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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

The Mummy's Curse (Classic)

Feb 10, 2023
Delve into the sensational history of Tutankhamun's tomb, where superstitions of a deadly curse loomed large. Discover the tragic tales linked to a cursed coffin and its connection to the Titanic. Uncover the fascinating effects of belief on health, from the placebo to nocebo. Explore how sensational journalism shaped perceptions of the pharaoh's legend. And finally, unravel the myths surrounding the mummy's curse and the intriguing narratives that transformed real events into haunting folklore.
37:25

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