Doggerland: Lost at Sea

In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck discuss Doggerland, a submerged landmass in the North Sea that once connected the UK and Europe. They explore its history, from initial clues like moor logs and animal bones found by fishermen to H.G. Wells's speculative fiction. The discussion covers the work of scientists like Clement and Eleanor Reed, the discovery of a Mesolithic harpoon head, and archaeologist Brienne Coles's maps. They also delve into the collaborative work of Vincent Gaffney and Simon Fitch, who used oil companies' data to map the seafloor, revealing Doggerland's landscape and its significance as a populated area during the Mesolithic era, including its eventual submersion due to rising sea levels and potential threats from wind farms. The episode concludes with listener mail.