Memento Mori

<p>Sometimes you have to build up to a curious situation. And sometimes, the curiosity arrives when it all comes tumbling down.</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking ... Show More

<p>Some curiosities are big and dramatic, and some are tiny. Together, though, today's stories are sure to bring you wonder</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking her ... Show More

<p>Two tales of big ambition becoming big trouble. Enjoy this tour through some of history's most curious stories.</p> <p><strong>Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book&nbsp;<a href="https://static.macmillan.com/static/smp/cabinet-of-curiosities/">by clicking here</a>&nbs ... Show More

Today we talk about the history and philosophy behind autonomous zones, and how people can ruin them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>And you thought we were done with talking about funeral homes. Well guess again!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.c ... Show More

<p>Our focus today is on a woman who was actually covered in the podcast several years ago. But she's a figure so mythic and with so many variations to her story that we wanted to give her another look and a little more time.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a hre ... Show More

<p>Step into today's short stuff to learn all about the armless wonder!</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener< ... Show More

<p>Today we break down the history of everyone's favorite home invader, the tooth fairy.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystu ... Show More

On today’s tapes… >> Old Man in the Room << Dreams aren’t always what they seem. >> The Crash << Mother knows best. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc ... Show More

Pettenkofer's ideas about how cholera spread weren’t exactly right, but they still had really beneficial impacts on the way we live. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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The history of litter is in lock step with the history of disposable packaging. Learn all about this nasty habit today. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

We learn that everything isn't always what it seems in this case. New figures emerge, and the people of Ocilla are finally talking. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More