Hidden History with Dr. Harini Bhat

The Loch Ness Monster: Science, Hoax, and Enduring Mystery

August 31, 2026·39 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

For over 1,500 years, people have reported a massive creature lurking in the depths of Loch Ness, a 23-mile-long Scottish lake so dark and deep that it swallows light entirely. The legend exploded in 1933, fueled by newspaper editors, a faked photograph, and a public desperate for wonder during the Great Depression. From DNA sweeps and sonar surveys to a toy submarine and a big-game hunter's revenge plot, the evidence has been tested...and the mystery somehow survives.Head over to our Hidden History YouTube channel to WATCH this episode: https://www.youtube.com/@HiddenHistoryPodIf you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Hidden History to never miss an episode! Hidden History is a Rewind Original Podcast, powered by PAVE StudiosFollow us on SocialInstagram: @RewindStudiosTikTok: @RewindStudiosYouTube: @HiddenHistoryPod

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