Castles, Cannons & Billionaires: The History of Bunkers

Midnight Facts for Insomniacs · Aug 27, 2026 · 46m

Castles, cannons, concrete, and the persistent human desire not to get blown up. This week, Shane and Duncan trace the strange evolution of the bunker, from medieval fortifications and the arrival of artillery to the underground defenses of the World Wars and the nuclear paranoia of the Cold War.

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