Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
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From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore, Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Each episode features two short tales about the most amazing things found in the pages of...
Location:
United States
Genres:
History Podcasts
Description:
From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore, Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Each episode features two short tales about the most amazing things found in the pages of history. Get the official Cabinet of Curiosities book here. Become a premium member for ad-free episodes: patreon.com/grimandmild
Language:
English
Episodes
Survivalist
5/26/2026
Two travelers, both far from home, doing very curious things. Enjoy today's tour through the Cabinet.
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Duration:00:10:40
Political Pork
5/21/2026
Some tales are clearly legends due to their fantastical elements, while others bring the fantasy right into real life. either way, the story is worth the ride.
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Duration:00:09:01
Generational
5/19/2026
Two tales from history that highlight curious parallel lives and achievements.
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Duration:00:11:32
Planting the Future
5/14/2026
These stories might seem very different, but there are a lot of ways for curious people to leave their mark on the world.
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Duration:00:10:36
Night Lights
5/12/2026
If the present day is a path we are all traveling, we can learn a lot by looking out at the land beyond. These two tales should help you do just that.
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Duration:00:10:54
Prized Possession
5/7/2026
A pair of tales about seemingly boring objects with curious pasts.
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Duration:00:10:56
Reading the Signs
5/5/2026
Some messages are communicated without a sound, as these two curious tales show us in a delightful way.
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Duration:00:10:49
Mind Games
4/30/2026
Two strange characters, two curious tales. Both, though, should be highly entertaining.
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Duration:00:12:02
Just a Kiss
4/28/2026
Life is often thought of as a collection of moments. Every now and then, though, small specific moments take on huge meaning, and end up echoing through time.
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Duration:00:10:01
Queenly
4/23/2026
Sometimes people stand out by what they accomplish despite the opposition that surrounds them. Here are two such tales.
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Duration:00:11:25
Teleported
4/21/2026
Two curious tales, one part of the world. Sometimes you don't have to roam far to find a good story.
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Duration:00:11:03
Lootin'
4/16/2026
Things would honestly be a lot less curious if we could just get our facts straight. At least, that's what these two tales demonstrate for us today.
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Duration:00:11:19
Drama Island
4/14/2026
Curiosity can come in all shapes and sizes, from massive nations to tiny islands.
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Duration:00:12:07
Problem Solving
4/9/2026
A lot of curious things came out of the 1970s, including these two explosive tales.
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Duration:00:09:25
Obstinate
4/7/2026
Sometimes stories are curious for two separate reasons: their content, and their truth.
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Duration:00:10:39
Making a Splash
4/2/2026
Curiosity is often born in the moments when we view something old and accepted from a new angle.
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Duration:00:10:45
Sticky Law
3/31/2026
Sometimes the most curious stories take place when people are prohibited from being themselves.
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Duration:00:11:09
Disco Fever
3/26/2026
Some curiosities are hidden within secret tomes, while others are right there in the streets. Today's tour runs the spectrum.
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Duration:00:10:26
Moving Moments
3/24/2026
We often take things for granted. But if we peek inside, it's possible to find curious stories.
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Duration:00:10:24
Falling For It
3/19/2026
Two enterprising people from our past, each with a goal of bridging the past and the future with curious deeds in the present.
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Duration:00:11:28