The Brouhaha
when abstract art when on trial
Is Constantin Brâncuși's "Bird in Space" a masterpiece, or just a hunk of polished bronze? Why not let the courts decide?
Categories: Arts & Culture, Series 1
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"Presented by #13"
Our intrepid #13 is one of the most dedicated explorers of forgotten knowledge and is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being you’ll ever know in your life. (He is also responsible for updating the website so take anything you read here with a grain of salt.)
Monster without a Mask
the life and times of Rondo Hatton (1894-1946)
They called him the Glutton of Glands, the Monster without Makeup, the Brute, the Creeper. His friends called him Rondo.
Categories: Biography, Entertainment & Media, Series 1
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Microaggression
victory in :30 or less, or your war is free
What happens when a micronation picks a fight with the world's largest empire? The shortest war in recorded history...
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The Ugliest Man in Baseball
big, rugged, and in his way, beautiful
He may have had the best worst nickname in baseball, but "Ugly" Johnny Dickshot was more than just a pretty face. He was also a character.
Categories: Biography, Series 1, Sports & Leisure
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He Fired When Ready
the Spanish-American war's forgotten hero
He was the most celebrated war hero of his day, but is virtually forgotten today. We explore the life of Charles Vernon Gridley (1844-1898).
Categories: Biography, History, Series 1
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Strange Stories, Amazing Facts
never underestimate the power of a good book
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step... and sometimes with a book pilfered from grandma's house. Or maybe Aunt Paula's house.
Categories: Bonus Episodes, Curious & Bizarre Beginnings, Meta
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