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Mar 2025
51m 9s

Curses

Theories of the Third Kind
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In 2500 BCE in Ancient Mesopotamia, the Sumerians would inscribe curses on clay tablets, often invoking their gods to punish their enemies. The History of Curses, The Curse of Tippecanoe, The Hope Diamond Curse, The Curse of Otzi the Iceman, and all the Theories surrounding curses throughout History.To watch the podcast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/TheoriesOfT ... Show More
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