Siemens Leyden Jar Experiment

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Story in which 19th-century inventor Sir William Siemens wrapped a wet newspaper around a wine bottle at the pyramid's summit. The improvised jar gathered static charge and gave off sparks, and he reportedly shocked a guide who accused him of witchcraft.

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Episode #384: Giza: The Tesla Connection - Part 1

Brothers of the SerpentSep 29, 2026

The Brothers of the Serpent begin a book report on Christopher Dunn's 'Giza: The Tesla Connection,' the sequel to his famous 'Giza Power Plant.' Dunn now describes the Great Pyramid as a solid-state electron harvester that drew electricity from stressed igneous rock, building on NASA physicist Friedemann Freund's research into earthquake lights. The hosts also cover the forewords, the ScanPyramids Big Void, a proposed microwave pre-amplifier, and the famous story of Sir William Siemens shocking his guide atop the pyramid.

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