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The Curiosity Cabinet
by The Curator
For the endlessly curious mind. This is the show for anyone who loves falling down rabbit holes. Each episode, we open a new drawer in the cabinet to explore a fascinating topic—from forgotten history to modern science. If you love learning a little bit about a lot of things, you're in the right place.
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The Strange, Tragic Story of the London Beer Flood (with Dr. Eleanor Vance)
What happens when a three-story-high vat of beer explodes? In this inaugural episode of The Curiosity Cabinet, we open the drawer on one of history's most bizarre and forgotten disasters: The Great London Beer Flood of 1814.Join The Curator and our very special guest, historian Dr. Eleanor Vance, as we explore the story of a 15-foot-high tsunami of porter that crashed through a London neighborhood, the ensuing tragedy, and the astonishing court ruling that declared it all an "Act of God."
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
For the endlessly curious mind. This is the show for anyone who loves falling down rabbit holes. Each episode, we open a new drawer in the cabinet to explore a fascinating topic—from forgotten history to modern science. If you love learning a little bit about a lot of things, you're in the right place.
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The Curator
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