Believe it or not, we live in an ice age. The polar glaciers give it away. Those glaciers used to come clear down to New York. We now know the traces they left are everywhere if you know what to look for; it just took some Swiss peasants to figure it out.
# Stuff You Should Know: Ice Ages
In this episode, Josh and Chuck explore the fascinating history of ice ages on Earth, from ancient glaciations to what we're experiencing right now. They explain what defines an ice age, how scientists figured out they existed through clues like mysterious boulders and carved-out valleys, and dive into the various theories about what causes them—from the mathematical cycles discovered by a Serbian mathematician to plate tectonics and volcanic activity. The conversation also touches on the Little Ice Age period in Europe and why it had such dramatic effects on civilizations, making this a compelling look at how our planet's climate has shaped human history.
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