EP 61 - The Fake Robot That Beat Napoleon at Chess

Mind-Blowing History

EP 61 - The Fake Robot That Beat Napoleon at Chess

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Published on Oct 7, 2026, 4:01:46 PM
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Long before modern AI, an 18th-century chess-playing machine fooled crowds, royals, and skeptics across Europe and America. Historia reveals the truth behind the Mechanical Turk: part invention, part illusion, and part very uncomfortable human genius.

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!

 
 
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