Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

Dive into harrowing tales of survival and resilience, beginning with Ramon's transformative journey from shipwreck to healing. Explore the tragic destiny of a man aboard the Titanic, where hope collides with despair. Discover the remarkable life of Phyllis Wheatley, the first published African American female poet, as she rises from enslavement to literary fame amidst colonial tensions. These stories weave together themes of trauma, destiny, and the celebration of human spirit.

Things become curiously deadly on our tour through the Cabinet today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The characters with wild personalities are on display in the Cabinet today. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here today, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Explore the incredible life of Sarah Emma Edmonds, a 19th-century woman who defied societal norms to seek adventure. Discover the dual identity of a Civil War heroine who fought as both soldier and spy, navigating the complexities of her memoir's authenticity. Delve into the dangers of identity theft and the historical challenges faced in Appalachia during the Great Depression. Learn about the Pack Horse Library Program, a remarkable initiative that increased literacy by delivering books to remote areas, highlighting the tireless efforts of women in the 1930s.

Explore the intriguing story of Monowai, Nebraska, the smallest incorporated town, featuring its last resident, 90-year-old Elsie, who keeps its spirit alive. Discover her role as a caretaker, running the town's tavern and creating a social hub amidst desolation. Additionally, delve into the past with the forgotten link boys of Victorian London, who bravely illuminated the dark streets, facing dangers while guiding citizens. Their contributions may be lost to time, but their legacy shines on.

The dead can still be the subject of conversation, as these two curious stories show us. 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.

Things get a little weird in the Cabinet today, but the journey is worth it. 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.

A pair of Halloween goodies for you to enjoy on this, the spookiest of holidays. 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.

Today we visit a club and a captain, both of whom got up to some pretty wild things. 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.

Today's tour features a pair of intriguing stories that folks are sure to eat right up. 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.