What if ancient civilizations knew something about electricity we've forgotten? Join Eli and Ara as they unravel the mind-bending mystery of the Baghdad Battery - a 2000-year-old artifact that looks suspiciously like an ancient power source. Was this a groundbreaking technological discovery or just an elaborate clay jar? In this electrifying episode, we'll explore how a small archaeological find could completely rewrite our understanding of human innovation. Get ready for a journey that challenges everything you thought you knew about technological progress, ancient ingenuity, and the surprising secrets hidden in history's dusty corners. Prepare to have your mind zapped!

In this provocative episode of The Deep Dive, Eli and Ari unravel a shocking historical paradox: how the most devastating conflict in human history accidentally reset the global economy. We're not glorifying Hitler—far from it. Instead, we meticulously examine the unintended economic consequences of World War II, exploring how extreme circumstances can force systemic changes. From the Great Depression's depths to wartime industrial mobilization, we'll dissect how a genocidal regime's actions inadvertently jumpstarted global economic recovery. Warning: This episode contains complex economic analysis that challenges conventional historical narratives. Prepare to have your understanding of economic history turned upside down