Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

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Inspired by the unusual collections and fascinating stories that fill the pages of history, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities takes listeners on a twice-weekly tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.

Inspired by the unusual collections and fascinating stories that fill the pages of history, Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities takes listeners on a twice-weekly tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.

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United States

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History Podcasts

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English

Episodes

103 | Love Notes

6/18/2019

Two remarkable individuals are the centerpiece of our tour today, and hopefully their stories will fill you with awe and wonder.

Duration:00:09:28

102 | Guardian Angels

6/13/2019

Two fantastic tales await visitors to the Cabinet today, exploring some of the most pivotal moments in modern history.

Duration:00:09:37

101 | Time Warp

6/11/2019

Today's tour is all about time. Some wish they could go back and change their past, while others never give up on making their dreams come true no matter how late in the game it may be.

Duration:00:10:34

100 | Sky Fall

6/6/2019

Today’s tour through the Cabinet offers a good variety: a tale of mystery, and a tale of achievement. Both of them, though, leave us with the same sense of wonder—perfect for the Cabinet of Curiosities.

Duration:00:09:22

099 | Early Adopters

6/4/2019

Some amazing things last forever, while others are here for just a moment. Either way, they are always curious, and worthy items to visit in the Cabinet.

Duration:00:09:30

098 | Bone to Pick

5/30/2019

Sometimes history vanishes beneath a layer of dirt and needs to be rediscovered. Other times, though, history is alive right in front of you. We'll explore both types of history on today's tour.

Duration:00:09:39

097 | Mole Man

5/28/2019

On today's tour through the Cabinet, we meet two unique individuals. One is famous for how well-traveled he was, while the other is known for being reclusive. Either way, their stories are more than a little curious.

Duration:00:10:18

096 | One Trick Penny

5/23/2019

Our tour through the cabinet today is all about dodging the bullet, figuratively and literally. Either way, they are escapes worth putting on display.

Duration:00:09:04

095 | Float or Flight

5/21/2019

Today we visit two special places. One is accessible but small, and the other is impossible to visit while also being almost larger than life. And you're going to enjoy both visits.

Duration:00:12:14

094 | Ocean Commotion

5/16/2019

Some of the most unusual objects in the Cabinet have come from beneath the surface, and today's tour will introduce you to a couple more of them.

Duration:00:10:46

093 | Ships Ahoy

5/14/2019

Some things happen despite being difficult to explain, while others look simple on paper but never materialize. Let's explore one of each on today's tour through the Cabinet.

Duration:00:10:43

092 | Illumination

5/9/2019

History has taken over the Cabinet today. Both items were lost to time, only to be dusted off and given new life—making them perfect additions to the tour.

Duration:00:11:50

091 | By a Hare

5/7/2019

Not everything is as it seems on today's tour through the Cabinet, but unexpected armies and cursed components provide quite the entertainment.

Duration:00:12:15

090 | Washed Up

5/2/2019

Today's tour is all about identity. One tale is about a man without one, while the other is about a man who invented a new one. Either way, they make for great additions to the Cabinet.

Duration:00:12:16

089 | Wall Crawler

4/30/2019

On display in the Cabinet today are two unusual items. The first is mysterious for what we don't know about it, while the second is unique because of what we do know. We hope you find them both highly entertaining.

Duration:00:10:24

088 | Kid Icarus

4/25/2019

The line between humans and animals is on full display today in the Cabinet. We're just unsure which side of the line is more amazing.

Duration:00:12:21

087 | Stormy Weather

4/23/2019

Today's tour through the Cabinet will introduce you to a pair of tales that began life a bit over our heads. And to be honest, they're still a bit of a mystery today.

Duration:00:11:06

086 | Over a Barrel

4/18/2019

Life rarely goes the way we plan it. Some people aim for fame and miss the target, while others attract it without trying. In either case, what happens next is worth re-telling.

Duration:00:11:47

085 | Bomb's Away

4/16/2019

Most stories have something big and powerful at their core that gives them meaning, but it's often the little details that make them memorable. Both of today's tales fit that bill nicely.

Duration:00:10:47

084 | It's Alive

4/11/2019

Some human accomplishments are frightening, and others are hilarious. I hope you don't mind if the tour guide shows you one of each today as you pass through the Cabinet.

Duration:00:10:36