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May 19, 2025 40 mins
LIVE SHOW TICKETS HERE! Was Herophilus a medical pioneer… or Alexandria’s most ambitious serial dissector? In this episode of The Box of Oddities, Kat and Jethro peel back the skin of history to examine the controversial legacy of Herophilus, the so-called “father of anatomy,” who may have blurred the line between science and something far more disturbing. Then: meet Vaughn Meader, the fastest-rising comedian of the 1960s—whose uncanny JFK impression made him a star… until one world-shaking moment erased him from fame almost overnight. From ancient scalpels to presidential satire, this episode explores the bizarre crossroads of history, medicine, and fame. Perfect for fans of weird true stories, dark humor, and those who like their trivia with a side of “what the actual heck?” Listen now—because the past is stranger than fiction. #StrangeHistory #WeirdFacts #Herophilus #VaughnMeader #DarkHumor #PodcastRecommendations #BoxOfOddities Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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