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'Ghosts, gods & sea monsters: a supernatural history of the Atlantic' - History Extra Podcast

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Period12 Dec 2025

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  • TitleGhosts, gods & sea monsters: a supernatural history of the Atlantic
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletBBC History Extra
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Size34 mins
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date12/12/25
    DescriptionGuest interviewee for this episode of the History Extra podcast.

    For centuries, sailors crossing the Atlantic believed they were not alone – haunted by ghost ships, watched by mermaids, and stalked by sea monsters. Historian Karl Bell talks to Jon Bauckham about the stories that dominated the maritime imagination, and what role these fishy tales might play in our understanding of the ocean today.
    URLhttps://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/ghosts-gods-sea-monsters-a-supernatural-history/id256580326?i=1000740244296
    PersonsKarl Bell