Have you ever heard of the Shakers? Lots of people have, though they tend to only remember one thing: they denied themselves 'pleasures of the flesh'. The Shakers were so much more than that one belief, however. Come listen as we tell you all about our recent visit to Pleasant Hill Shaker Village, the history of the Shakers, their beliefs, their music, and more. Music from Early Shaker Spirituals, sung by members of The United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Maine.  Support the show

3.5: Come Life, Shaker Life

From hilarious and wacky to dark and disturbing, history has a lot of fascinating topics worth discussing. Join us as we delve in to a new historical topic each episode!

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FINALLY! This episode has been a long time in the making. When one views massive, defunct sanitoriums like Waverly Hills, they're often associated with mad scientists performing torturous experiments and angry spirits in the afterlife. That is not, however, the case. Join us as we talk about tuberculosis and why the sanitorium movement was necessary. Also stick around for a history of Waverly Hills Sanitorium followed by a new segment that we like to call The Paranormal Fanny Pack. We'll tell you all about our overnight, private investigation of Waverly Hills and all of the spooky happenings! Support the show

4.8: Consumption Assumptions

Rock and Roll is a musical genre near and dear to the Idiots.  Do you know what actually happened the day the music died? Maybe you heard some 'rumors' about Fleetwood Mac, and you'd like us to clear them up for you! Join us  as we talk about the 27 club, the white lighter theory, and some urban legends and tragedies in the music world.  Support the show

4.7: Death By Rock And Roll

Have you ever heard of the Molly Maguires? What about the Battle of Blair Mountain? Strikes, unfair wages, and raging tempers caused war to break out in the coalfields. One thing is for certain: these folks woke up and chose violence. Come and learn some dark history as the Idiots discuss these two (pretty much) wars.  Support the show

4.6: They Chose Violence - The Molly Maguires and The Battle of Blair Mountain

You wanted dark and terrifying, and we delivered! Mature content warning: the topics discussed in this episode are disturbing and graphic! Join us as we learn about the injustice of the Junko Furuta case, how Edison was a complete jerk, and why you should never take a break during an exorcism. Can Tessa retain her title as the Queen of Dark? Or will Josh or Ty usurp her and take the crown for themselves? Find out in this grim and gory episode! Support the show

4.5: Things You Can Never Un-know

Ever hear of Jonathan Swift's silver mines? What about hidden golden rabbits and clues within picture books? What about Colonel Benjamin Caudill's gold, or the ultimate quest for Atari glory? Join us as we tell you about some pretty neat treasure hunts and quests throughout time, and maybe even give you a little spoiler as to where we think some of these treasures are hiding! Support the show

3.5: Come Life, Shaker Life

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