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Nowadays, pretty much everyone knows that nuclear weapons are incredibly dangerous -- but, not too long ago, military leaders saw these things as shiny new toys. Sure, they spent a lot of time trying to make bombs bigger. But they also spent a lot of time trying to make bombs sma ...  Show more

Let's be honest: Bugs aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they're fascinating, crucial parts of the ecosystem. They're also, according to a few eggheads, the perfect weapons of war. Join the guys as they explore the bizarre experiments governments conducted in the field of entomolo ...  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.</ ...