The Museum of Lost Things

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by Sam Kean · 2026

A nonfiction collection of true stories about lost treasures, legendary cities, and mythical creatures that vanished from history. Sam Kean explores what these disappearances reveal about science, culture, memory, and the human fascination with the unknown.

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Science Friday
History advances by losing knowledge, then finding it again
The episode challenges the idea of steady progress by showing how fragile discoveries can be—and how easily their significance disappears.
Sep 15, 2026 · 14 min

1 episode featuring The Museum of Lost Things

History advances by losing knowledge, then finding it again