Our world is full of the unexplainable, mysterious events, unusual objects, and people who defy the tidy little categories that make us feel safe. And it's always been this way, which is why for centuries some people have tried to collect their discoveries in one place. Four hundred years ago, those
collections took on a name in Germany. They called them the kunst kamer which means cabinets of Curiosities, and all through the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries those collections popped up all across Europe and America. These were rooms of wonder enormous cabinets filled with one of a kind objects that delighted and intrigued the people who collected them, relics from another age, portraits of significant people, devices of ingenuity
and fascination. If there was nothing else like it in the entire world, chances were good that it would end up inside a cabin of curiosity. I'm Aaron Mankey. Most days I'm writing and producing the hit podcast Lore, which is a deep dive into the darker side of history. But over the years I've been following in the footsteps of those collectors of old gatherings tails and stories about some of the most unusual people, places, and things in our world. And it's time I started sharing it all
with you. On July three, I'll be opening the doors of my own virtual room of wonder with the premiere of Aaron Mankey's Cabinet of Curiosities. Twice a week, you'll get a guided tour through some of the most bizarre corners of history, from unexplainable moments and coincidences to people and objects that come with unusual backstories. Consider this your invitation. Visit Apple podcast dot com slash Curiosities to subscribe and listen for free. Step inside gather Round. I'd like to
take you on a tour. Welcome to the Cabinet of Curiosities.