Foreclosure

<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

Some truths are too odd to believe, and some beliefs aren't rooted entirely in truth. 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. 

Noel and Ben (and, briefly, Matt) of Stuff They Don’t Want You to Know drop by to talk about the strange and mysterious Havana syndrome. Were US government employees the victim of a directed attack that made them feel sick and ill at ease, or was it all in their heads? We look at ... Show More

In 2012 a student in Salinas, California, startled genealogists when she claimed that all Presidents save one were actually related. Could it be true? Join Ben and Noel in today's classic episode as they dive into this strange claim, separating fact from fiction while tackling wh ... Show More

Short answer: Very carefully. Learn about the history and modern practices of paleoart in this classic episode of BrainStuff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>What a challenge this episode was! We don&#39;t necessarily know how much of the information about Srivijaya is strictly true. Let&#39;s dip into the material and methods used to construct this week&#39;s episode.</p> 

Reality is philosophically terrifying. What is it, exactly? Where does it come from? Why are we, humans and everyone else, stuck within this thing no one seems to understand? In this special episode, Matt and the one they call Ben wrestle with the nature of existence in the face ... Show More

In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Joe dive into the world of Greco-Roman Mystery Cults. What exactly were the Mysteries and how did they factor into religious practices of the day? Find out…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

<p>Welcome to the October 2024 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/seanmcarroll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon supporters</a>&nbsp;(who are also the ones asking the questions). We t ... Show More

We have come to be comfortable in the world we see around us, but often we take for granted the realm of logic we occupy. That is why a reality of the impossible can be so utterly disturbing to us. Whether perceived as bland or boring, we securely blanket ourselves in the safe, c ... Show More

It's one of the most ancient practices in human civilization, and one that continues in the modern day. In recent decades experts, military officials and activists alike have argued over the definitions of torture -- and, most importantly, whether it actually works. So how much t ... Show More

<p>Welcome to the September 2024 Ask Me Anything episode of Mindscape! These monthly excursions are funded by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.patreon.com/seanmcarroll" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Patreon supporters</a>&nbsp;(who are also the ones asking the questions). We ... Show More