Around 1200 BCE, the civilized world came to a sudden, violent end. The Hittite Empire burned, Mycenaean palaces crumbled, and Egypt fought for its life.
Around 1200 BCE, the civilized world came to a sudden, violent end. The Hittite Empire burned, Mycenaean palaces crumbled, and Egypt fought for its life. The culprits? A mysterious, seafaring confederation known to history only as the Sea Peoples. In this episode of Unexplained History, host Tom McKenzie investigates the greatest cold case of antiquity. We analyze the archaeological evidence from the ashes of Ugarit to the temple walls of Medinet Habu to answer the ultimate question: Who were these invaders? We dive deep into:
Join us as we piece together the fragments of a 3,000-year-old puzzle.
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Unexplained History delivers unexplained events analysis and deep dives into the history of the unexplained. Join host Tom McKenzie weekly as we uncover the secrets behind history’s greatest cold cases and cover-ups.
