Category: History
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Episode 82: Curse of the Pharaohs
Flora and Stecco break the seal of the tomb and unleash the curse of the pharaohs in this episode! Stemming from a series of odd happenings, the curse of the pharaohs has threatened would-be robbers, archaeologists, and anyone connected for centuries. The boys unwrap the mystery, starting with what the curse is alleged to do,…
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Episode 81: American Tall Tales
The boys of Blurry Photos celebrate American Independence Day with a look at American tall tales! With a rich and complex environment to draw inspiration from, American tall tales helped shape the country’s identity and frame of mind. The Davids enjoy their favorite tales and try to track down possible sources in this red white…
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Episode 79: El Dorado
Welcome to the jungle as Blurry Photos take you on a search for El Dorado! A mythical city said to be made entirely out of gold, El Dorado has been sought after for hundreds of years and claimed countless lives. Flora and Stecco take the safer approach of chopping through research to find out the…
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Episode 78: Blackbeard
Brace yourselves as Blurry Photos pull up alongside you and unleash a full broadside of Blackbeard! Perhaps the most famous pirate of all time, Blackbeard had a penchant for theatrics and naval strategy that propelled him into the stuff of legends. David and Dave go toe-to-toe with the salty sea dog and explore who the…
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Episode 71: Faeries
Grab your Guinness and get ready for a wild St. Paddy’s ride into the world of Faeries! The boys of Blurry Photos are back and kicking off Season 3 with sloppy silliness. Celebrating St Patrick’s Day with liquor and learnin’, Flora and Stecco drunkenly delve into the world of Fae Folk and Irish myths. You…
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Episode 67a: The Cthulhu Mythos with Kenneth Hite
The boys of Blurry Photos welcome Kenneth Hite back to discuss the Cthulhu Mythos! A writer and game designer, Ken is well-versed in the lore of Lovecraft, and guides David and Dave through the terrifically terrifying world the author created. Revolutionizing horror writing by seamlessly mixing old concepts with new, H.P. Lovecraft generated an amazing,…
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Episode 65: Voynich Manuscript
The boys of Blurry Photos take a look at the infamous Voynich Manuscript in this episode! A mystery that has remained perplexing for more than 500 years, the Voynich Manuscript defies intelligence with its cryptic language and boggling illustrations. With no clear origins and no clear purpose, it has excited generations of code breakers, mathematicians,…
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Episode 63b: Flood Myths
The Blurry Photos ark hits rocky ground in part B of Flood Myths! After globe-trotting through different cultural flood stories in part A, the Davids set to work dissecting what a flood of this caliber would actually mean in terms of scope and effect. The stories are fun, but the problems inherent are real, and…
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Episode 63a: Flood Myths
Here it is – the mega 2-part episode on Flood Myths! David and Dave dive headfirst into one of the most widely-known and disparate myths in human history. Told in different versions by cultures in every corner of the globe, flood stories factor heavily in mythology and oddly enough have many very similar aspects. Time…
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Episode 58: Guy Fawkes
The 5th of November is remembered, remembered, as Blurry Photos takes a look at Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder treason! An infamous figure in Great Britain, Guy Fawkes earned his nefarious reputation through a failed plot to assassinate the king and parliament. What drove him to try this, and why did he fail? Did he…
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Episode 56: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Heading into the home stretch of Blurry Photober, the boys take an in-depth look at Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The head honcho of Halloween stories, the legend remains timeless and enjoyable to this day. The Davids face the terror head-on to focus on Washington Irving’s life, the plot points and…
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Episode 55: International Haunts (and Pancakes)
Get your passports and extra undies ready, because the boys of Blurry Photos are taking you to some international haunts (and pancakes)! Exploring a variety of spooky spots across the globe, David and Dave bring some well-known and not so well-known areas of paranormal awesomeness to the podcast for the mid-point of Blurry Photober. Visit…
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Episode 52: Nautical Mysteries
Avast, ye swabs – prepare to be boarded by an onslaught of nautical mysteries! The Davids cast off on the high seas and bring you stories of ghost ships, abandoned vessels, and maritime madness. The sea is a vast, unknown realm, the perfect place to house the unexplained. Hear the harrowing nautical tales of some…
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Episode 49: Akhenaten
Break out the sunscreen and time machine – the boys of Burry Photos are taking us back to ancient Egypt to examine the fascinating pharaoh Akhenaten. Perhaps not as famous as his son, Tutankhamun, Akhenaten was nevertheless one of the strangest leaders of any Egyptian dynasty, and definitely worthy of discussion. From his looks to…
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Episode 48: Voodoo
Leave your preconceived Voodoo notions at the door as Flora and Stecco delve into one of the most misunderstood religions in the world. Suffering from hundreds of years of persecution and disinformation, Voodoo has evolved into a truly unique religion. Stereotypes have tarnished its image, but the Davids seek to restore it with some good…
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Episode 46: Fallen Angels
Flora and Stecco are knock knock knockin’ on heaven’s door as they discuss Fallen Angels in this episode of the podcast. With a lot of misinformation going on around about what a Fallen Angel is, it’s hard to get to the bottom of the subject. Luckily, the Davids offer up a curiosity-quenching crash course on…
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Episode 45: Tiwanaku
It’s still hot out, but not like the hot spot for mystery that is Tiwanaku. Flora and Stecco travel once again to South America to take a look at some of the best and strangest archaeology the world has to offer. Situated in the Bolivian Andes, Tiwanaku (or Tiahuanaco or any of a host of…
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Episode 44: Baba Yaga
The podcast is on chicken legs this week, as Flora and Stecco discuss the legendary Baba Yaga. A Russian witch (or rather THE Russian witch), Baba Yaga has terrified Slavic children and adults for ages, but don’t let her horrid demeanor fool you – she’s more complex than you think. Dave and David talk about…
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Episode 41: Revolutionary War Myths
Happy July 2nd, the true Independence Day! Why? Find out that Revolutionary War Myth and more in this star-spangled episode of Blurry Photos. Flora and Stecco examine the truth behind such stories as Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the Boston Massacre, and the Liberty Bell. There are tons of misconceptions and misinformation about Revolutionary War stories,…