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"Secrets from history": On the trail of myths, mysteries and scandals with Harald Eggebrecht and Rudolf von Bitter

"I know that I know nothing" is what the ancient philosopher Socrates is said to have said. "Secrets from History" (Heyne 2025) consistently follows this motto. The book is based on one of the most popular SZ columns, which has appeared weekly since 2014 under the title Dem Geheimnis auf der Spur.

Did a historical Till Eulenspiegel really exist? How did Rudolf Diesel disappear on the crossing to England? Why do dogs keep throwing themselves off an old bridge in Scotland? How did Vincent van Gogh die? And who is the Mona Lisa? Our world and its history are full of mysterious secrets, unsolved riddles and legends shrouded in myth.

Harald Eggebrecht and Rudolf von Bitter read and discuss some of the best columns, making for an astonishing evening. In fact, there is nothing on or under the earth, in the oceans or in the sky that the authors do not follow the trail of. History - more exciting than ever: Secrets are revealed, mysteries solved, misconceptions debunked and legends traced back to their origins.