A phantom island is a purported island which was included on maps for a period of time, but was later found not to exist. They usually originate from the reports of early sailors exploring new regions, and are commonly the result of navigational errors, mistaken observations, unverified misinformation, or deliberate fabrication. Some have remained on maps for centuries before being "un-discovered". Subscribe to our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MysteryofEverythingPodcast">Patreon</a>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mysteryofeverythingpod/">Instagram</a>Listen to our sister podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6ALnjYlFQeEOmeRwYoRlIh">History of Everything</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Mystery of Everything

Phantom Islands: The Landmasses that Disappear

Mystery of Everything is a captivating and thought-provokingpodcast that takes you on a journey into the mysterious andunexplained realms of our world. Join our hosts, Gabby Bell and BrennaHatter, two accomplished scientists with a passion for unraveling theenigmas that have fascinated humanity for centuries.Each episode of Mystery of Everything delves deep into the world of cryptids,pseudoscience, conspiracies, and more, as Gabby and Brenna apply theirscientific expertise and vivid imaginations to uncover the truthbehind these puzzling phenomena. Together, they bring a refreshingblend of skepticism, curiosity, and humor to the table, separatingfact from fiction, and shedding light on the darkest...