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Ching Shih: The Baddest Pirate You Never Knew.

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Chances are you've never heard of Ching Shih, "The Terror of the South Seas" in the 1800s, whose command of 1,200 pirate ships and 80,000 pirates puts the famous pirates to shame. Be prepared to be amazed! Sources: ·      Pirate Women: The Princesses, Prostitutes, and Pirates Who Ruled the Seven Se…

Buried in History #005.2: Affair of Poisons Pt.2

On the glittering surface of King Louis XIV’s court, wealth, power, and influence were everything. But beneath all that luxury, something much darker was happening. The Affair of the Poisons had already exposed a world of fortune tellers, alleged witches, secret rituals, and people willing to turn …

Weirdly Wonderful Museums: Ancient Computers, Curious Scents, and a Poozeum

An Arizona museum devoted entirely to fossilized poop. A collection of more than one million items that washed up on one Washington beach. A Montana exhibit starring Old Brass Brains, a 116-year-old computer. These quirky stops are unlikely candidates for a must-see list, and that’s entirely the po…

Ghost Trains & Haunted Tracks

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What happens when the tracks are empty, but you still hear a train coming? From ghostly children and phantom locomotives to Lincoln’s legendary funeral train and a mysterious silver subway train in Stockholm, we’re exploring some of the cr…

How mastering metal saved lives

Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode we go back in time to learn how Japanese swords were forged, how swings were used to make thin metal wires and why steel cables saved so many lives. Molly and …

Atlas Obscura, 2nd Edition Audiobook by Atlas Obscura

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Atlas Obscura, 2nd EditionSubtitle: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Hidden WondersCategories: Adventure, Tourism, TravelAuthor: Atlas ObscuraNarrator: Dylan ThurasPublisher: Workman Publishing CompanyRelease date: 03-25-2025La…

How mastering metal saved lives

Humans have been fascinated by metal for thousands of years. But it took us a long time to master making things with metal. In this episode we go back in time to learn how Japanese swords were forged, how swings were used to make thin metal wires and why steel cables saved so many lives. Molly and …

The Black-Eyed Children

Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Today, we’re diving into the legend of the Black-Eyed Children. One of the creepiest pieces of modern American folklore. From Brian Bethel’s infamous 1996 encounter to the strange reports that followed, we’re exploring who, or what, these u…

These Walls Can Still Talk: A Journey Through Missouri State Penitentiary with Brian Paone and Jenny Switzer - Paranormal Heart

Brian Paone’s Bio:Brian Paone is an American novelist, editor, and musician known for writing across multiple genres including horror, science fiction, thrillers, and speculative fiction. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he has been a published author since 2007 and has written numerous books ranging …

65: Witch Burials

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For as long as people have feared witches, they’ve feared that death might not be enough to stop them. This week on Let’s Talk Spooky, we follow the strange burials of three women who were held down by stone, by tide, and by story. CONTENT WARNING This episode includes discussion of a confession ob…