heavens in search of mystery. Yet time and again, it is beneath the ground where the most enduring enigmas are found. Across every continent lie tales of ancient tunnels, lost chambers, and sealed structures that preda ...  Show more

Sometimes the past doesn’t want to stay buried. and the echoes of war can reach across time to claim the living. These are stories of restless soldiers, haunted houses, and the people who unknowingly step into their shadows. On this Veterans Day, we remember the fallen who gave u ...  Show more

The tomb would soon sit unnoticed, perhaps forever, in the wild grass of the lonely cemetery. But on its first night of occupancy, one man would keep a careful watch over it. Just in case. Wilhoit McCrail: Hugh Pierce Music: “Submarine” by Morphlexis, all rights reserved. Audio ...  Show more