Why Are We So Obsessed with Time Capsules?

About this episode

Will and Mango explore the phenomenon of time capsules and their significance across generations.

If you think about it, burying a bunch of random stuff in the ground isn’t the most logical practice. But for centuries, people have created time capsules for future generations to find. Today Will and Mango dig in, literally, to this strange phenomenon. What counts as a time capsule? Are there limits to what can be preserved? What are the most surprising (and disappointing) objects ever hidden away? Plus: The shocking true story of Blinky, the little lizard who could. Or couldn’t, as the case may be. Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram  @parttimegenius and Bluesky @parttimegenius.bsky.social ! Photo of the Crypt of Civilization via Wikimedia Commons. Learn more about your ad choices at  https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Will, Mango

Topics covered

• time capsules
• history
• cultural practices
• future generations
• objects preservation

Keywords

• time capsules
• history
• cultural significance
• Blinky
• objects preservation

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