The story of the Essex is the craziest maritime disaster you've never heard of. In this inaugural episode, Marley and MJ talk whaling, animal rights, the industrial revolution, and... well, cannibalism. You can find additional information including pictures and diagrams on our Instagram @cursed.history or on Twitter @cursed_history. If you want to give us your support, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/cursedhistory. 

Content warning: racism, violence, animal abuse, graphic descriptions of gore.