

Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
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From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre.
Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!
Episodes
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Aug 13, 2024 • 10min
The Lost Continent
Dive into the surprising links between Cold War politics and classic cartoons, where humor took on a serious role during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Discover the enigma of the supercontinent Pangea and the elusive Argo Land, as scientists unravel its mysteries. Their quest reveals remnants in Southeast Asia that shed light on vital geological theories. It's a fascinating blend of history, comedy, and exploration!

Aug 8, 2024 • 9min
Note by Note
Politics often seem pretty boring, but if you look deep enough, there are always curious notes to them. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 6, 2024 • 10min
In Her Pocket
Sometimes crime can be curious, as these two stories demonstrate today. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2024 • 9min
Ghost of a Chance
The afterlife can hold some curious answers, if you know where to look. Here are two tales that explain what we mean. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2024 • 11min
Birds of a Feather
Some people will go to great lengths to stay true to their passion, whether that's a friend or a scientific mystery. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 25, 2024 • 10min
Send In the Clowns
We go abroad today to explore a pair of curiosities that changed the world around them. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 23, 2024 • 10min
The Test Drive
Today's curiosities are all on wheels, so climb in and enjoy the adventure. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 18, 2024 • 11min
Outfoxed
A murder investigation in 1914 uncovers the use of a scientific theory to reconstruct the victim's last moments. The fascinating relationship between eyes, photography, and optograms blurs science and fiction in crime solving. Discover unconventional CIA tactics and a failed plan involving painted foxes to induce fear.

Jul 16, 2024 • 10min
Catfight
Curious tales from both the future and the past are part of your tour through the Cabinet today. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 2024 • 9min
Park of a Thousand Pranks
Some curiosities of the past brought delight, while others delivered pain. Both are part of our tour today. Pre-order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading this November!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.