Podcast Episodes

Plant That Kill

Episode 59

Poisonous plants have been used throughout history for many purposes, including hunting, medicine, cosmetics, and of course, murder. In this episode we discuss several of the most poisonous and histo…

Published on 6 years, 4 months ago

Ötzi the Iceman

Episode 58

In this episode, we discuss the amazing discovery of a Neolithic man frozen in the ice of Italian Alps, including what his life could have been like and the mystery of his death.

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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

The Golem

Episode 57

In this episode, we discuss the legend of the Golem, which has its origins in Jewish Mythology, but has become ingrained in all forms of entertainment media all over the world.

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Published on 6 years, 5 months ago

Hysteria, Part 2

Episode 56

In this episode, we discuss hysteria as a common psychiatric diagnosis of females from the 16th to the 20th century, including the ideas of Charcot, Freud and the contested diagnosis of male hysteri…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Hysteria, Part 1

Episode 56

In this episode, we discuss the supposed Ancient Greek origins of Hysteria, a common psychiatric diagnosis of females from the 18th to the early 20th century. We also cover how the symptoms of hyste…

Published on 6 years, 6 months ago

Ghost Ships of the Arctic

Episode 55

In this episode, arctic ghost ships of the Northwest Passage are discussed, both historic and legendary. The plight of the crews, whether rescued, frozen or mysteriously disappeared is also discussed…

Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

The History of Lunatic Asylums in Victoria

Episode 54

Asylums of the past hold our fascination due to their dark histories. In this episode, the asylums of the late 1800s and early 1900s in Victoria, Australia are discussed in detail.

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Published on 6 years, 7 months ago

Teratomas

Episode 53

Teratomas are a unique type of tumor that are best known for containing human teeth and hair. Let's discuss the history of these tumors, and how those teeth and hair end up inside them.

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Published on 6 years, 8 months ago

The Contagious Disease Acts

Episode 52

In 1864, the British Parliament passed the Contagious Disease Acts, which attempted to regulate prostitution in hopes of protecting their troops from sexually transmitted infections, then known as ve…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago

Typhoid Mary

Episode 51

Typhoid Mary is a term used to describe someone who spreads disease. Many people know the name refers to a real woman, but not many know the details of her story. In this episode, we discuss Mary Mal…

Published on 6 years, 9 months ago