January 28 – The Day the Past Suddenly Got Much Longer

On January 28, 1929, scientists presented early findings that would lead to radiocarbon dating, allowing historians to measure the age of ancient organic materials for the first time. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of how science extended the timeline of human history and permanently changed how we understand the past.

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