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Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities
From Aaron Mahnke, the creator of the hit podcast Lore, Cabinet of Curiosities is an audio tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Each episode features two short tales about the most amazing things found in the pages of history.
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Episodes
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOne Trick Penny
Our tour through the cabinet today is all about dodging the bullet, figuratively and literally. Either way, they are escapes worth putting on display. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesFloat or Flight
Today we visit two special places. One is accessible but small, and the other is impossible to visit while also being almost larger than life. And you're going…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOcean Commotion
Some of the most unusual objects in the Cabinet have come from beneath the surface, and today's tour will introduce you to a couple more of them. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShips Ahoy
Some things happen despite being difficult to explain, while others look simple on paper but never materialize. Let's explore one of each on today's tour…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesIllumination
History has taken over the Cabinet today. Both items were lost to time, only to be dusted off and given new life—making them perfect additions to the tour…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBy a Hare
Not everything is as it seems on today's tour through the Cabinet, but unexpected armies and cursed components provide quite the entertainment. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWashed Up
Today's tour is all about identity. One tale is about a man without one, while the other is about a man who invented a new one. Either way, they make for great…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWall Crawler
On display in the Cabinet today are two unusual items. The first is mysterious for what we don't know about it, while the second is unique because of what we…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesKid Icarus
The line between humans and animals is on full display today in the Cabinet. We're just unsure which side of the line is more amazing. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesStormy Weather
Today's tour through the Cabinet will introduce you to a pair of tales that began life a bit over our heads. And to be honest, they're still a bit of a mystery…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOver a Barrel
Life rarely goes the way we plan it. Some people aim for fame and miss the target, while others attract it without trying. In either case, what happens next is…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBomb's Away
Most stories have something big and powerful at their core that gives them meaning, but it's often the little details that make them memorable. Both of today's…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesIt's Alive
Some human accomplishments are frightening, and others are hilarious. I hope you don't mind if the tour guide shows you one of each today as you pass through…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSwish
Today we explore the lives of two amazing individuals. One was known for what he could see in reverse, while the other managed to see what was ahead. Both are…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWhiskey Soured
Whether it's a ridiculous disagreement, or an unbelievable source of information and warning, there are amazing events to ponder on today's tour through the…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesMummy Dearest
Some people are extraordinary during their lifetime, while others manage to leave a mark long after they're gone. Today's tour through the Cabinet will…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTall Order
How things are built can inspire wonder and awe, as this trip through the halls of the Cabinet will surely reveal. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBy George
Some folks create things that are difficult to believe. Today's tour features two such tales. Just remember: seeing isn't always necessary for believing. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBy a Hair
Some of the most bizarre additions to the Cabinet are relics from a taboo source: the human body. Thankfully, their stories are a lot less contentious. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDearly Departed
Many of the pieces in the Cabinet are unique, but some are truly valuable. On today's tour, we'll revisit lost loved ones before exploring one man's deep…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDig Deep
Our tour today will reveal an object designed to show us where to go, and a place no one knew how to get to. Hopefully all your questions will be answered…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOut of Tune
Humans have created some amazing things over the years, but few have left people feeling as confused and nervous as the two objects you'll see on today's trip…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesStone Cold
Death can be pretty eventful—either by the way it happens, or by what happens once it has arrived. We'll look at one of each on today's tour of the Cabinet…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBad Omen
Many of the objects inside the Cabinet are one of a kind, or at least very rare. Today's tour will expose you to two more stories that will fit that mould…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesThe Divine Tragedy
Sometimes it's hard to believe the things we see with our own eyes, while other times we have to trust our ears to reveal the truth. Both of these tricky…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDiagnosis
Two amazing individuals are on display in the Cabinet today, and both are know for amazing claims that had unexpected endings. Buckle up for a curious ride…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesLake Placid
Today's tour through the Cabinet is all about hidden things, so there won't be much to look at. Even still, the tour is sure to be entertaining. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHappy Accident
Accidental discoveries are on display today in the Cabinet of Curiosities. Your journey is bound to leave you astounded. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesRavenous
Unique individuals can be both an inspiration and a warning. Let's see if you can figure out which is which on today's tour through the Cabinet. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDarkness Falls
Whether it's a battle for historical heritage, or a fight against Mother Nature, everyone on today's tour has had to endure some kind of struggle. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDressed Down
Sometimes the place you live is home to astounding natural features, while other times your country is responsible for something new. Let's learn about both…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesOccupied
On today's tour of the Cabinet, one person delivers on their promise, while another stays right where they are. Either way, these tales are sure to entertain…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesThe Little Things
Today your tour guide will show you some amazing tales made possible by the brilliant work of talented people. Prepare to be amazed! Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSpace Case
Not every story has a tidy ending. Often times, it's the journey that's more important than the destination, as both of our tales reveal today. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSeeing Red
Some of the most amazing tales in history are about artwork, and today's tour of the Cabinet will reveal a couple that you'll never forget. Learn more about…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesHigh and Low
Some tales from the Cabinet reveal the true importance of people, while others hint at a true story we may never be able to reveal. Today we'll enjoy one of…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesPros and Cons
One of a kind objects are on display today, but not all of them were acquired through the most typical of methods. In fact, one of them wasn't even acquired at…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWedged In
On today's tour of the Cabinet, we are given a chance to examine a object that exists without explanation, and then learn about something else that changed…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesPour One Out
Some Curiosities are delightful and happy, but not on this tour. Today, we meet human cruelty and suffering head-on, but walk away richer for it. Learn more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesSmall Wonders
This tour of the Cabinet will expose visitors to things so small they're barely visible, and sounds so deadly they shouldn't be heard. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesThe Little Giant
Some people break through barriers with the power of their will, while others rise above in the more literal sense. Either way, they make great additions to…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDeep Dive
As you pass through the Cabinet today, keep your eyes on that spot where the sky meets the ocean. Amazing things can come from both. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesUnlucky Hand
Connections are often an invisible thing, but they bind us together in unique ways. Today's journey through the Cabinet will reveal a few of the more…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesNature vs. Nurture
Today's tour through the Cabinet is a family matter, which everyone knows can be a complicated thing. But regardless of what life throws at us, blood will…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesCradle Will Fall
On today's tour through the Cabinet, you'll meet an object that didn't want to be caught, and an individual who desperately needed to be. Learn more about your…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDouble Trouble
Some people are bound together across time, while others are bound by blood. In both cases, the ties that bind have a way of keeping us in rhythm. Whether…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDueling Fates
We talk a lot about unique individuals, but sometimes it's good to mention some amazing pairs. Here are a few for the Cabinet that we think you'll enjoy. Learn…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBrothers Grim
Sometimes similarities run in the family, and other times a close group of people end up thinking alike. Either way, they make great tales for the Cabinet…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesWizard’s Coat
The world is full of astounding people who always find a way to leave their mark. If you keep a watchful eye during today's tour of the Cabinet, you just might…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDouble Exposure
Family is a curious thing. Given enough time, some amazing things can happen. Those are the sort of tales on display in the Cabinet today. Learn more about…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBurning Mad
What tour of the Cabinet would be complete without an introduction to a pair of writers who seem to have slipped under the radar—if only in name, that is…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTrue Believer
The Cabinet today plays host to those who go to extremes to make a point. Whether it involves running away, or jumping into the fray, there's something to be…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesShots Fired
Today's tour of the Cabinet will introduce you to two people who weren't about to back down from a commitment, no matter how high the odds were stacked against…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesRolling Stone
It's absolutely amazing what someone is capable when they put their mind to it. Today's tour provides us with examples of just how good—and bad—that can be…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesStill Life
Two items are on display in the Cabinet today. The first is something none of us would want, while the second is a dream come true. We hope you enjoy…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesFarsight
What tour of the Cabinet would be complete without an introduction to two amazing individuals? Today's guests are guaranteed to enthrall and entertain you…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesLast Dance
Sometimes people accidentally harm others, and sometimes it's intentional. Either way, there's no way to explain what happens to the subjects of today's tour…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesBird Brain
Science is on full display in the Cabinet of Curiosities today. Whether its the creation of something new, or the reevaluation of something old, it's amazing…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesTime Warp
First, two women compete for the same reality. Then, two other women explore the nature of time itself. Both stories will leave you glad you toured the Cabinet…
Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of CuriositiesDr. Data
Creations are on display today! Sometimes it takes a village, and other times it's just a matter of available materials. Either way, the results are amazing…