Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The problem though is that we have no firm idea of where the moon shaft actually is. Oh sure. And we're entirely unsure if the moon shaft even exists." — Ben Kissel
"The authors of the moon shaft book speculate that the tale of the moon shaft might actually have been a Cold War intelligence game." — Marcus Parks
"But if that is true, then our current readings would be off-base by millions of years." — Henry Zebrowski
The episode examines the legend of the "Moon Shaft," a purported ancient structure discovered in the Slovakian mountains, primarily based on the account of Antonin Horak, a World War II insurgent. The narrative is further amplified by UFO enthusiast Ted Phillips, who claims to be the foremost expert on "close encounters of the second kind" (UFO skid marks). The story posits that Horak, while hiding from Nazis, stumbled upon a large, cylindrical, dark, mirrored object embedded in a mountain. This object, described as semi-circular and crescent-shaped, allegedly dates back at least 20,000 years, predating known civilizations and even the invention of the wheel.
Further analysis presented in the podcast, referencing books on the subject, explores various hypotheses for the Moon Shaft's existence and nature. One theory suggests it was an ancient copper ore mining facility, explaining observed phenomena like green sparks and the crystalline nature of copper. Another significant point of discussion revolves around the potential for the Moon Shaft narrative to be a Cold War intelligence game orchestrated by the Czechoslovakian STB (secret police) to mislead Western forces. The episode also touches upon similar claims of mysterious underground tunnels and glass structures in the Carpathian Mountains by Professor Jan Pujak, further adding layers to the folklore surrounding subterranean anomalies.
Ultimately, the podcast highlights the speculative and unsubstantiated nature of the Moon Shaft legend. Despite numerous expeditions and dedicated research by figures like Ted Phillips, no concrete evidence has been found to confirm its existence. The authors of the primary book on the topic even present conflicting theories, vacillating between an advanced ancient civilization and a natural formation. The episode concludes by suggesting that while the Moon Shaft may be a compelling myth, the possibility of undiscovered geological formations or misinterpretations of folklore remains.