Who was the real Dr. Frankenstein?
It's no secret that Mary Shelley's infamous novel has influenced generations of writers, but is completely based on fiction, or was Shelley inspired by real-life events? Tune in to learn more about th...
19 Loka 201122min
Why would you put a cadaver on trial?
In 897, Pope Stephen VI had his deceased predecessor Formosus exhumed and put on trial. The corpse was found guilty, but this desecration disgusted Romans and made them rebel. Tune in to learn more ab...
17 Loka 201119min
The Sisters Fox: They Talked to Dead People
In 1848, the Fox family began hearing strange noises, and sisters Maggie and Kate started communicating with spirits. They built a career as mediums, and today they're credited with launching the mode...
12 Loka 201127min
Admiral Yi Sun-sin and the Turtle Ships
When Japan invaded Korea in 1592, the Korean forces were unprepared for Japan's troops. The Korean navy, however, was a different story. Commanding Admiral Yi Sun-sin repeatedly defeated the Japanese....
10 Loka 201125min
John Dee: Her Majesty's Secret Sorcerer
Born in 1527 to a Welsh family, John Dee grew to become one of Queen Elizabeth's most memorable advisors. Join Sarah and Deblina as they delve into the life and times of this scholar, statesman and so...
5 Loka 201126min
Who is D.B. Cooper?
In 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked Northwest Orient Airlines flight 305. He received a ransom of $200,000 -- and then jumped out in midair. Over the years, the FBI has searched for Coo...
3 Loka 201118min
The Belle Gunness Episode: Who was the Mistress of Murder Hill?
In 1908, a fire leveled the Indiana home of Belle Gunness. Four bodies were found in the cellar, and it seemed possible that Gunnes might have escaped. When about a dozen more bodies were found, Gunne...
28 Syys 201120min
The Freedom Rides: Australia Takes Note
The final part of this series takes place in Australia, where students were inspired by the Freedom Rides and protested discrimination against Aboriginal Australians. Tune in to learn how the group tr...
26 Syys 201121min
