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For well over a century, schoolchildren across the United States learned the story of John Henry. According to the legend, John was a formerly enslaved man who found work with a railroad after the Civil War. Widely known as the best steel driver in the area, John wins a Phyrric v ...  Show more

While often forgotten by the global West, the Ottoman Empire was an absolute superpower in its heyday. As the Empire expanded across three separate continents, they also practiced mass enslavement -- and used it to power their army. In today's episode, Ben, Noel and Max explore t ...  Show more

The last meal of the executed is a longstanding tradition. Listen in today to learn about the dark history and modern practice of this culinary curiosity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Cannibalism is an ancient taboo, but how often has it actually occurred? Join the guys in this classic episode as they explore the grisly rumors and frightening facts behind history’s stories of cannibalism.

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📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we’ll dive into the history of cannibalism, a practice as old as humanity itself, shrouded in taboo, survival, and ritual. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshar ...  Show more

Human remains are a touchy subject. But over the centuries, one specific type of folklore has turned them into something greater in death than they were in life.

Produced by Aaron Mahnke, with research and writing by GennaRose Nethercott, and music by Chad Lawson.</ ...