Notorious Narratives

War is hell and hell is other people. Weirdly both of these statements are true, maybe never more so than in the atrocities committed during war. While some of history's heinous wartime exploits are well known, this one may surprise you. From 1937-1945 Unit 731 was a base of scientific experimentation into weapons of mass destruction, specializing in germ warfare. Within the walls of 731, humans were subjected to horrors that are beyond unthinkable. In this episode, Robin walks us through the horrors that lie within. This one is not for the everyone, please be warned. 

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Some stories are beyond belief but some unbelievable stories are hard to discount. Dorothy Louise Eady was a small child when a household accident would change her life forever. This accident would shape her entire life and her legacy.  In this story, Jen tells us of a near-death experience, a young girl's reincarnation story and a badass woman who shaped the face of modern archeology in Egypt, this is the Omm Sety. 

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Street gangs ran amuck in Birmingham, England during the Industrial Revolution. The Peaky Blinders were one such gang comprised of children as young as 11 years old. The harsh economic conditions in the working class neighborhoods fueled their desire to attain power and influence through violence and crime. This gang was distinctive though, they had a keen sense of fashion. They wore a signature outfit that included tailored jackets,  silk scarves and peaked flat caps. But unlike their Hollywood namesakes these children lived harsh lives and spent more time in prison than in tailor shops. In this episode, Jen will tell you the story of the real Peaky Blinders. 

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Chicago's Columbian Exposition in 1893 was meticulously designed to highlight the marvels of the day and most importantly to showcase just how far America had come in the mere 400 years since its inception. But among the beautiful facades of the White City lurked a monster. In this episode, Jen will tell you all about the fair, its planning, construction and of course one of the most notorious serial killer's in American history: H.H. Holmes.

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Depression can affect anyone, young, old, rich, poor. But sometimes depression can manifest itself in very intriguing ways. Imagine, one day, you feel that your body is made of glass. No longer skin and bone, but brittle glass that could shatter at the slightest touch. In this episode, Robin teaches us about the most popular madness of the Middle Ages: The Glass Delusion.

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During the mid-19th century the call of the west was difficult for many to ignore. This westward drive was full of promises, the the most alluring was that of GOLD. Greed has a way of making people do things they normally would not do. For instance, pick up a stranger who claims to be a wilderness guide, who suspiciously lacks all of the tools of that trade. In this episode, Jen tells you the wild story of the Colorado Gold Rush and it most notorious cannibal killer, Alfred Packer. 

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Since the dawn of time man has had a problem, that problem is human stink. From feet to nether-regions people can have a rather unsavory aroma. Perfume, now in every home, was once a luxury item only for the royal or incredibly wealthy. The demand for goods to create these scents forged some of history's most profitable trade routes. In this episode, Robin will tell you some of the weirder ways in which people have combatted their own unsavory aromas throughout history. 

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In this episode we welcome guest, Greg Jackson, host of History That Doesn't Suck. In this episode, you will learn all about the man, the myth and the legend Benedict Arnold. While his name is a synonym for traitor, do you know why? We will discuss the war hero, wounded veteran, rum runner and how he eventually came to betray what he seemed to hold so dear. So buckle up, tighten your corset as we introduce you to history's most notorious traitor, Benedict Arnold. 

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In the mid 19th century there were very few regulations on the preparation of food. This fact is terrifying but probably not surprising. But on one fall day all of that would change and the fallout from this 24 hour period would change the way that food is prepared, drugs are sold and poisons are regulated. In this episode, Jen will tell you a a not so sweet story about candy.

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In this week's Notorious Knowledge, Jen tells the story of the deadliest shipwreck of all time, and you have probably never heard of this one. This week's episode centers on the intricate and unique funeral rituals of the Toraja society. In this isolated culture the funeral ritual is the most elaborate and expensive event of one's life. So you might ask what they do with the deceased while they save for the ceremony. Well listen to this week's episode and Robin will tell you all about it. 

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