The Colossal Reach of the Tartarian Empire
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What is the Colossal Reach of the Tartarian Empire?
It's October 1963 in New York City. Jackhammers are chipping away at granite. A massive stone eagle takes flight inside a sling dangling from a crane. A few forlorn architects stand nearby holding up picket signs, but at this point there's nothing they can do. The old Penn Station is being torn down. Back when it was built in 1910, the Roman-styled landmark was breathtaking inside and out, with vaulted ceilings, ornate windows, and 84 columns. But maintenance was expensive and complicated. Plus, it took up two full blocks, more real estate than the growing city could spare. So now, it all had to go. But what if there's more to this story than just logistics and capitalism? Perhaps the demolition of Penn Station wasn't just about making the commute more efficient or about freeing up space for a new skyscraper. Could it be that someone wanted to keep the real history of this stunning structure under wraps? Welcome to Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify podcast. I'm Carter Roy. New episodes come out every Wednesday.
Why was Penn Station demolished?
You can listen to the audio everywhere and watch the video only on Spotify. And be sure to check us out on Instagram at The Conspiracy Pod. Today we'll be talking about the Tartarian Empire theory, that many of the world's most remarkable structures were all created by Tartarians, an ancient, technologically advanced society. We want to extend a special thanks to our guest, Zach Mortice, whose coverage was instrumental to our research. We'll hear from him directly throughout the episode. Stay with us. We have 3,000 action stores in Europe and we celebrate with extremely low prices. For example, our Superfin washbasin pots, 18 pieces, only 2,99. And our Spectrum spray paint for perfect coverage, only 2,33. For even more extremely low prices, visit our stores or check out the app Action. Small prices, great fun.
Today's conspiracy theory is still in its infancy. Its current iteration only emerged about eight years ago, and there isn't really a centralized or official source of information. The finer points are still being floated and debated on Reddit and YouTube. So, before we dive in, keep in mind that everything I'm about to talk about is still actively developing.
What is the narrative around the Tartarian Empire?
Consider this a snapshot of a moving target. Tartaria or Tartary is an outdated name for a real place that once existed. The vast area appears on the 18th century European maps in what is currently Russia, China, and other parts of Eastern Europe and Asia. It's not really accurate to think of the place as an organized country. It was home to several unrelated nomadic tribes that have been around since the 5th century. But according to online theorists, that mainstream narrative isn't true. They believed that the Tartarian Empire was once so powerful it influenced architecture all over the world. Believers would tell you that everything from ancient structures like the pyramids to more modern buildings like Penn Station were all assembled by the Tartarians. Theorists generally agree that Tartarian architecture is typified by grand scale and ornate details, like breathtaking domes.
Basically, if it's built on a massive scale and looks extravagant, chances are Tartarian theorists have claimed it. But theorists really jump on buildings that also have a hint of incongruity in their history or their use. Journalist Zach Mortice uses a great example in his coverage of the Tartarian Empire for Bloomberg City Lab. He singles out a 1939 photograph that shows the stunning multi-domed Iowa State Capitol building in the background. In the foreground are a bunch of dirt roads and men building a stone wall by hand. It's pretty incredible that this impressive state building was made by craftsmen who had to spread concrete with their hands. So, a Tartarian theorist might argue, maybe the technologically advanced Tartarians built it instead. A post on the Reddit page for Tartaria also points out that it seems weird that hugely impressive structures often have utilitarian uses, like a gilded post office or a high school topped with domes.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What is the Colossal Reach of the Tartarian Empire?
0:03–1:26
2
Why was Penn Station demolished?
1:26–2:51
3
What is the narrative around the Tartarian Empire?
2:51–17:08
4
How did the Great Reset affect the Tartarian Empire?
17:08–21:48
5
What is the evidence for Tartarian architecture?
21:48–31:22
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