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Skeptoid

by Brian Dunning

The true science behind our most popular urban legends. Historical mysteries, paranormal claims, popular science myths, aliens and UFO reports, conspiracy theories, and worthless alternative medicine schemes... Skeptoid has you covered. From the sublime to the startling, no topic is sacred. Weekly since 2006.

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This Skeptoid episode investigates the 'Pictish Beast,' a mysterious carved figure that appears frequently on Pictish standing stones from ancient Scotland. The episode explores whether this creature—depicted in stone carvings—was based on a real animal or was purely mythological/symbolic. The host examines the visual…

Worth it if you're interested in Pictish history, archaeological mysteries, or skeptical debunking of historical legends.

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