An alternative-history conspiracy theory has been taking root on YouTube and Reddit forums. It alleges that a long-enduring, advanced society called Tartaria built much of our perennial architecture worldwide. After a catastrophic mudslide took out most Tartarian citizens, the theory goes, their remaining buildings are now being systematically dismantled to suppress the truth about their origin. How much of this theory is true? And why is it gaining traction right now? Conspiracy Theories is on Instagram @theconspiracypod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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