The Curious Curators

This time, the Curious Curators tackle some topics that are often swept under the rug and not talked about in history. They shed some light on some of the most egregious and taboo topics of history from the dark familial relations of the Borgias to a cannibalism-caused brain disease. These taboo topics prove that reality is often stranger than fiction.

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Ahoy! This time, the Curious Curators are looking at the Pirates of the Caribbean film for historical inaccuracies. Were undead pirates really sailing the ocean blue? Was there really cursed Aztec gold? How tight was that corset really? Join us for this podcast and drink up me hearties, yo ho!

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Today, we're talking about mafiosos, mobsters, and outlaws of the early 20th century, whether they're robbing banks or running Chicago. Brought to you by Lindsay "the Shiv" Shirkey and Hope "Moneybags" Vollm, we might know something about the criminal underworld. You could say we know a guy who knows a guy.

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Beauty is pain. And it doesn't get more painful than some of these dangerous and weird beauty trends from history. From arsenic wafers to dueling scars to footbinding, Hope and Lindsay explore the ugly side of beauty on this episode of the Curious Curators.

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The darling of dark tourism: ghost towns. Hope finally gets her chance to talk about her favorite place as the Curious Curators discuss some of the world's most famous ghost towns. They go in-depth, talking about why towns are abandoned, and, in some cases, why people refuse to leave.

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For this historically inaccurate movie, the Curious Curators take a look at the epic historical romance, Pearl Harbor, Hope with starry-eyed romanticism and Lindsay with ill-concealed cynicism. As Roger Ebert said, it is about the day "the Japanese staged a surprise attack on an American love triangle."

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So nice, we had to do it twice. Today the Curious Curators go back to discussing cults, but this time, they explore (possibly) more obscure cults. The Curators each researched different cults and share their findings with the rest of the crew.

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Music festival season is coming up. It has become a large part of modern pop culture, from Coachella to Lollapalooza. However, music festivals have a history dating back over 60 years. The Curious Curators will discuss these historic festivals and their profound effect on music festivals of today.

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This week, the Curious Curators talk about the history and origins of the infamous Bigfoot. They also talk about modern lore around the mysterious cryptid and discuss their own beliefs about the Sasquatch. Lindsay and Hope consider themselves skeptics, but Elijah has a personal story that might throw a wrench in their beliefs…

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This week, the Curious Curators discuss the cults involved in some of the deadliest events in the 20th century. From the Waco Siege to the Jonestown Massacre. They’ll also be talking about what a cult is, what makes a cult, and how easy it is to be drawn in. This topic is so extensive, we might see a Part 2 in the future!

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