Podcast Episodes

Defended By Disease

Episode 149

Did you know that disease has been used to help people? In this episode we’re going to discuss several cases in which disease, or disease research, was utilized to protect people from great harm. All…

Published on 7 hours ago

Fear

Episode 137

Originally published for MCP Patrons of Feb 15, 2025.

'In this episode, Hallie explores the physiological and psychological aspects of fear, how these reactions may have developed in our human past, …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Discovering King Tut

Episode 148

In November of 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered an ancient Egyptian royal tomb, the first ever to be found in tact. It belonged to a little known pharaoh named Tutankhamun. This discovery…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Head Transplants

Episode 18

Originally released in Apr 24, 2017 with the title 'Getting Ahead in Life'

Modern medicine seeks to find ways to ease the struggle for those affected by disease and disability. One of these that went…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Salem Witch Trials - Afflicted & Accused

Episode 129

Originally released for Patrons on Sep 26, 2024

In this episode, Hallie dives into the web of social factors that likely drove the Salem Witch trials. The bewitched girls, called the afflicted, were …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The History of Epilepsy

Episode 146

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures, but throughout history, it was thought to be caused by demonic possession, angry gods and evil spirits. In this episode we discuss what Epil…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Changing Fortunes: A History of Highgate Cemetery

Episode 95

Originally released for Patrons on Feb 13, 2023.

"Highgate cemetery was one of the first large garden cemeteries built during the industrialization of London. Over the years it's had its ups and down…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Buried Alive: Taphophobia & Safety Coffins

Episode 144

Between the late 18th and early 20th century, the fear of premature burial was intense. This fear was spurred by both real incidents and magnification of the issue by newspapers and public interest g…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jack the Ripper: Evidence and Suspects

Episode 100

This episode is part 2 of a 3-part series, originally published on May 18th 2023.

"In this episode, we discuss the evidence from the Jack the Ripper case, including, letters, photos, and personal acc…

Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

Anna Essinger: The Teacher Who Defied Hitler

Episode 142

When you need a glimpse of hope in the most dire circumstances, there is Anna Essinger, a school teacher who was able to pull her whole school full of Jewish pupils out of Germany. Essinger taught an…

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago