Best Mütter Museum Podcasts (2024)

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You Won't Believe How Wrong We Were (Legends of Philadelphia) 44:56

1d ago44:56

44:56

We are doing things a lil differently this week. This is our last free episode of 2024 so we’re taking a break from the regular format. One of the most fun things about doing Legends of Philadelphia are all the great comments, emails, and DMs we get on the social medias. Listeners clued us in when we were wrong and shared new stuff that we didn’t k…

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We Need to Talk About Philadelphia Nepo babies (Legends of Philadelphia) 31:39

8d ago31:39

31:39

Nepo Babies have been a popular topic of discussion in the last few years. It’s no surprise that having wealthy, famous, or connected parents will set you ahead of the competition. But not every Don Johnson does a Dakota Joshnon make. What if your mom or dad were ONLY famous in philadelphia? Does that help or hurt your chances at success? Today we …

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The Weird Story Behind 1888 Bible Riots (Legends of Philadelphia) 36:36

29d ago36:36

36:36

The Philadelphia Bible Riots were a series of deadly conflicts that took place between May and July, 1844. Anti-Catholic mobs, angered by the growing population of Irish immigrants, attacked churches in Kensington and Southwark. The Nativist violence did not solve their problems and instead gave rise to the Gangs of Philadelphia. Check out SouthFel…

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Did The Berenstain Bears Destroy Reality? (Legends Of Philadelphia) 32:54

23d ago32:54

32:54

The Berenstain Bears is a children's literature franchise created by Phillly natives Stan and Jan Berenstain. Many people incorrectly remember the name of the series as the "Berenstein Bears". The controversy surrounding The Berenstain Bears’ name has been regularly cited as an example of the “Mandela Effect,” named after the idea that many people …

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They Warned Us Not To Play Under the Fire Plug (Not For Nothing) 26:33

1M ago26:33

26:33

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss cherish childhood summer time memories that turned out to be traumatic. This episode includes directions to the hidden public pools on 9th street and instructions on opening the fire hydrant, to play under the plug. Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifes…

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When Did The Mütter Museum Get So Famous? (Legends of Philadelphia) 33:42

1M ago33:42

33:42

The Mütter Museum is America’s finest collection of preserved anatomical models, biological specimens, and medical instruments. Visitors to the 19th-century style “cabinet museum” are invited to explore the mysteries and adaptability of the human body. So Dust off your bone saw and join us as we explore the antique medicine of the mutter museum. Ch…

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Wish I Knew This Before Applying to Temple University (Not For Nothing) 24:38

2M ago24:38

24:38

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss higher education at Temple University. This episode includes the secrets to the best food trucks, weirdest buildings, and how to have the worst orientation.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFellini…

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Here's What To Know Before You Tap MAC (Legends Of Philadelphia) 35:13

2M ago35:13

35:13

Philly is known for its unique slang, simple words and phrases that contain a multitude of deeper meanings. For example; “Gotta tap MAC” is a common refrain among Philadelphians looking to grab some quick cash. But what is a MAC machine? and where did they all go? Today we want to withdraw some knowledge on Philadelphia’s iconic ATM. Check out Sout…

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The Ultimate Guide To Philly Comic Con (Not For Nothing) 26:16

2M ago26:16

26:16

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, recount the early days of Philadelphia Wizard World; an annual comic book convention. Strap on your cape and take off for adventure with Stan Lee, Ernie Hudson, and Batman.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/Sout…

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Philly's Top 3 Dead Malls (Legends of Philadelphia) 36:53

2M ago36:53

36:53

In the distant past, Philadelphia streets were packed with hundreds of shops each serving a very specific purpose. But at the dawn of the 1980s someone had the brilliant idea to jam all of those stores into one, slightly inconvenient location. These malls became iconic to American culture replete with rainforest atriums, asymmetrical fountains, and…

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SEPTA Nightmares That'll Haunt You Forever (Not For Nothing) 22:54

3M ago22:54

22:54

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, discuss their personal experiences on Philadelphia transit as life long SEPTA riders. All aboard for inconvenient service, weird passengers, and a unidentifiable smells. Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthF…

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Legends of Philadelphia: Liberty Bell Vandals 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

The Liberty Bell has taken some hits over the years. She's gotten pretty banged up since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Join the South Fellini squad as they go down the list of indignities the grand ol' bell has had to endure, including the unsanctioned April 6, 2001 hammering that made touching the Liberty Bell illegal.Check out S…

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Not For Nothing: South Philly River View Theater 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, wax nostalgically about the notorious Philly multiplex, United Artist's River View Theater. Sticky floors, busted projectors, and violent audiences; this is peak kino.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFell…

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Legends of Philadelphia: Jerry Blavat Whacks Hy Lit 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

In 1995, the New Jersey State Commission on Investigation issued a report saying that Jerry Blavat, the self-proclaimed geator with a heater, once asked mobsters to kill his friend and rival DJ; Hy Lit. The revelations rocked the Philadelphia broadcast community, dividing loyalties, and forcing industry professionals to choose sides. Listen to the …

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Not For Nothing: Philadelphia City Hall 28:50

4M ago28:50

28:50

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, share their memories of working at City Hall in Philly. They dish on Milton Street, Richie Sambora, and the X Games.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFelliniCONNECTShop: http://southfellini.comInstagram: h…

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Legends of Philadelphia: The Lobotomy-Mobile 39:44

4M ago39:44

39:44

Walter Jackson Freeman II was a Philadelphia physician who wanted to simplify lobotomies and make them accessible to everyone. Freeman invented a transorbital lobotomy procedure, otherwise known as the ice-pick technique, and took his show on the road. Freeman traveled across the country, performing brain surgery door-to-door in his lobotomy-mobile…

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Not For Nothing: South Philly Altar Boys 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

Tony Trov and Johnny Zito, from South Fellini, share their memories of growing up as altar boys in Philly. Hear their takes on mean priests, angry nuns, and silly saints.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to South Fellini on YouTube.com/SouthFelliniCONNECTShop: http://southfellini.comInsta…

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Legends Of Philadelphia: 2023 Recap 38:02

4M ago38:02

38:02

We're back, Baby! The South Fellini crew returns after a year long hiatus to give their reactions to the year that was 2023. Hear Bierman speak of his travels to Toronto. Salivate over Trov's food recommendations. And delight in Zito's giggle fits.Check out SouthFellini.com to grab our gear; apparel for the Philadelphia lifestyle. Subscribe to Sout…

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Legends of Philadelphia: We're Back, Yo 21:26

5M ago21:26

21:26

We're coming back to the podcast, now with a video component. If you were a fan of Legends of Philadelphia, then we've got good news. We're bringing back the weekly content. Bierman will return for new episodes of Legends. Trov & Zito will be talking about the 'ol days in South Philly. And we hope to have some special guests come down to our homegr…

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Legends Of Philadelphia The Return 0:16

5M ago0:16

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We're coming back to the podcast, now with a video component. If you were a fan of Legends of Philadelphia, then we've got good news. We're bringing back the weekly content. Bierman will be back for new episodes of Legends. Trov & Zito will be talking about the 'ol days in South Philly. And we hope to have some special guests come down to our homeg…

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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

On February 14th 1929, a gruesome murder scene was uncovered - 7 associates of the North Side Gang had been riddled with bullets while inside a garage. The crime horrified the people of Chicago, a city already beleaguered by years of gang wars that had begun in the wake of Prohibition. Considered an unsolved murder, the massacre will forever be rem…

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Hart Island: New York City's Public Cemetery 59:07

9M ago59:07

59:07

For 150 years, Hart Island has been the final resting place for New York City's unclaimed, forgotten, and unknown dead. We review the history of this potter's field discussing its recent turnover to the city Park's Department and new chapter of open access. THANKS TO OUR TO PATREON SUBSCRIBERS! We couldn't do this without you. Extra special thanks …

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Necropolis Part II: New Orleans | A City of Cemeteries 1:03:48

9M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

In part II of the series we will delve more deeply into the history of NOLA's death culture, funerary and burial practices by exploring it's cemeteries.By Katie Meade and Luke Boyd

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Necropolis: New Orleans | City of the Dead 45:04

10M ago45:04

45:04

New Orleans is a beloved and complex city that has a reputation for being obsessed with joy and death in equal measure. Haunted by alleged ghosts and it's very real past, the morbid history of NOLA is endlessly fascinating. This series will focus on how it first gained it's reputation as "a city of the dead." The New Orleans Cemetery Database "How …

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Controversy at the Mütter Museum: A Repatriation Conversation Part II (Patreon Preview) 17:23

10M ago17:23

17:23

Note: As of the release of this episode, the Town Hall meeting has been released and is watchable at: https://youtu.be/Da0uML0BPy4?si=12pHRR1_abEaJ6EF In recent decades, museums and historical sites all over the world have been engaging in the incredibly important and difficult conversation of repatriation, especially when it comes to human remains…

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Controversy at the Mütter Museum: A Repatriation Conversation 1:01:41

10M ago1:01:41

1:01:41

In recent decades, museums and historical sites all over the world have been engaging in the incredibly important and difficult conversation of repatriation, especially when it comes to human remains. The ethical questions are numerous, and each case is complex and, at times, highly nuanced. How do you find provenance for remains that are over 150 …

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Eastern State Penitentiary 1:17:31

11M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

In Philadelphia, a hulking ruin of one of America's largest prisons is now a historic site and famed attraction. Eastern State Penitentiary illustrates the changing cultural mores around crime and punishment, and the mass incarceration crisis today. Thank you, Patreon Subscribers! We couldn't do this without you. Extra special thanks to the followi…

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The Legend of Sweeney Todd 1:02:56

11M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

For at least two centuries, the tale of Sweeney Todd has delighted and terrified us to our very core, but has left us with some questions. How did this legend begin? Was Sweeney Todd a real person? Join as we dive deep into the mysterious and thrilling history of the most famous barber of all time. Collection of dime novels and penny dreadfuls - St…

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Titanic Redux: Ahistorical Cinema Patreon Freebie! 41:58

12M ago41:58

41:58

Hey Morbuddies! As a special treat, we have decided to release an exclusive episode from our Patreon Ahistorical Cinema Vault! Did you know we’ve added more tiers and benefits to our Patreon!? New tiers include some of the following: Your name in our show notes thanking you for your support Special content requests - Got a historical movie you’d li…

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Part II: From Tragedy Comes Change 1:00:51

12M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

What began as a small bin fire on the 8th floor of an unsafe factory, would end in the tragic and untimely death of 146 workers. Sorrow turned to outrage, and this tragedy would push sweeping labor reform throughout the United States, inspiring the New Deal and other pieces of progressive legislation that still inform our labor rights today. Americ…

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Living History 101 (Patreon Preview) 17:56

1y ago17:56

17:56

Costumed interpretation, or living history, or reenacting, is a fascinating practice in which historical dress, tools and props are used to present and educate about the past. We discuss the particular American brand of living history, as chronicled in Tony Horwitz' enduring classic, Confederates in the Attic. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum I…

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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Part I: Before the Fire 1:02:41

1y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory garment workers, mostly young women and teenagers, faced inhumane treatment and conditions, exacerbated by the greed and neglect of their employers. Unbeknownst to them, this mid-rise building in Manhattan, designed to maximize efficiency, was a death trap. "THE TRIANGLE FIRE AND THE LIMITS OF PROGRESSIVISM," A Disse…

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A Historical Cinema: Glory (Patreon Preview) 20:19

1y ago20:19

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Hollywood often brings history to the silver screen with a heap of creative license - to make the story fit into the formula of plot and profitability. Glory is the rare exception - where the story of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment is preserved and presented with accuracy and gripping drama. Get the full review on Patreon. Patreon: patreon…

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U.S. Colored Troops, Part II: The 54th Massachusetts 1:10:24

1y ago1:10:24

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Of the more than 100 units mustered into the U.S. Colored Troops, the 54th Massachusetts may be the most well known, remembered for their valorous service and their depiction in the movie Glory. In honor of the 160th anniversary of the Second Battle of Fort Wagner, we examine the enduring story of this legendary unit. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbid…

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U.S. Colored Troops, Part I: 1st Kansas Colored Infantry Regiment 46:04

1y ago46:04

46:04

The cause of Black freedom tore the United States apart in the Civil War. As the conflict fatigued both sides, the previously unimaginable became a necessity; men of color were recruited into Federal forces. They fought for their freedom and for a nation that had excluded them from its promise. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themo…

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New York City Draft Riots, Part II: Forever Changed 1:17:11

1y ago1:17:11

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The first national draft in the United States prompted four days of civil unrest and urban disturbance in New York City. The rioters, Irish and working class men, attacked public buildings, abolitionists, and people of color. Though largely forgotten, the event had long-term impacts on the distribution of the black population across the city. (Rese…

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New York City Draft Riots, Part I: A City at War 1:00:34

1y ago1:00:34

1:00:34

In July 1863, at the height and heat of the American Civil War, a race riot erupted in New York City, in response to the drafting of thousands into the Union Army. For four days, the city seethed with indiscriminate mob violence, fire, and chaos. The grievance of the rioters was the same as the national war itself; the cause of Black freedom and th…

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Ahistorical Cinema: Gangs of New York (Patreon Preview) 14:56

1y ago14:56

14:56

Martin Scorsese's sweeping 2002 epic Gangs of New York brought the gritty streets of lower Manhattan in the 19th century to life. It's full of grit, incredible sets and costumes, and just a smidge of historical liberties. It's the factual smackdown you never knew you wanted. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmuseum Email: th…

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Dead Presidents: Died on the Fourth of July 1:12:02

1y ago1:12:02

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John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two titans of the American Revolution, died within hours of each other on Independence Day, 1826--fifty years to the day after the Declaration of Independence was signed. Their long friendship and correspondence was complicated by their shared zeal and hope for the future of the new nation they helped to create--and…

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The Bermuda Triangle 59:31

1y ago59:31

59:31

In the North Atlantic Ocean, a string of missing ships and aircraft have been attributed to a geometric nexus of misfortune. Is the Bermuda Triangle explainable due to unpredictable forces of nature, or something more supernatural? Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmuseum Email: themorbidmuseum@gmail.com Artwork: Brittany Sc…

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Hot Takes: Roy-al Succession (Patreon Preview) 13:53

1y ago13:53

13:53

Are you okay? Cause we are not okay! We are living through a major turning point in history: the crowning of King Charles III, and the end of HBO's hit black dramedy Succession signal the end of one era and the beginning of a meh-ra. Catch up with us, and get the full episode on Patreon. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmus…

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The Highway of Tears, Part II: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women 44:23

1y ago44:23

44:23

In British Columbia, Canada, a stretch of highway winds through 450 miles of quiet country. For over 50 years, murders and missing person cases, notably among the indigenous community, have haunted the local population, earning the road the unfortunate moniker, ‘The Highway of Tears.’ In this episode, we explore the ongoing investigations and advoc…

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The Highway of Tears, Part I: Assimilation & Reconciliation 57:17

1+ y ago57:17

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In British Columbia, Canada, a stretch of highway winds through 450 miles of quiet country. For over 50 years, murders and missing person cases, notably among the indigenous community, have haunted the local population. The Highway of Tears is part of the enduring trauma of colonialism and assimilation, which included the genocidal Canadian Indian …

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Ahistorical Cinema: The Patriot (2000) (Patreon Preview) 11:29

1+ y ago11:29

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Our historical accuracy film review series continues with a re-watching of the bloody blunderous commercial for the American Revolution that is The Patriot with Mel Gibson. The production aims small and misses no small amount of context in this sanitized re-telling of guerilla warfare. Get the full review on Patreon today! Patreon: patreon.com/them…

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La Amistad Part II: United States v. The Amistad 1:08:01

1+ y ago1:08:01

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After liberating themselves from the slave ship, Cinqué and the Amistad Africans are held in the United States, where the courts determine their status as enslaved or free. The national debate on slavery was channeled into the Supreme Court, where a former President defended the Africans. United States v. The Amistad :: 40 U.S. 518 (1841) :: Justia…

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La Amistad Part I: A Slave Rebellion at Sea 45:53

1+ y ago45:53

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In 1839, kidnapped Mende Africans held in the illegal Spanish slave schooner La Amistad revolted against the crew. When the ship was recovered off the coast of North America, a legal and political firestorm was ignited in a nation divided over the slavery question. The Story of the Amistad - Mystic Seaport Museum Exploring Amistad: Race and the Bou…

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The Whale Cure for Rheumatism 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

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In the late 19th century, relief from the pain of rheumatism came in many forms. Included among them was the putrid practice of prolonged immersion of the patient inside the carcass of a dead whale. A New Cure for Rheumatism Australians bathed inside rotting whales to 'cure' rheumatism | WIRED UK The Prescription for Rheumatism Used to Be to Sit In…

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Floating Hell: The Prison Ships of the American Revolutionary War 1:09:22

1+ y ago1:09:22

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During the American Revolution, the British captured thousands of American Continentals, militia, spies and sympathizers, and crammed them into prison ships between Manhattan and Brooklyn. Squalid conditions and barbaric treatment were imposed upon thousands of inmates, crammed in hulks throughout the New York harbor. It's a largely forgotten story…

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Titanic Cinematic Blunders (Patreon Preview) 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

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It's 1997. One movie about a love story set against one of the most iconic nautical disasters in history becomes embedded in the popular culture. With stunning set pieces, visual effects and period details, James Cameron's Titanic is a magisterial document of the vessel and its demise. And yet, there are oh so many things they got wrong. Patreon: p…

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The Titanic: Sunken Remnants & Sacred Remains 59:49

1+ y ago59:49

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The R.M.S. Titanic tragically sank in the Atlantic Ocean over 110 years ago, claiming the lives of more than 1,500 souls - and ensnaring the imagination of millions. Since its rediscovery in 1985, debates around preservation, salvage rights, and the sacred identity of the wreck complicate the site's ultimate fate. Titanic Expedition - OceanGate Tit…

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