Never Knew
2 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Exploring true stories, concepts, and discoveries sure to blow your mind. From obscure cultural phenomena and forgotten historical events, to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, we provide a home for the knowledge you never knew you needed. The bizarre facts contained in these episodes seek to educate and entertain the globe, one episode at a time!
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Day of the Dead: An Afterlife Reimagined
October 31, 2021 15:23 - 5 minutes - 5.44 MBIn this episode, we discuss Mexico's Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), and how it subverts typical western ideas surrounding death and the afterlife. From colourful festivities and mascots, to celebratory music and dancing, this celebration is, quite literally, to die for...
Turns Out Vampires Probably Exist
October 14, 2021 16:15 - 5 minutes - 5.26 MBThis episode explores the origins of the mythical vampire. By exploring the historical and mythological origins of this blood-sucking creature, we are able to paint a picture of how these creatures and the fear they stoke (get it? Bram Stoker) came to be. This halloween staple of a character is more than just a made-up tale; from tuberculosis to Vlad the Impaler, vampires and their spooky characteristics are based on very real events.