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Wild ideas are on the agenda today as we stroll through another hallway of the Cabinet. 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.

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Julius Caesar...military genius, fashion icon, drama queen, and oh yeah—murdered by 60 of his coworkers. We've all heard the name before. Maybe you think of togas, Caesar salads (not from him btw), or that phrase "Beware the Ides of March." Whatever that means. But Caesar’s real story? Lemme tell you... way messier than what they told us in school. From pirate kidnappings to public sex scandals, and flexing on his enemies to literally dumping a bucket of #2 on a senator’s head— history remembers this man as some regal leader. But he was pure chaos. And ...

The British Empire is unique in world history. How did this small island come to rule a full quarter of the globe? No other nation has matched this achievement.

Wales is set apart from a lot of countries, with one of its folk tales - the Red Dragon - featuring in its flag. What are the mythical origins of Wales, and other dark folk tales and traditions, such as the Cŵn Annwn; the hounds of the otherworld? Why does the skull of a dead horse, the Mari Lwyd, visit people at Christmas? And how did Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks play a part in Welsh folklore? Taking Anthony and Maddy through some of the darker corners of Welsh folklore is Russ Williams, author of Where the Folk: A Welsh Folklore Road Trip. Edited by Tomos Delargy. Produced by Stuart ...

Economist and author Thomas Sowell makes his long-awaited (and oft requested) return to Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson to unveil his newest project: a website titled Facts Against Rhetoric, a powerful resource dedicated to empirical thinking and intellectual clarity. In this interview, Sowell explores some of the most urgent issues in American life—from the collapse of educational standards to the unintended consequences of affirmative action, the impact of tariffs, and the erosion of family and cultural structures within Black communities. Drawing on a lifetime of scholarship and ...

Hello everyone and welcome back! Today William Ramsey joins us to uncover the sinister connections between assassins and the Catcher In the Rye! This is a really cool conversation, definitely better to watch than listen, the video is available on Patreon only! Click the link below to subscribe now! PATREON (ROOM 237)!⁠https://www.patreon.com/Cosmicpeachpodcast⁠

The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FREE. PureTalk.com/Rowe Switch today to a qualifying plan and claim your FREE Samsung Galaxy BuildSubmarines.com Explore available careers!

On February 14th, 2025, 14-year-old Emily Pike’s dismembered body was found in garbage bags in a remote part of an Arizonan forest. This discovery came about three weeks after she had gone missing. Not only was this a horrible crime committed against a child, but Emily was also a member of the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and violent crime is one of the leading causes of death in the Native American population. If you have information on the case, please contact: Gila County Sheriff’s Det.: (928) 200-2352 Bureau of Indian Affairs Special Agent: (505) 917-7830 San Carlos Apache Tribal Police ...

In 1925, nineteen IRA prisoners orchestrated a daring escape from Mountjoy Jail in the heart of Dublin. Join me and historian Sam McGrath as we delve into the history of the IRA following the Civil War and uncover the remarkable story behind this audacious breakout.Sound: Kate Dunlea Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/irishhistory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 year old Jamie Liang was young, vibrant and had just found a new girlfriend in 26 year old Jenny Li. Jenny's ex girlfriend, NY police officer Yvonne Wu was none too happy about Jenny and Jamie's relationship and ambushed the two women in Jenny's apartment. True Crime Quickie is from the Boystown area of Chicago, the murder of Brad Winters.Promo for Mythical True CrimeIntro: Shire Girl by David FesilyanOutro: Beating Heart by David RendaResources:To be added soonBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beyond-the-rainbow-podcast--4398945/support.

Join Victor Davis Hanson and cohost Sami Winc for the news of the week: Deported Salvadoran MS-13 member Garcia, Shapiro's home set ablaze, Lorenz on Mangioni's "moral goodness", Letitia James investigated, Biden's speech, Gretchen Whitmer hides her face, pro-Hamas protesters, and Bezos sends a rocket into space.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Have you scrubbed down the top of your fridge lately? Home & garden correspondent Sarah Archer is here to tell us how and when we got so obsessed with the antiseptically clean house as a status symbol, and whether we really need to worry about every bit of dust on that baseboard. Find out more about Sarah Archer:https://www.sarah-archer.com/Support You're Wrong About:Bonus Episodes on PatreonBuy cute merchWhere else to find us:Sarah's other show, You Are GoodLinks:http://patreon.com/yourewrongabouthttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-abouthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/...

Join Will & Steve as they discuss the US Civil war in, you guessed it, excruciating detail.

Today we witness the transformation of Urartu—called Biainilli in its own time—from a fledgling mountain kingdom into a formidable Iron Age empire that would challenge Assyria itself. Following Sarduri’s founding of Tushpa, his successors Ishpuini and Menua laid the military, economic, and administrative foundations of a true state.We explore the first co-regency in Urartian history, Ishpuini’s early conquests and fortress-building campaigns, and Menua’s monumental engineering projects—especially the Menua Canal, a 50-mile aqueduct that functioned until the 20th century. From ...

Dr. Pius Kamau hosts Dr. Jack Sigman, a scholar in Holocaust and Genocide Studies, to explore the complex history and current plight of the Uyghurs in China. They discuss China's assimilation policies, racial prejudice, and accusations of genocide against the Uyghur people. The broader implications of international responses and the ineffectiveness of sanctions are examined. This episode delves into global geopolitics and human rights challenges, offering listeners a detailed understanding of a pressing international issue.Donate to The Coalition Against Global Genocide HereListen on Apple ...

September 2 will mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s formal surrender to the United States aboard the USS. Missouri, ending the Second World War. The U.S. decision to drop two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—what drove Japan to surrender, at least in popular history—is still controversial to this day. How did the mass U.S. bombing campaign come about? Did the U.S. believe the atomic bomb was the only possible or the least bad option? Did the atomic bomb really push Japan to surrender—or was it on its last legs anyway? Famed historian Richard Overy tries ...

Alex Calder examines how Elizabeth I transformed herself from a precarious princess into one of England's greatest monarchs during her 44-year reign. The episode explores Elizabeth's brilliant political strategy of turning her unmarried status into an asset by becoming the "Virgin Queen" married only to England, her pragmatic handling of religious division through the Elizabethan Settlement, and her careful balancing of foreign powers while nurturing English cultural flourishing. Alex reveals how Elizabeth masterfully controlled her image through portraits, pageantry, and performance, ...

In 1970, a woman was found dead in Bergen, Norway’s remote Ice Valley — burned, unidentified, and surrounded by a trail of strange clues. Decades later, no one knows who she was, why she came, or what really happened in those final hours. Today, we only refer to her as The Isdal Woman.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovHave an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! hello@horrorstory.comYou can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.Get in touch on HorrorStory.com

you see thai restaurants everywhere, but barely any thai communities. from istanbul to nyc, that pattern kept popping up, and i started asking why. turns out, it wasn’t a coincidence. this episode looks at how thailand used food as soft power and why your local pad thai might have more to do with global strategy than migration. Get full access to pieces & periods at www.piecesandperiods.com/subscribe

In the inaugural episode of the Nostalgia Oasis, co-host of The Retro Resurgence Podcast Ken talks all things about the 50th anniversary of the iconic movie Jaws! From the history of how the movie came to be, to its influence on pop culture today, this movie often referred to as "the original summer blockbuster" stands the test of time! There just might also be a special Nostalgia Oasis storytime in the episode as well! So enter into the depths of the Nostalgia Oasis...if you dare!(Da-dum)Jaws the Ride-https://youtu.be/QurplyEz_P4?si=V0hYm4rmWSddOsfwJaws:22 Things You Never Knew-https://...