The Daring Aeronautics of Sophie Blanchard
As the first female aeronaut Sophie Blanchard took ballooning to new heights. Hear her amazing story of adventure in the skies as she captivated the…
2017
De Loys’ Ape
Real or fake? This is the strange story of the man who claimed to discover a South American ape. The creature was used to bolster racist…
The Man Who Survived Two Atomic Bombs
Hear the incredible story of the only man officially recognized to have survived the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 2
Continuing the odd story of Dr. Brinkley, the man who transplanted goat glands into people. His quackery took him on a journey of radio pioneering, international…
The Goat Gland Doctor Pt 1
The odd story of Dr. Brinkley, the man who transplanted goat glands into people. His rags-to-riches-to-rags story involves medical quackery, radio pioneering & international politics!…
The Most Expensive Liquids in the World
We all think oil is pricey, and while valuable it’s far from the most expensive liquid in the world. Here are some of the most…
Olga of Kiev; Don’t Mess With the B
For Saint Olga, the ruler of the Kievan Rus, revenge was a dish best served hot. Learn about this bad-ass lady’s epic story of revenge…
Oldest Living Things
The world is home to some truly old organisms. Learn about some of the oldest things in this episode and find out which entity holds…
Fatty Arbuckle, Blacklisted for Murder
What happens when Hollywood’s biggest star, both figuratively & literary, goes on trial for murder in the 1920s? Learn about the Fatty Arbuckle scandal in…
Roses; The Empress’s New Groove
Did you know Napoleon’s wife, Empress Josephine, set the ball rolling on the modern rose and warring countries set aside their difference to give her roses?…