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The Conservationist

It might be sunny and warm, but Florida is also weirdly curious. Enjoy this brief visit to its sandy shores. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m 40s

Jan 20

Pew Pew

On today's trip through the Cabinet, we see some curious ways people have behaved in crowds. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m 43s

Jan 15

Fedora the Explorer

Sometimes the roots of a wildly popular thing are just as curious as the rest of the story. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10m 9s

Mar 2021

Short Stuff: Tooth Fairy: Not Real

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

12m 54s

Nov 2020

Today Is For Basking

Today we enjoy the victorious feeling of barely scraping by! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48m 19s

Jun 2020

A Brief History of Autonomous Zones

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.

1 h

Dec 2021

Introducing Grim & Mild Presents

Welcome to Grim & Mild Presents. Each 13-episode season (published every other week, ongoing, for a non-stop, ongoing experience) will dive into the strange, the unusual, and the fascinating. History has never been this intriguing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www. ... Show More

1m 49s

Jan 2019

A Shock to the System

Dani Shapiro reveals what it feels like to uncover a family secret and how that secret leads to self-exploration. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omny ... Show More

3m 25s

Feb 2022

Littering: Not Cool

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.

53m 15s

Nov 2013

Zenobia and the Roman Empire

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. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a hre ... Show More

28m 14s

May 2020

Lessons From History: Blue Bloods

Even the upper crust of society has issues<a href="https://art19.com/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">California Privacy Notice</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcas ... Show More

33m 43s

Oct 2021

Short Stuff: Bloody Mary

In this edition of Short Stuff we may accidentally conjure a deadly spirt, so look out! Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnys ... Show More

13m 1s

Sep 2020

Lessons From History: The Arch Pirate

Just need one big score<a href="https://art19.com/privacy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info">California Privacy Notice</a>. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https ... Show More

1h 5m

Strike a Pose