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Death in Ancient Egypt pt 1: Religion and Ritual
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06/06/22 • 31 min
We know the ancient Egyptians built tombs and made mummies, but why? In part 1 of this 3 part series, we explore the ideology, religion, and funerary rituals surrounding death in ancient Egypt. In the next episode, we'll dive into the process of making a mummy, and in part three, we'll discuss tombs and pyramids.
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Death in Ancient Egypt pt 2: Mummification
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07/18/22 • 33 min
How did mummification begin? Were only the pharaohs mummified? Who made mummies? In part 2 of this 3 part series, we answer all these questions and more as we explore the evolution of mummification in ancient Egypt. In the next part of this series, we'll talk about burials, tombs and pyramids.
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Shrunken Heads
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09/28/20 • 33 min
In the past, tsantsas, or shrunken heads, were made by the Shuar people of Ecuador and Peru. These ritual items were part of a complex system of power among the Shuar, but were later traded to fascinated Westerners for guns and other metal goods. In this episode, we discuss the Shuar, how tsantsas were made, and how trade in tsantsas impacted the Western perception of the Shuar.
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Pirate Havens of Madagascar
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01/23/23 • 33 min
During the Golden Age of Piracy, many small islands became havens for pirates, places they went to divide and enjoy thier loot. While some of these are legendary, such as the pirate Utopia Libertatia, others were real places. In this episode, Hallie discusses pirate havens, focusing on those in Madagascar.
TW: Enslaved peoples, Trade in Enslaved Peoples.
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Typhoid Mary
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01/21/19 • 39 min
Typhoid Mary is a term used to describe someone who spreads disease. Many people know the name refers to a real woman, but not many know the details of her story. In this episode, we discuss Mary Mallon, who was discovered to be spreading typhoid through her cooking in New York City in 1906, despite the fact that she was never sick herself.
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Tarrare
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05/31/21 • 33 min
Tarrare was 18th century man who could eat almost anything, and did so in large quantities. That included live animals, wooden boxes, and feasts meant for 15 men. In this episode we discuss his life, and what might have been the cause of his condition.
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Curse Tablets
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11/09/20 • 34 min
One of the most common types of magic in the ancient Graeco-Roman world were curses. These binding spells were placed on special tablets & figurines that have since been unearthed by archaeologists. In this episode, we discuss these curse tablets, & how they were made & used.
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Three Stages of Stigma
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08/15/16 • 32 min
History has given us a lingering fear surrounding the venereal disease syphilis. This episode discusses the symptoms, long term skeletal effects, history of the disease, the many treatments associated with it over the centuries as well as unpacks the cultural views surrounding those infected.
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*Today, syphilis is a fully treatable disease, but it spreads fast. If you think you have symptoms syphilis, please go to your doctor as soon as possible and get tested.*
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The Lancashire Witch Trials
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06/08/20 • 34 min
Nine women and two men were tried and executed for witchcraft in 1612 near Pendle in Lancashire. This was an unprecedented death toll for a single witch trial at the time. In this episode, we discuss witchcraft in England, and why these trials may have resulted in so many executions.
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Teratomas
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02/18/19 • 29 min
Teratomas are a unique type of tumor that are best known for containing human teeth and hair. Let's discuss the history of these tumors, and how those teeth and hair end up inside them.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Morbid Curiosity Podcast have?
The Morbid Curiosity Podcast currently has 139 episodes available.
What topics does The Morbid Curiosity Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Skeptic, Scary, History, Creepy, Ghost, Paranormal, Murder, Archeology, Medical, Medicine, Prison, Podcasts, Social Sciences, Science, Monsters, Disease, Anthropology and Cryptid.
What is the most popular episode on The Morbid Curiosity Podcast?
The episode title 'Death in Ancient Egypt pt 1: Religion and Ritual' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Morbid Curiosity Podcast?
The average episode length on The Morbid Curiosity Podcast is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Morbid Curiosity Podcast released?
Episodes of The Morbid Curiosity Podcast are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Morbid Curiosity Podcast?
The first episode of The Morbid Curiosity Podcast was released on Aug 1, 2016.
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