Show Notes Witness of the Times – Season 4, Episode 11 “Mythcellaneous Tales” Drops August 11, 2026 Show Notes In Episode 11 of Witness of the Times, “Mythcellaneous Tales,” we explore the line between myth and history, looking at legends once dismissed as fiction that may contain surprising elements of truth. This episode examines evidence of Viking exploration in North America before Columbus, including the Norse settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows, and considers how the Vikings may have navigated using lodestone and sunstones. It also looks at possible Polynesian contact with South America, the enduring legend of Rama’s Bridge between India and Sri Lanka, and a Solomon Islands story that appears to preserve the memory of a real island lost beneath the sea. We also revisit the ancient world, from the possible rediscovery of the Egyptian Labyrinth to the true identity of orichalcum, the mysterious metal described by classical writers. Along the way, the episode touches on the okapi, extinct animals such as the aurochs, global flood traditions, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the long-running debate over the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. At its core, this episode asks an important question: How often do myths preserve real history? Sometimes, the stories of the past are not pure invention, but echoes of events, places, and discoveries that were once very real. In this episode: Viking contact with North America before Columbus Norse navigation and the mystery of sunstones Polynesian links to South America The possible reality behind Rama’s Bridge A sunken-island legend from the Solomon Islands The Egyptian Labyrinth and the mystery of orichalcum The okapi, extinct animals, and how myths preserve memory Flood traditions, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon Credits Hosted by Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker Music by Jorgen Halber Witness of the Times explores the people, places, and moments that shaped our world — often hidden in plain sight. If you like what we do, rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Every positive review helps new listeners find the show. Send us your questions about the stories we profile. You can email us at witnessofthetimes@gmail.com. The Executive Producers of “The Witness of The Times” are Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker. Our music is by Jorgen Hallberg. Witness of the Times is produced by Ezra Media Network. We are your hosts, Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker, and this has been” The Witness of the Times.”
