Best Katie Meade and Luke Boyd Podcasts (2024)

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

5M ago1:04:59

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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

7M ago59:07

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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

7M ago1:03:48

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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

8M ago45:04

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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

8M ago17:23

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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

8M ago1:01:41

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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

9M ago1:17:31

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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

9M ago1:02:56

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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

10M ago41:58

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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

10M ago1:00:51

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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

10M ago17:56

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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

10M ago1:02:41

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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

11M 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

11M 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

11M ago46:04

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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

11M 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

12M ago1:00:34

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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

12M ago14:56

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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

12M 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

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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

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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

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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, 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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

1y 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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Enriqueta Martí: The Vampire of Barcelona 54:56

1y ago54:56

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In the early 20th century, a string of missing children cases tormented the people of Barcelona. When a missing girl was found in the home of Enriqueta Martí, the owner of a local brothel and alleged bruja (witch), a grisly web of myth and mystery swirled around the woman known as 'The Vampire of Barcelona'. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Ins…

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Remembering the Black Angels of Seaview Hospital 45:59

1+ y ago45:59

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In the 20th century, the final assault against the Tuberculosis epidemic was waged in purpose-built facilities such as Seaview Hospital on Staten Island. When white nurses refused to work with TB patients, nurses of color, known as the 'Black Angels' stepped into the breach, and aided in the clinical trials of new treatments that would, once and fo…

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The Horrors & Heroines of WWI 1:00:15

1+ y ago1:00:15

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When discussing a historical subject as complex and dense as WWI, it is easy to reduce it to mere numbers or points on a map. Today WWII takes up so much space in historical memory, that we often overlook the equally important and compelling stories of those who experienced the tragedies and triumphs of what was once known as "The Great War." This …

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The Best & Worst First Ladies (Patreon Preview) 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

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It's Women's History Month! We salute the First Ladies to the American Presidents. Those who we appreciate, and those who we revel in a little mean girls-style hate. This is the First Ladies Burn Book. Get the full goss on Patreon. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmuseum Email: themorbidmuseum@gmail.com Artwork: Brittany Sc…

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Dead Presidents: Ulysses S. Grant 1:12:25

1+ y ago1:12:25

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After a life of military and government service, President Grant's last days were marked by financial distress and a bleak cancer diagnosis. His death evoked a monumental national grieving, a moment of unity that belied the failures of Reconstruction. Rediscovering Our Past: Champion Of The Weed Masking Death — U.S. Grant Cottage National Historic …

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Dead Presidents: Who Murdered President Garfield? 1:28:18

1+ y ago1:28:18

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On July 2, 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot in Washington, DC by Charles Guiteau. Over the next 79 days, Garfield clung to life - and may have lived, were it not for the missteps of attending medical professionals. "Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President" by Candice Millard "A President Felled b…

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White House Hotties, Ranked (Patreon Preview) 11:08

1+ y ago11:08

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It's Presidential History Month at the Morbid Museum, and we have a full slate of informative and engaging public programs on the pod. This is not one of them. In honor of President's Day, we compare nuanced, logical, non-reductive Top 10 Lists of Oval Officers in order of hotness. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmuseum Em…

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Dead Presidents: Kennedy's Body 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

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The youngest chief executive ever elected, John F. Kennedy’s image of health and vigor signaled a new generation of leadership in the 1960s; however, JFK actively concealed a myriad of medical issues which may have undermined his electoral appeal. John Kennedy: Hospitalization Chronology John F. Kennedy kept these medical struggles private | PBS Ne…

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Dead Presidents: DC Stinks 1:01:02

1+ y ago1:01:02

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Washington, DC is a city built on a swamp. As the city slowly limped into modernity, utilities such as plumbing were slow to develop. Poor sewage drainage contaminated drinking water, imperiling the lives of several U.S. Presidents & their families. Inaugural Address Length | Presidents of the United States (POTUS) Historic Meanings of “Cholera” – …

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Burke & Hare: The Anatomy Killers 1:05:43

1+ y ago1:05:43

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In the 19th century, anatomical dissections required a fresh supply of cadavers. Spurred by the financial incentives of corpse-selling, two men in Edinburgh, Scotland committed a series of murders - this is the story of Burke & Hare. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Instagram: @themorbidmuseum Email: themorbidmuseum@gmail.com Artwork: Brittany …

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Exhibit Review: "The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming" at the New-York Historical Society 1:04:26

1+ y ago1:04:26

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This week Katie & Luke will be discussing and reviewing their recent visit to the New-York Historical Society, in particular, the temporary exhibition "The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming." New-York Historical Society Museum & Library The Salem Witch Trials: Reckoning and Reclaiming | NYHS Exhibition Alexander McQueen autumn winter 200…

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Morbid Catholic Youth: Or, How We Got Poped (Patreon Preview) 10:04

1+ y ago10:04

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Inspired by our 'Pope Shows', Katie and Luke swap Catholic school stories, sacramental status updates, and shared post-Catholic identities. The story of Pope Francis' 2015 visit to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is discussed. Patreon: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum IG: @themorbidmuseum Email: themorbidmuseum@gmail.com Artwork: Brittany Schall Music: "Dans…

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Pope Gregory IX: Cat Killer? 50:16

1+ y ago50:16

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In the late 13th Century, Pope Gregory IX declared that cats were emissaries of Satan and enemies of the Catholic faithful. As superstition and fear of the devil swept through Europe over the next several centuries, so too did the hatred and mass violence towards cats. Decretals of Pope Gregory IX with the glossa ordinaria single leaves, MS M.716.2…

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The Cadaver Synod: The Dead Pope Trial 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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In 897, Pope Stephen VI put his predecessor, Pope Formosus, on trial for crimes against the Catholic Church. The accused was exhumed from his grave, and presented before an assembly of clergy in a Basilica in Rome. The Strange Case of Pope Formosus | Catholic Answers The Cadaver Synod: Low Point in the History of the Papacy | Medievalists.net The C…

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Hot Take: Season 5 of the Crown & "Ipatiev House" (Patreon Preview) 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

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This is a sneak peak of The Morbid Museum's first video episode available only through Patreon! In this episode, Katie and Luke dive deep into the world of this season of "The Crown," in particular the "Ipatiev House" episode. Like what you hear? Become a Patreon Member at patreon.com/themorbidmuseum to gain access to this special episode and more …

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Death & Discovery in the Operating Theatre 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

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With no effective anesthetics or antiseptics, surgery prior to the late 19th century was brutal to endure and often ended in a death sentence for even the most minor of procedures. The advent of operating theatres helped build the bridge between primitive medicine and the modern operating room we know today. While certainly terrifying for the patie…

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The Mind & Brain of Phineas Gage 49:00

1+ y ago49:00

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In 1848, railroad construction foreman Phineas Gage survived a traumatic brain event that defied medical certainty, when a metal rod impaled his skull. Gage's life was never the same, and the accounts of his personality changes after the accident accelerated understanding of the function of the brain and its elasticity. “Meet” Phineas Gage at the S…

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Human Dissection in the Anatomical Theatre 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

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Prior to the Middle Ages, human cadaver dissections were a societal taboo. Early medical schools across Europe came to understand the necessity of dissection in anatomical education, spurring the construction of anatomical theatres. These spaces provided learning opportunities for students, and satiated a morbidly curious public. The Most Beautiful…

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Cryptids & Curiosities: The Fiji Mermaid 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

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In 1842, a curious specimen of a 'mermaid' beguiled visitors at Barnum's American Museum in New York City. An elaborate fake, the Fiji (or Feejee) Mermaid was the quintessential 'humbug' in dime museums across the United States. The Legacy of Dime Museums and the Freakshow : How the Past Impacts the Present – AASLH The Mead's Mermaid | 4/2017 | Amh…

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The Bone Trade: Interview with Jon Ferry of JonsBones 1:03:40

1+ y ago1:03:40

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In this special episode, Katie and Luke interview Jon Ferry, owner of JonsBones. Ferry's company sells antique osteological specimens for educational use. Ferry's stock, responsibly sourced from medical practices, reveals the history of the bone trade and the fabrication of medical bones for anatomical study. Check out JonsBones on the web and in-p…

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