Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

Aaron Mahnke's Cabinet of Curiosities

From the creator of the hit podcast Lore comes a new, bite-sized storytelling experience. Each twice-weekly episode features two short tales that take listeners on a guided tour of the unbelievable, the unsettling, and the bizarre. Order the official Cabinet of Curiosities book by clicking here, and get ready to enjoy some curious reading!

Episodes

October 9, 2025 11 mins

Creative problem solving has led to some surprising stories.

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Some people made a name for themselves through violkent, and some through art. Either way, their tales are often curious.

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October 2, 2025 11 mins

Sometimes the attention finds you without trying. Other times it requires a bit of hard work and sacrifice to be seen.

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September 30, 2025 11 mins

Exploration, exploitation, and human error. These are some of the things on display on our tour today.

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September 25, 2025 12 mins

Unexpected heroes who pushed our expectations of what was possible. Let's enjoy their stories today.

 

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September 23, 2025 10 mins

Crime and punishment are the centerpiece of our tour through the Cabinet today.

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September 18, 2025 11 mins

Some men push through countless obstacles to rise to greatness, while others waste their lives getting into magical duels. Both options, however, have left us with some thrilling stories.

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September 16, 2025 10 mins

It's human nature to look for meaning in tragedy. Hopefully, you will find the slippery core of both stories on display in the Cabinet today.

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September 11, 2025 10 mins

The human spirit can drive people to do courageous things, as these two stories demonstrate.

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September 9, 2025 9 mins

Two curious tales of events that should never have happened, leading to marks on history that will never go away.

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September 4, 2025 11 mins

Uniting around peace and love has led many people to do extraordinary things. Some have been very public, and others incredibly private. Enjoy this tour through the Cabinet.

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September 2, 2025 9 mins

Food and crime, two constants through human culture. Get ready for some curious treats.

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August 28, 2025 10 mins

Moments of make-believe often create curious stories, as these two tales will clearly show you.

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August 26, 2025 10 mins

Today's tour through the Cabinet features knights and kings, but not in the setting you'd imagine.

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August 21, 2025 11 mins

Many of hostiry's curious moments happen when groups gather to support a cause, as today's pair of stories illustrates perfectly.

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August 19, 2025 9 mins

This tour through the cabinet involves a legal battle and a curse. Enjoy the ride!

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August 14, 2025 11 mins

Politics can often be curious, although the outcome from each story hits different depending on the players involved. 

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August 12, 2025 9 mins

Food and games, two curious features of our daily lives. Both make excellent additions to the Cabinet.

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August 7, 2025 11 mins

Two iconic images, years of planning, and a whole lot of international love. Today's tour through the Cabinet is a fun ride.

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August 5, 2025 10 mins

Victory and tragedy in equal measures are part of today's Cabient tour.

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