Unsung Hero

<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

A love story as old as time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>We're back with another handful of phrase origins.</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</a> for privacy in ... 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

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. 

<p>Famed lady pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read are often requested as a topic by listeners. But telling their story requires navigating some rather suspect historical accounts.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https:// ... Show More

<p>We get a lot of requests for topics that are very interesting, but for which there's very little information. In some cases, those people or events may have never existed. Here's a collection of six such tales.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://w ... Show More

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