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Weird Medieval Guys

Weird Medieval Guys

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Leaving no stone unturned in our quest for the weirdest stories, guys, and art from the Middle Ages. The Weird Medieval Guys podcast is brought to you by Olivia, the creator of internet sensation Weird Medieval Guys, and Aran, a historian and fellow weird guy connoisseur.
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Always interesting and often hilarious, join hosts Aaron Wright and Benjamin Grundy as they investigate the latest in futurology, weird science, consciousness research, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, and new-age absurdity.
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Jason Horton revisits a different year along with the strange history and the cultural happenings during that year. Get your weird history fix with Strange Year. Instagram For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Welcome to the Strangeology Podcast! I’m your host Jeff Foran. From Cryptozoology, UFOlogy and the paranormal – to legends, forbidden history and more. Listen in and explore the world of the strange & unexplained. Join me as I look into strange and fascinating tales and unearth the truths & theories behind some of the greatest mysteries out there…
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Paranormal, unexplainable, and uncanny stories aren't just in the fiction section. They happen every day, to people just like you. One Strange Thing brings you family-friendly stories from America's newspaper archives. And they all have something in common: an element that can't be explained by logic alone. Join us on our trek through small town U.S.A.'s oddities — and prepare to wonder what oddities are hiding in your hometown, too.
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The truth is stranger than fiction. The Confessionals Podcast explores the true stories of witnesses to the world of unexplained phenomena. As an interview-based podcast, host Tony Merkel holds conversations with everyday individuals who share their unique experiences crossing paths with the unexplainable and with dedicated researchers delving into realms of high strangeness.
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Nighttime

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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Nighttime is an audio documentary series which explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join host Jordan Bonaparte for an exploration of Canadian true crime, mysteries, and the weird.
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Blurry Creatures chases down answers for the weird questions and enigmatic creatures that inhabit the fringes between reality, myth, and imagination. Join podcast veterans Nate Henry and Luke Rodgers as they investigate Bigfoot, Ancient Giants, Cryptids, The Nephilim, The Watchers, Ancient Burial Mounds, Forbidden History, Megaliths, Conspiracy Theories, Dogman, Mothman, The UFO Phenomenon, Extraterrestrials, and The Unexplained.
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Keep Canada Weird

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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In Keep Canada Weird the Nighttime Podcast's host Jordan Bonaparte and his pal Handsome Aaron Airport seek out and explore the offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. New episodes are released weekly. Keep Canada Weird is a production of the Nighttime Podcast.
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This is After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal. The podcast that takes you to the shadiest corners of the past, unpicking history’s spookiest, strangest, and most sinister stories. Join historians Anthony Delaney and Maddy Pelling, every Monday and Thursday to take a look at the darker side of history. From haunted pubs and Houdini, to witch trials and weird UFO sightings. After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds and the Paranormal - a podcast by History Hit, the world's best history channel and ...
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The Secret Life of Canada is a podcast about the country you know and the stories you don't. Join hosts Leah-Simone Bowen and Falen Johnson as they reveal the beautiful, terrible and weird histories of this land. Season 6 is here! New episodes every second Thursday. Visit us at www.cbc.ca/secretlife for show links, transcripts and more! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scene ...
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History Out Loud

Calderdale Libraries

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Calderdale Libraries' bi-monthly podcast, with guests, bringing you stories and facts from the weird and wonderful past... *Follow us on Twitter/X: @HOL_podcast *Follow us on Facebook: HOLpodcast
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A podcast that explores the unknown, the unexplained, the mysterious, the unsolved and the just plain strange. Bizarre crimes, disappearing people, odd creatures, creepy phenomena, it's all here. We won't solve every mystery, but we'll try to separate truth from fiction and let you decide.
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The most entertaining and enraging stories from mythology told casually, contemporarily, and (let's be honest) sarcastically. Greek and Roman gods did some pretty weird (and awful) things. Liv focuses on Greek and Roman mythology's (mis)treatment of women, the wild things the gods did, and the all around incredible minds of the ancient world. Gods, goddesses, heroes, monsters, and everything in between. Regular episodes every Tuesday, conversations with authors and scholars or readings of an ...
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On the 19th of February, 1911, in the Valorian Socialist Republic, an assistant tailor named Colette Geise experienced a migraine that ruined her life. This is a historical account of what happened next. THE KINGMAKER HISTORIES is a steampunk weird fiction podcast about being gay and doing crime, brought to you by the freaks who brought you Less Is Morgue.
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Wining About Herstory

Wining About Herstory

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Have you ever wondered where all of the women were in your history books? You're not alone! Join long time gal pals, Kelley & Emily, as they swap stories about incredible women from history over a cheap bottle of wine. They take wining to a whole new level. Women's history has never been this tipsy!
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Nick Emel and guests deliver a mix of entertainment, education, and satirical banter as they cover fact-based Top 10ish Lists in history, true crime, food, pop culture, and more. One host is prepped with fun facts, but the other is guessing the list in real-time, creating an unpredictable rollercoaster of laughs, learning and chaos. With 250+ episodes exploring everything from the Top 10ish highest-grossing films to the smartest animals to the deadliest cults, there's a Top 10ish List for ev ...
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Historian David Borys dives deep into the fascinating world of Canadian history in this bi-weekly podcast exploring everything from the wonderful to the weird to the downright dark. Get add free content at Patreon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I’m Chyaz Samuel, and things are about to get weird. This podcast is dedicated to some of the strangest stories you’re ever likely to hear – from true crime and unsolved mysteries to unbelievable coincidences and tales full of bizarre twists.
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L.A. Meekly: A Los Angeles History Podcast

Daniel Zafran & Greg Gonzalez & the history of Los Angeles

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L.A. Meekly is a monthly comedy podcast about Los Angeles history put out by comedians Greg Gonzalez and Daniel Zafran that battles the idea that LA has no history by delving in the weird, unbelievable and, occasionally, haunted details from the past of their native city.
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History Uncovered

All That's Interesting

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History Uncovered is brought to you by the digital publisher All That’s Interesting, where we explore all things weird and bizarre in the natural world and the world past. Each Wednesday, we take a deep dive into a topic we haven’t been able to stop thinking about. Dive deeper into these stories on All That's Interesting Follow our page on Facebook: HistoryRevealed Follow us on Instagram: @realhistoryuncovered credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits Please contact advertisin ...
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Follow Craig Baird as he explores the good, the bad and the weird of Canada's history from the pre-colonial era to 25 years ago. Whatever you want to know about Canadian history, this is your one-stop shop.
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What went bump in the night a thousand years ago? Explore all the creepy, lost and just plain weird corners of history with me every Saturday! Please support the show at www.patreon.com/HistoryObscura, or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/historyobscura
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Ghost Story

Wondery | Pineapple Street Studios

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Host Tristan Redman is a seasoned journalist who doesn’t believe in ghosts. But weird things happened in the bedroom he lived in as a teenager. When he discovers years later that subsequent occupants of the same house have been visited by the ghost of a faceless woman, he’s curious. Because it just so happens that Tristan’s childhood home is right next door to the house where his wife’s great grandmother, Naomi Dancy, was murdered in 1937 – killed by two gunshots to the face. Could there be ...
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Gadfly

Added Serotonin

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Hosts Dusty Wilson and Oona O'Leary meet up fortnightly to chat about third parties, fringe candidates, and generally weird American electoral history.
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Short Histories

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Part of the world History section. How Countries developed and major historical events. Check out our youtube channel for other historical videos podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@englishthroughhistory
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ArtCurious Podcast

Jennifer Dasal/ArtCurious

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Think art history is boring? Think again. It's weird, funny, mysterious, enthralling, and liberating. Join us as we cover the strangest stories in art. Is the Mona Lisa fake? Did Van Gogh actually kill himself? And why were the Impressionists so great? Subscribe to us here, and follow us at www.artcuriouspodcast.com for further information and fun extras. © 2023 Jennifer Dasal
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Freakonomics Radio

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. Join the Freakonomics Radio Plus membership program for weekly member-only episodes of Freakonomics Radio. You’ll also get every show in our network without a ...
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Each week, host John Hinson takes a look at weird, crazy, and forgotten stories from the history of humankind. He covers true crime, paranormal, and other strange stories and tries to put some humor into it, or maybe he's just an apathetic dick - that's up to you to decide.
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Libertines, Lotharios and Complete B******s. True stories of history's most badly behaved men and women. Join roguish host Simon Talbot as he uncovers the disreputable lives and fascinating times of historical hellraisers like Giacomo Casanova, Catherine the Great and Errol Flynn, along with a bawdy cast of colourful characters that you may not have heard of. Become a Lovable Rogue because everything is more fun in period costume.
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I'm TK, your guide to the past as we uncover the people, events, and little-known-facts hidden in the shadows of your old history textbooks. From empress baddies to activist profiles, turkey gods and the history of the toothbrush, tattoos, Pompeii peepees, and everything in between, you can find it all here. There is no telling how far we'll dig or how many "historical facts" we'll reexamine. No event too small and no topic too big, because this is For The Love of History.
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Seriously?! Yep… it’s really true. The JabberGuys explore the weird and wacky world we all share where truth is stranger than fiction. Revealing intriguing facts from history and captivating real world stories that are unbelievable, they each share their unique sense of humour and amusing insights to a variety of thought-provoking topics designed to enlighten and entertain.
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Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Do you like your spooky stories with some historical context? Do you like your history with a pinch of the paranormal? Then Weird in the Wade is the podcast for you. Weird in the Wade is about all that’s weird, wonderful and a little off kilter in a small English town called Biggleswade and its surrounding area. Each episode we explore a story that will make you pause and ponder, whether its a haunting, flying saucers, witches, poisoners or body snatchers. Social history meets the unexplaine ...
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Over the course of history there have been MANY examples of what you would call today "war crimes". Of course at the time that was simply war. Once rules for warfare came into play things became more murky. What is a war crime? Well there is the phrase, its never a war crime the first time. Whether its the first time or just something no one had co…
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Join Moises and Josh as they begin their multipart series on Nankings forgotten story of one of History's most brutal Massacres. Listen as the guys break down the brutal and systematic Rape, Torture and Murder of the ancient city of Nanking, whose death toll exceeds that of the atomic blasts of Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined. add us on ig @ instag…
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This week gets a little bit darker at Relatively Weird. Kim tells Jilli the case of the Kerry Babies. It's a bit of an emotional rollercoaster that will likely leave you craving justice. Sources: Staines, M. (2023, April 14). Kerry Babies: Dead Man Linked to Arrested Couple 'Had a lot of the Answers'. News Talk. Kerry Babies: Dead man linked to arr…
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A Danger Shared: A Journalist’s Glimpses of a Continent at War is the latest book from Portland journalist and author Bill Lascher. Bill joined us to talk about WWII in Asia through the eyes of journalist Melville Jacoby, his own connection with Jacoby, and what he learned from going through an archive of images that included Macau, the Philippines…
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Red Heifer RE-loaded! That's right, author/podcaster Mondo Gonzales makes his debut on the show to talk about The Red Heifer Prophecy. A pure red heifer is going to be slaughtered and burned on the slopes of the Mount of Olives. What is the latest news? Mondo helps us unpack Biblical prophecy and the latest developments surrounding all Third Temple…
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Squishing someone’s heart and blowing air into them to bring them back to life seems so basic, so why weren’t we able to agree on it for the past few hundred years? This week on Sawbones, Dr. Sydnee gives an overview of the evolution of CPR which, despite what movies and TV would have you believe, isn’t quite an infinite cheat code for avoiding dea…
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For centuries, pirates such as Ned Low and Black Bart, came to Canadian shores to rob fishermen, steal ships, restock supplies and pick up new crews. Some pirates were nice, others were bloodthirsty, but all were interesting. Artwork/logo design by Janet Cordahi Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: canadaehx.com/shop Donate: buymeacoffee.com/craig…
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In which Lauren & Mattias discuss moose and proper table manners. They review their recent movie night films, talk about what the movies have in common, and even rewatch a previously undesired classic. Contents: Opening “That’s a good question” Weekly check in Wild moose Movie on! Rent (rewatch) Adventures in Babysitting Tick, Tick… Boom! Intermiss…
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A brief look at the causes behind the societal collapse of the Bronze Age Mediterranean. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. Given it's fiction, and typically involves gods and/or monsters, I'm not as deferential as I would be were I referencing the real thing. So…
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In episode 645: Salish Sasquatch, John and Sara Brown discuss their experiences with Sasquatch on their property, which has been in John's family for generations. They share stories passed down from John's grandfather and other neighbors who have also encountered Sasquatch. Sara describes her first encounter with a foul smell and whistling sounds o…
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SURPRISE! We’re back with you for some bonus episodes of ArtCurious this spring! First up: we’re thrilled to announce an all-new tour this September with Like Minds Travel. Today on the show, we’re welcoming LMT’s Laura Hart to chat about group travel: how she puts together these incredible, special excursions, making friends all over the world, an…
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This week is all about people who made crazy escapes from prison (or tried to)! We're covering the lives of Radovan Krejcir, the Briley Brothers, and Pascal Payet. Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/ Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinson Follow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPod Want more John? …
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Rebel forces and floating corpses, these are just a few of our favorite things! First, Kelley tells the story of the beauty queen battle axe Remedios Gomez-Paraiso who led rebel forces into battle against the occupying Japanese army in her pageant best. Then, Emily covers who may be our most unknown woman of all time, a nameless young woman who was…
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In Episode 319: The Monster Outside My Window, we are joined by Derrick and Tayler. Derrick begins the show by describing his experience with a creature that approached his window one night while he was sleeping. After researching what he witnessed outside, Derrick concluded that he had seen a Rake. When he told his stepbrother about the encounter,…
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a city with no shortage of tall tales, folklore, and urban legends. The story of the Glove Guy is stranger than all of them. It’s a common experience for men in Halifax… a friend of a friend was said to have had accepted an offer for a free ride home from downtown late at night, only to clumsily reveal a leather glove fetis…
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Did you know legendary mountaineer Edmund Hillary found evidence of the Yeti? Or that David Attenborough is on board with the idea it exists? Today we explore the history of the hunt for the Yeti. We're delighted to be joined by Pranaya Rana, a writer based in Kathmandu whose blog is at https://recordnepal.substack.com/ Written by Maddy Pelling. Ed…
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The new Christian religion clashes with ancient Norse gods during Leif Ericson's expedition to Vinland. Please enjoy the final chapters of this spellbinding historical fiction novel from Henry Myers while your host and the coven of cats finish up a few podcast-adjacent projects this month. As always, thanks for listening :)…
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When ex-Bunny girl Jayne Gaskin spots the desert island of her dreams for sale online, she decides to risk it all. Trading in their English village home, Jayne and her family relocate to their own private paradise, just off the coast of Nicaragua. And a reality TV crew follows them to film a new show, No Going Back. But soon they all discover that …
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This week, Kim takes us to a tiny Colorado town to learn about the disappearances of Tom Young and Keith Reinhard. The ladies may not be bear scientists but they do know hiking a mountain in the afternoon all by yourself is best left to the experts. Find Relatively Weird on Instagram @relativelyweirdthepod or email your ideas or questions to relati…
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The supreme commander of the Valorian army gives you some valuable life advice. Content Warning: Gunshots (3:35-3:36) Transcript Link Written by Henry Galley. With Bradley Gareth as Holzmann. The Valorian National Anthem was composed and performed by June Isenhart. Socials: Twitter Bluesky Youtube Patreon Instagram…
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Strange things are said to lurk in the seaside mist of England's Cornwall—strange creatures, occult groups, and otherworldly entities are said to have covered the land for centuries. We discuss an obscured report of an odd video tape, mentioned in an old forum post, purported to show an occult group performing a strange ritual. Those who view the t…
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Join Dr. Judd Burton on a captivating journey as he unravels the mysteries of Goliath, delving deep into the ancient texts and legends surrounding the most famous giant of them all. In his groundbreaking exploration, Dr. Burton takes us beyond the battlefield and some theories that perhaps his lingering spirit tried to finish the job he couldn't. D…
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Yes, you heard us right!! Join Olivia and Aran as they defend their most dubious claim to date, which is definitely not just an excuse to step beyond our usual remit and talk about the wild, delightful world that was Edo Period Japan! We explore why Edo Japan was so cut off from the world and the effects this had on its society, plus some of the cu…
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You are not gonna guess how long the "disease" hysteria has been plaguing humanity! 😱 In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the history of hysteria and take a look at how this sexist phenomenon still affects us 4,000 years after it first reared its ugly head. Spicy TK definitely makes an appearance in this episode, and we have garbage hu…
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This week we give Cristina a break as we explore the Irish Crown Jewels. This multi part series will explore firstly the origin of said jewels and also how the nobility of Ireland was organized. Clearly England dealt a rough hand to Ireland and other countries. Tune in as we go into detail on how a potential heist came to be. Thanks for listening a…
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Subscriber-only episode Ever found yourself red-faced over a caps lock crisis or stumped by the mysteries of a barcode scanner? Well, buckle up and join us as we unravel the comic absurdity of these digital age blunders. With no guests to interrupt our flow, we dive headfirst into the laughable labyrinth of technical hiccups. From amplifying burps …
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Liv is joined by Joel Christensen to talk all things oral storytelling, the tradition, theories on its origins, and how the Iliad and the Odyssey intersect with their ancient origins. Read more from Joel on Sententiae Antiquae. Help keep LTAMB going by subscribing to Liv's Patreon for bonus content! CW/TW: far too many Greek myths involve assault. …
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The world of Victorian medical practices has fascinated Chyaz since she was a teenager – from strange surgical customs (and mishaps) to bizarre ‘cures’, mind-boggling medicines and literal snake oil salesmen. And that’s before we even get to the asylums…this topic is as ‘strange but true’ as it gets. Mental health resources UK: https://www.mind.org…
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, is a city with no shortage of tall tales, folklore, and urban legends. The story of the Glove Guy is stranger than all of them. It’s a common experience for men in Halifax… a friend of a friend was said to have had accepted an offer for a free ride home from downtown late at night, only to clumsily reveal a leather glove fetis…
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Halifax, Nova Scotia is a city with no shortage of tall tales, folklore, and urban legends. The story of the Glove Guy may be stranger than all of them. It’s a common experience for men in Halifax… a friend of a friend was said to have had accepted an offer for a free ride home from downtown late at night, only to clumsily reveal a leather glove fe…
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the holy grail of hockey cards AND buyer’s remorse Tim Horton’s Pizza the pizza pranksters targeting Edmonton’s sweetest fella Guelph’s burglar’s bowels Series Links Keep Canada Weird Se…
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In Keep Canada Weird Jordan Bonaparte and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; the holy grail of hockey cards AND buyer’s remorse Tim Horton’s Pizza the pizza pranksters targeting Edmonton’s sweetest fella Guelph’s burglar’s bowels Series Links Keep Canada Weird Se…
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On this edition of the show, I bring on guest, Justin McHenry. Justin is an author, historian and archivist who recently put out a brand new book called Lemuria: A True Story of a Fake Place, which goes into detail about the history behind the myth of this supposed continent. ----- Justin's website: https://www.justinjmchenry.com/ Come to the Inter…
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folks, we're back with more weird, interesting, neat, and wild shit from the Middle Ages. this time, we explore the numerous Medieval inventions of Imperial China such as the compass, gunpowder, printing, and much more. we discuss why Imperial China was able to foster such innovation and why it fell off in the 15th century. then we briefly discuss …
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In episode 644: Trauma To Triumph, Carly shares her story of growing up in a tumultuous family environment and experiencing paranormal and demonic influences. She discusses the importance of acknowledging the impact of parental figures on children's lives and the need to address children's imaginations and fears. Carly dives into her early paranorm…
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So you want to help people? That’s great — but beware the law of unintended consequences. Three stories from the modern workplace. SOURCES: Joshua Angrist, professor of economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Zoe Cullen, professor of business administration at Harvard Business School. Marina Gertsberg, senior lecturer in finance at …
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In a bold departure from traditional beliefs, Dr. Judd Burton, renowned archaeologist and historian, challenges the age-old narrative of the Tower of Babel's location. Join us as we delve into his groundbreaking theory that places this iconic biblical structure not in Lower Mesopotamia but in the heart of Turkey. Uncover the evidence, unravel the m…
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Discover why the wider Abraham Lincoln assassination plot was far larger than the death of one man and how this three-pronged attack sent out violent aftershocks for decades to come. https://allthatsinteresting.com/abraham-lincoln-assassination credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media n…
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The government of Cuba continues to repress and punish virtually all forms of dissent and public criticism, as Cubans endure a dire economic crisis affecting their rights. Hundreds of critics and protesters, including many who took to the streets in July 2021, remain arbitrarily detained. Demonstrations continued in 2023, triggered by blackouts, sh…
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Your favorite celebrities can't stop killing people! Alec Baldwin, Matthew Broderick, and Caitlyn Jenner - just to name a few. On this episode, true crime podcasters Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna (creators of Crawlspace and Missing) return to the show to battle against one another in guessing the Top 10 Most Famous Celebrities that have KILLED …
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Charles Hamilton allegedly had fourteen wives according to the newspapers, but the headline was that Charles used to be called Mary. In the 18th century newspaper stories about 'female husbands' were not uncommon; people assigned female at birth who assumed the legal, social and economic position reserved for men. Today we explore two stories with …
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Take a walk on the very wild side in 18th century London with teenage "Lad About Town," William Hickey. There's sex, booze, fighting and disrespecting of elders - what's the youth of yesterday coming to? Is stealing a rowing boat morally unacceptable? Which was the most violent pub in London - possibly? What do you do when caught in bed with anothe…
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What if someone was declared dead . . . only for their heart to start beating again? This is a phenomenon sometimes called "Lazarus Syndrome" or "auto resuscitation after failed pulmonary resuscitation". Dr. Sydnee and Justin discuss the outline of exactly what needs to occur, some possible reasons this might happen, and a few wild examples. Music:…
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