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

153 | Shore Thing

12/10/2019

Sometimes it's the story that's larger than life, and sometimes it's the location the stories are based on. Either way, they make for great additions to the Cabinet.

Duration:00:09:50

152 | Dead and Loving It

12/5/2019

Whether it's their words or actions, some people can be more than a little irritating. Today's journey through the cabinet will introduce you to both situations.

Duration:00:09:47

151 | Carved Up

12/3/2019

Today's tour through the cabinet will feature a space so large it's difficult to wrap your head around it, and a head so imperfect that it's easy to be curious. Care to get a head start?

Duration:00:09:18

150 | 20,000 Winks

11/28/2019

Two remarkable tales of things that should not be possible, one Cabinet to hold them all. Enjoy the tour!

Duration:00:10:09

149 | Cave of Wonders

11/26/2019

Whether they are right beneath our feet, or taken thousands of miles from home, tales of the curious make for fun trips through the Cabinet.

Duration:00:11:22

148 | Time Warp

11/21/2019

Nothing is more powerful than the human imagination, whether its creating something new or hiding something old. Thankfully, today's tour through the Cabinet will cover both of those topics.

Duration:00:10:13

147 | Heavy Metal

11/19/2019

Objects are always a great addition to the Cabinet of Curiosities. Some aren't what they claim to be, while others don't even exist. But their stories are amazing.

Duration:00:11:07

146 | Lost World

11/14/2019

Today we'll take a tour through a pair of stories that feature unbelievable objects. Just don't rock the boat.

Duration:00:12:10

145 | Seeing Red

11/12/2019

Some stories are too crazy to believe because we can't see the proof, while others are unbelievalbe despite the physical evidence. Both of those stories will be great additions to today's tour through the Cabinet.

Duration:00:12:36

144 | Moonshot

11/7/2019

There's a difference between a trick and a hoax, but both of them can have powerful consequences. Let's take a little tour to see just how that might work.

Duration:00:10:12

143 | Shook Up

11/5/2019

Sometimes a person comes along who can change the world, but other times the world does the changing for us. Today's tour will help you see both sides of that story.

Duration:00:10:20

142 | Mind's Eye

10/31/2019

Some people have skills that sound too good to be true, while others have talents that are far worse than we'd feared. Either way, they make great additions to the Cabinet of Curiosities.

Duration:00:10:55

141 | Ghost in the Machine

10/29/2019

What better way to celebrate the week of Halloween than a tour through the Cabinet, complete with ghosts and ghouls.

Duration:00:10:31

140 | Burning Mad

10/24/2019

It's time to enjoy some tall tales, both of which are perfect for inclusion in the Cabinet of Curiosities.

Duration:00:12:37

139 | The Naming of the Shrew

10/22/2019

Sometimes unbelievable things are all the rage, while others are lost in the shuffle of life. Today's tour will give you a glimpse into both kinds of curiosities.

Duration:00:11:19

138 | Hi-Ho

10/17/2019

We'll dig into the past today for a glimpse at the origins of incredible things. We hope you enjoy your guided tour.

Duration:00:10:34

137 | Flying High

10/15/2019

Today's tour through the Cabinet takes place off the ground. But what we'll see is entirely unexpected.

Duration:00:11:53

136 | Ship of Fools

10/10/2019

While they are more difficult to put inside a cabinet of curiosities, the amazing things that humans are capable are equal parts inspiring and astonishing. Today's tour features two such stories.

Duration:00:11:33

135 | Hot Wheels

10/8/2019

Some mysteries might never be solved, but others already have. Thankfully, the journey in both of today's tales is entertaining enough to make anyone curious.

Duration:00:11:35

134 | Stable Genius

10/3/2019

While some people are clever, there are always those who go a bit too far. Whether at home or abroad, today's tales will entertain you.

Duration:00:10:43