Hidden and Lost

The Past and The Curious by The Past and The Curious History Podcast for Kids

Mar 31, 202634:20Kids & family

The Amber Room was a feat of artistic ability (and a lot of money) but after WWII it has disappeared entirely. Have you seen it? After that we learn about secret codes, the Enigma Machine, Alan Turing, Navajo Code Talker...

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