There are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. But there are also unknown knowns.
The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope is a secret society devoted to unearthing and sharing this forgotten knowledge. In podcast form.
What strange and unusual stories lurk in our mysterious past? The Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope is here to plumb the depths of history and bring the most interesting stories straight to your ears!
We thought our episode on Trofim Lysenko was too focused on the what and when rather than the how and why. This bonus episode should clear things up. Read More...
Categories: Bonus Episodes, History, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Science & Nature, The Marvels of Science
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Trofim D. Lysenko (1898-1976) set back the study of biology in the Soviet Union for two generations -- but the lessons you should learn from his story are not the one scientists and philosophers have pushed. Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Science & Nature, Series 7, The Marvels of Science
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Both Texas and Wyoming lay claim to America's first woman governor. But who really deserves the honor? Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, People & Places, Series 6
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Was "white savage" Simon Girty (1741-1818) a renegade and traitor, or a man of principle? We reexamine his history and try to figure out what made him tick. Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, Series 4
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The amazing story of Laura Biggar, the Anna Nicole Smith of 1901, and her crazy plot to steal an inheritance that may or may not have been rightfully hers. Read More...
Categories: Biography, History, Hoaxes, Frauds & Forgeries, Series 4
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We showed you a cemetery and some rocks at the Harmony Society's first home. So how about a few photos of their final home at Old Economy Village? Read More...
Categories: Eccentrics & Prophecies, History, Supplement
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The Harmony Society managed to survive the death of its founder, but could it survive the twin ravages of time and greed? Read More...
Categories: Eccentrics & Prophecies, History, Series 2
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A visit to Rapp's Seat, the throne from which George Rapp used to supervise the activity of the Harmony Society commune in Harmony, PA. Read More...
Categories: Eccentrics & Prophecies, History, Supplement
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I thought you might like to see some pictures of the Harmonist Cemetery which inspired our most recent episode. Read More...
Categories: Eccentrics & Prophecies, History, Supplement
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