History Obscura

Moskvin’s Russian Dolls

Anatoly Moskvin was a Russian historian and cemetery expert with a very unique collection of dolls...
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In Death & Mourning

The Victorians are fascinating for many reasons, not least their fascination with death.
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Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

Whether or not you've been looking forward to a bountiful meal this weekend, join me for a few of the finer points on Canadian Thanksgiving.
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Ghosts from Victorian Broadsheets

The Victorians were so keen on a good ghost story that they peppered their newspapers thoroughly with them! Please support the show at:www.patreon.com/historyobscurawww.buymeacoffee.com/bXdjrqtMusic from Fesliyan StudiosClaim your HelloFresh savings! https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893Code: HFAFF80Offer: $80 Discount ($50 - $20 - $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box!END DATE: October 7th--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyobscura/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The First Lady’s Trip to Venus

This week's bedtime story spans a fantastic two centuries of extraterrestrial history in Japan. Please support the show at:www.patreon.com/historyobscurawww.buymeacoffee.com/bXdjrqtMusic from Fesliyan StudiosClick here for $80 off your Hello Fresh order! https://bit.ly/3mZkUS1END DATE: October 2nd--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/historyobscura/support Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dipped in Honey & Buried Alive?

More than 2300 years ago, a man named Kalanos poured fuel over his body, stood voluntarily upon a pyre, and set himself aflame. The last words he spoke to his grief-stricken companion were, "We shall meet in Babylon." In conclusion, rumours of Alexander the Great's death may have been exaggerated.
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The Sleeping Prophet

Edgar Cayce could solve any mystery, so long as he could sleep on it.
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Sixth Man to Walk on the Moon

Edgar Mitchell had an off-planet epiphany that changed his life.
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The Real Sweeney Todd: Human, a la Mode

Anyone fancy a meat pie?
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A Story of Aboriginal Australia....and then, the Gold Rush

A lot can happen when gold-rush Australians go exploring.
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