There are known knowns, known unknowns, and unknown unknowns. But there are also unknown knowns. We are a secret society devoted to unearthing and sharing this forgotten knowledge. In podcast form.
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Our episodes are self-contained and can be listened to in any order, but if you want to know what we're all about, start with our first episode, "Strange Stories, Amazing Facts."
"Series 2"
Series 2 of the Ancient and Esoteric Order of the Jackalope podcast ran from November 18, 2019 to January 27, 2020 and featured episodes from #13 on such diverse topics as the stone money of Yap; Richard Nixon’s best friend; baseball’s most unusual player; miraculous weeping icons; and the rise and fall of the wealthiest communists in America.
That No Man Take Thy Crown
the rise and fall of the Harmony Society (1803-1905), the richest communists in the world [Part 2]
The Harmony Society managed to survive the death of its founder, but could it survive the twin ravages of time and greed? Read More...
the rise and fall of the Harmony Society (1803-1905), the richest communists in the world [Part 1]
An unusual cemetery leads us to the story of the Harmony Society (1803-1905), the richest communists in the world, and the saga of their rise and fall. Read More...
the astonishing career of Herbert Lee Washington, baseball's only designated runner
In 1974, Herbert Lee Washington was the world's fastest human... but could he turn raw speed into a professional baseball career? The astonishing story of baseball's "designated runner!" Read More...
The story of the "weeping icon" has it all - a 102-year-old flying nun, the Gulf War, armed robbery, John Gotti, religious schism, and insurance fraud. Hear the amazing truth in this week's episode, "Goodnight, Irene"! Read More...