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The Rabbit Hole Detectives

The Rabbit Hole Detectives

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 Join Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical© 2023 Folding Pocket Social Sciences World
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  • A Game of Hnefatafl

    A Game of Hnefatafl
    Apr 2 2025
    In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. It’s game on as Cat looks into The Lewis Chessmen, Charles is opening his mind to Telepathy, and Richard's hoping to hit the right note as he discusses the Metronome. Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Unfortunately - and very sadly - this is our last episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives. We realise this might come as a bit of a shock but we just want to send our heartfelt thanks to every single one of our listeners. We’ve absolutely loved making this show and we’re so grateful for your support over the last two years. Please continue to listen to the back catalogue and watch our socials for any updates. With our thanks, Cat, Richard, Charles, and the Disembodied Voice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Caught Out by a Block of Cheese

    Caught Out by a Block of Cheese
    Mar 26 2025
    In today’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back in search of more killer facts and pieces of ephemera. This week, we discover Richard’s topic, Assam Tea, is steeped in history. Meanwhile, Cat is in her element looking at Forensic Odontology, and Charles is on the hunt for facts about the Loch Ness Monster. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! To get an exclusive NordVPN deal, head to https://nordvpn.com/rabbithole There’s no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • The Overweight Pom

    The Overweight Pom
    Mar 19 2025
    In this week’s episode of The Rabbit Hole Detectives, Cat, Richard, and Charles are back to chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical. This week, Charles is looking to dazzle with his topic - Gold, Richard is spending time with Mr and Mrs Frederick Gill of Clacton, and Cat is talking canines as she looks into Spitz Dogs. Don’t forget, if you’d like to suggest a rabbit hole for us to fall down you can email the show at: rabbitholedetectives@gmail.com Plus, our book, The Rabbit Hole Book, is out now and available from all good bookshops! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    54 mins
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Bravo! Creative, entertaining, amusing, and informative. Captured my attention from beginning to end. I absolutely loved every minute .

Creative, Entertaining, Amusing, Informative!

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I love this podcast and cannot WAIT for its resumption! The topics each week are farflung, unconnected and done with insight and humor. More, please....SOON! And DO think about doing a history of the martini. Think of the research!

A fascinating dive into "stuff"

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I’m quite surprised by how quickly an hour goes by with our wonderful hosts! Very fascinating and enjoyable podcast 😁

Charming and lovely

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