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In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia investigates the bizarre summer of 1518 in Strasbourg, when dozens of people began to dance uncontrollably for days on end. Was it mass hysteria, poisoned bread, or something stranger? Discover the eerie mystery of the dancing plague that baffled historians for centuries.

Send us a text Episode 108 Irish Songs & "Kevin Barry" & the Rest of the Story. My Irish Songs Series begins with the song, "Kevin Barry". It describes the 18 year Irish patriot who was hanged in 1920 in Dublin, soon giving rise to Irish Independence. I then sing the song in a voice meant for photography. Support the show

This chapter describes a house where Grandpa lived with his parents and some of the routine activities of daily life in those days.

This episode explores the tragic case of Morgan Harrington, a Virginia Tech student who disappeared after a Metallica concert in 2009. The podcast details her last known movements, the subsequent search efforts, the discovery of her remains, and the eventual identification and arrest of her killer, Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr. The narrative highlights the impact of her story on her family and the community, as well as the broader implications of violence against women.#TrueCrimePodcast #MorganHarrington

Journey into the heart of Islamic cosmology as we explore how the universe, the earth, and humankind came to be—according to the Qur’an and Hadith. In this episode, we trace the divine act of creation by Allah, from the formation of the heavens and the earth to the shaping of Adam from clay and the breath that gave him life. Discover how angels, jinn, and Iblis (Satan) fit into this cosmic story, and what lessons Muslims draw from these origins about purpose, obedience, and the nature of good and

From smoky Montmartre cafés to the neon lights of Berlin, cabaret has always been more than just a stage. In this episode, we trace cabaret’s journey from its Parisian beginnings at Le Chat Noir in the 1880s, through the decadent chaos of Weimar Berlin, and into its many reincarnations across the world. Along the way, we meet poets, rebels, drag artists, jazz musicians, and political satirists who turned nightlife into a form of resistance. From scandal to spectacle, cabaret has never stopped

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This episode traces how the ancient Celts honored their dead, not as ghosts or lost souls, but as living kin who continued to walk beside them when the veil between worlds grew thin.From feasts for the dead and sacred burial mounds to the shimmering Otherworld of Irish mythology, this story explores how Celtic spirituality saw death not as a departure, but a transformation- a continuation of relationship.We follow how this worldview evolved through Christianization, the Victorian spiritualist

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Discover the incredible journey of playing cards—from their mysterious origins in ancient China to their evolution into the 52-card deck we use today. This episode of History Unpacked reveals how cards spread across continents, inspired gambling, influenced art, and carried secret meanings through time. Learn the surprising stories behind kings, queens, and jokers, and how a simple deck became a mirror of history itself.

In recent decades there have been some fine zombie films, but these mainstream offerings tend to suffer from one fatal flaw: respectability. The zombie films from the golden age (which I’ve taken as being from the late 60s to the early 90s) are different. They are gloriously disreputable, so much so that many were banned in Britain or were only available in editions butchered by the censors. In this Halloween special, Professor Weird aka Paul Weatherhead guides you through his Top 5 cannibal zombie

In this episode, we explore the chaotic 1970s inflation crisis in Canada and how housing emerged as a powerful shield against skyrocketing prices. From stable pre-1970s affordability to the oil shocks that fueled double-digit inflation, discover why Canadians turned to real estate as a wealth-preserving investment during stagflation. We'll dive into economic data, public sentiments, and lessons that still resonate today amid modern economic pressures.

Send us a text On a rainy Sunday in San Antonio, Sarah plans Eggs Benedict and champagne for the morning her husband returns home. Across the world in Vietnam, Dick finalizes his leave — November 18 — and counts down the days. Between cookies, letters, and laughter, they dream of the same kitchen table, the same bed, the same morning light. Support the show The Allgoods: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Love is a personal podcast project based on real letters exchanged between Capt. Richard All...

The Royal Albert Hall was the unlikely venue for the biggest Sumo wrestling tournament ever staged outside of Japan on 9th October, 1991. Around forty wrestlers, described in the press as “bouncing like fat Buddhas,” thundered across a ring on clay sourced from a field near Heathrow. Part of the grand Japan Festival - a four-month cultural takeover marking 100 years of the Japan Society, including kabuki at the National Theatre and Buddhist sculptures at the British Museum - demand for tickets was

Colonial settlement patterns shaped the foundation and roots of American English. Spoken English loanwords from America influenced the development of the language in the 17th century. Check out the YouTube version of this episode at Video link https://youtu.be/qDqXlXx3ne8which has accompanying visuals including maps, charts, timelines, photos, illustrations, and diagrams. History of English podcast at https://amzn.to/3IPLF8O Books by Kevin Stroud available at https://amzn.to/4mPav6x ENJOY

Today the president is taking credit for a cease-fire in Gaza. But who, in America, was first in calling for that exact thing? Students on campuses. And what happened to them? They were banned from their own public spaces, all over the country. So the president should be thanking them for their foresight. And he and all of his supporters should naturally be calling for campus bans on public assembly to be lifted. I would be very happy to hear such voices! But I fear we won’t. If we don’t, we will

(2024) National mashed potato day. Entertainment from 2018. US bought Alaska, US won Puerto Rico, Pop up toaster invented. Todays birthdays - Chuck Berry, George C. Scott, Peter Boyle, Dawn Wells, Pam Dawber, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Erin Moran, Zac Efron. Colin Powell died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     http://defleppard.com/Mashed potatos - Dee Dee SharpGirls like you - Maroon 5Blue Tacoma - Russell DickersonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent     http://50cent.com/Johnny B. Goode -