Tom Dooley, A Murderous Song
This episode you learn about the true story behind the popular folk song ‘Tom Dooley’ involving a post Civil War confederate soldier and a love square gone wrong taking place in Appalachia.
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WWII Jungle Rescue
This week, the unbelievable rescue of 3 survivors of a plane crash from the jungles of Papua New Guinea during WWII. How do they escape? Listen and find out their crazy plan.
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The Women’s Kingdom
In China there is an area known as the Kingdom of Women where females call the shots. Learn about the Mosuo people’s unique customs and history in this week’s episode.
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Bullfighting, Bull Worship & Bull Crap
Do you want to know how bulls are intertwined with society? From Bull Fighting to common words, learn more in this week’s episode.
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The Zoot Suit Riot
You may be familiar with the song ‘Zoot Suit Riot’, but did you know it was an actual thing? Learn how a fancy suit put the city of LA on edge.
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Pellagra The Corn Epidemic
Learn about how the mysterious disease of Pellagra ravaged the American South and lead to changes in how we eat corn today!
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Oswald The Lucky Rabbit
This week we discover Walt Disney’s lost mascot, Oswald Rabbit.
The Rabbit could have been the corner stone of the world-wide super power that is Disney, but it was lost. Learn how Disney got it back with a little help …
The Pintupi 9
This week features a new format, and the incredible story of the Pintupi 9. Learn about the last Aboriginal group in Australia to live a traditional hunter-gather life before being found by modern society.
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Warrior Queens of Vietnam
Learn about the Trung Sisters; two bad-ass sisters who ruled their own kingdom after kicking out the Chinese.
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Trapped Under The Sea
Listen to the incredible story of a Nigerian man who spent nearly 3 days under the ocean! #OkeneCoke, make it happen.
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