Zenobia and the Roman Empire

Discussion of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 continues. It begins with potpourri then covers tools, Neanderthals, edibles and potables, art, shipwrecks, medical finds, and repatriations. Research: Abdallah, Hanna. “Famous Easter Island stat ...  Show more

The show's coverage of things literally or figuratively unearthed in the last quarter of 2025 begins with updates, books and letters, animals, and just one exhumation. Research: Abdallah, Hanna. “Famous Easter Island statues were created without centralized management.” PLOS. Via ...  Show more

Who we are is closely tied to what we—and others—know about ourselves. These stories offer examples of how that might be taken to the extreme.

One of our most curious traits as humans is just how tricky we can be. Today's stories illustrate that nicely.

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Today, we meet a woman who survived a chilling ordeal, and take a look at a list of people that seems far too good to be true. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Humans have a way of getting themselves into some pretty amazing situations. In fact, the stories about that are more than a little curious.