Why Nobody Wants This Part of Africa

Listen to this episode from RealLifeLore on Spotify. What if you could start your own country today? In this episode of the RealLifeLore podcast, we uncover the fascinating story of Earth’s last unclaimed lands. From Antarctica’s vast, frozen Mary Byrd Land to a strange desert strip in Africa known as Bir Tawil, these territories exist outside the control of any nation. Why do they remain lawless? Who has tried to claim them, and why did they fail? Join RealLifeLore as we explore the bizarre loopholes of international borders and the surprising history that left these lands forgotten.