Curiosity Calls

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Do you ever find yourself asking random questions? Things like "I wonder what the constellation Orion was called by other cultures." Or "What was life like in 15th century Scotland?" or even something like "Man, what were the sociopolitical lives like for the common people of the Aztec empire when Cortez stumbled upon them?" These are my thoughts. All the time. Most nights I find myself deep in a rabbit hole of light research trying to find the answers. I want to you invite you to come along with me. Let's see what happens when Curiosity Calls. Podcast cover art by @jean.of.arts (Insta)

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Curiosity Calls Trailer

Welcome to Curiosity Calls, a brand new original podcast presented by Curious Adventures. Join host Michael Ian as he brings you fun, random, and wild information on a wide variety of topics! New episodes coming soon!

Jan 12, 2021•56 sec

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