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Episode #182- What Were The Hell-Fire Clubs? (Part II)
In 1721 the first Hell-Fire club caused a scandal in London and quickly disbanded, but the story did not end there. Soon new blasphemous rake's clubs…
2 years, 9 months ago
Episode #181- What Were The Hell-Fire Clubs? (Part I)
In Britain in the early 18th century private social clubs were all the rage. These societies grew out of the emerging coffeehouse culture and soon be…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode #180- Columbus? (Part III)
There is a long tradition of writers comparing Christopher Columbus to mythical figures. 16th century historian Peter Martyr believed Columbus was li…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode #179- Columbus? (Part II)
A Columbus biographer once wrote that the famous navigator had an "an imperfect understanding of the line between truth and falsity." The Genoese mar…
2 years, 10 months ago
Episode #178- Columbus? (Part I)
There are few historical figures whose reputation has swung in as many extreme directions as Christopher Columbus. The Genoese mariner once credited …
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode #177- How Do Movies Make Myths? ft. Amy Nicholson
On today's show Sebastian has the opportunity to talk to one of his favourite film critics, podcasters, and cultural observers, the great Amy Nichols…
2 years, 11 months ago
Episode #176- Was Pythagoras Killed By Beans?
If you managed to get through elementary school math then you have almost certainly heard the name Pythagoras. The ancient Greek thinker has been cel…
3 years ago
Episode #175- Who Framed Mata Hari? (Part III)
The myth of Mata Hari would have us believe that she was a turn-of-the-century super-spy. She has been celebrated as a master of the "honey trap" tac…
3 years ago
Episode #174- Who Framed Mata Hari? (Part II)
Between 1905 and 1908 the dancer professionally known as Mata Hari was one of the best known entertainers in Europe. Her nearly-nude dances were give…
3 years, 1 month ago
Episode #173- Who Framed Mata Hari? (Part I)
In 1905 a woman claiming to be a Javanese temple dancer rocketed to fame in Europe. Her name was Mata Hari and her nearly-nude dances were presented …
3 years, 1 month ago