Chimu Child Sacrifice
TW: Ritual violence, Child death The ancient Chimu civilization wasn't known to sacrifice humans, until a mass grave of child sacrifices was unearthed in 2011. In this episode we discuss the Chimu, ...
27 Feb 202335min
Pirate Havens of Madagascar
During the Golden Age of Piracy, many small islands became havens for pirates, places they went to divide and enjoy thier loot. While some of these are legendary, such as the pirate Utopia Libertatia,...
23 Jan 202333min
Walking Corpse Syndrome
TW: Self-harm, Suicide Walking Corpse Syndrome is a psychiatric delusion in which you believe you are dead. You may not remember your own name and might try to prove that you're dead in extreme ways...
22 Des 202236min
Residential Schools
Canadian residential schools were not regular boarding schools, they were facilities meant to assimilate indigenous peoples into European-based Canadian society. Despite failing in this regard, they c...
28 Nov 202237min
The Corpse Light by D. Donovan
It's Halloween! Let's celebrate with a creepy ghost story. The MCP presents, 'The Corpse Light,' by D. Donovan, originally published in 1899.
31 Okt 202230min
Bitten: Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies
In this episode, we discuss the folklore surrounding the three most popular supernatural creatures: vampires, werewolves and zombies. All three can transmit (or infect) humans with thier condition thr...
24 Okt 202235min
Death in Ancient Egypt pt 3: Tombs
In the final part of this series, we discuss the tombs of ancient Egypt, from plain burials to monumental pyramids. We also talk about how they changed over time and who built these monuments.
30 Aug 202236min
Death in Ancient Egypt pt 2: Mummification
How did mummification begin? Were only the pharaohs mummified? Who made mummies? In part 2 of this 3 part series, we answer all these questions and more as we explore the evolution of mummification in...
18 Jul 202233min
