Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser

Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser

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Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser episodes

  • Utopias

    An overview of tall tales and social revolutions, centered on concepts of perfect societies.

    Music Credits:
    Magical Gravitation:  www.royaltyfree-music.com

    Haunted Mansions by Stationary Sign: EpidemicSound.com



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    23 min
  • Rebel Musicians

    In this episode, we examine musical artists in Greece, Rome, and medieval Europe who shocked contemporary listeners.

    Music Credits:
    Magical Gravitation www.royaltyfree-music.com

    "Chandra" by Van Sandano  EpidemicSound.com

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    22 min
  • The Undersea World

    A foray into strange tales of sea creatures and the humans who swam with them.

    Music Credits:
    Magical Gravitation
     www.royaltyfree-music.com

    The Red Thread by Autonomic Sensations
    EpidemicSound.com

    Drum roll effect by Fesliyan Studios

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    21 min
  • Body Modification

    An overview of various practices of body modification in antiquity, including tattooing and castration.

    Music Credits:
    Magical Gravitation www.royaltyfree-music.com

    When Pigs Fly by Mike Franklyn/ EpidemicSound.com

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    23 min
  • Alcohol and Drugs

    An exploration of the evidence for intoxication by means of alcohol and drugs in antiquity. Beer, wine, opium, and cannabis were among the culprits.

    Music Credits:
    "Magical Gravitation" www.royaltyfree-music.com

    "Out for Lunch" by Jerry Lacey / EpidemicSound.com

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    20 min
  • Flying Shields and Cursed Gold

    A two-part episode focusing on the "Book of Prodigies" and the legend of the Gold of Tolosa.

    Music Credits:
    "Magical Gravitation" www.royaltyfree-music.com
    "Silent Suspicion" by Jerry Lacey at EpidemicSound.com

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    26 min
  • Legal Lunacy

    Laws, courtroom drama, and supernatural procedures from Babylon to the Middle Ages.

    Music Credits:
    "Magical Gravitation" www.royaltyfree-music.com
    "Out for Lunch" by Jerry Lacey  EpidemicSound.com
    "The Wrong Step" by Mac Taboel  EpidemicSound.com

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    23 min
  • Weird Weapons and Tactics

    This episode examines exotic ancient weaponry such as Greek Fire and war elephants.
    Music:
    "Magical Gravitation" by www.royaltyfree-music.com
    "Jump the Streets" by The Fly Guy Five and "Smooth Joker" by T. Morri- epidemicsound.com

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    22 min
  • Gates to Hell and Hellish Conspiracies

    An exploration of spooky locales believed to be entrances to the underworld, followed by conspiracy theories of long ago.

    Music Credits:

    "Magical Gravitation" by www.royaltyfree-music.com
    "An Evening At the Museum" by Moss Harman at EpidemicSound.com


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    30 min
  • Dirty Poets

    Listen to Gunnar turn the Internet blue with a choice selection from poets such as Hipponax, Catullus, and Martial.

    Music:
    Magical Gravitation
    www.royaltyfree-music.com

    The Wrong Step- by Mac Taboel
    Epidemicsound.com

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    26 min

About Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser

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The “Ancient Weirdness With Gunnar Hauser” podcast is an exploration of obscure people, events, and ideas from ancient history. It will entertain, intrigue, frighten, and amaze you. We will examine…