The Curiosity of!? Podcast

A father and son discuss things they are curious about from science and history to monsters and games. We look at the quirky and unusual from around the world as well as seeking out local history, events and characters. We keep it friendly and embrace what we discover - the world is an amazing, curious place.

The Curiosity of!? Podcast is a history podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Curiosity of!? Podcast, a history show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #53

  53: 🌱 Sowing Hope: The Vavilov Institute. Intelligent Speech 2023 Talk

  Jan 9, 202537 minS0

  <p>This is a recording of our presentation at Intelligent Speech 2023. The theme was contingencies and we tell the story of the Vavilov Institute and a contingency plan bigger than those involved.</p> <p>You can also watch the presentation on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g335sNB_8rQ</p> <p>Buy tickets for Intelligent Speech 2025 and use the promo code curiosity for 10% off!</p> <p>For full details of all the speakers and the event visit: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/</p>

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  Episode #52

  52: ☠️ Perilous poisons!

  Sep 10, 20241 hourS0

  <p>This episode we brew poison! But how dangerous is it? Join us to find out as we take a look at the history and science of poison. You’ll learn about the hemlock used to kill Plato and Pliny’s less than effective remedies to the arsenic detecting Marsh test developed in the 1800s. We also find a not so famous Famous Anton who should probably be better known for his advancement in the field that formed the foundation for clinical trials today.</p> <p>Get your early bird ticket for Intelligent Speech 2025: https://intelligentspeechonline.com/</p> <p>Use code...

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  Episode #51

  51: 🪄🃏The Devil’s Picture Books and Wild West Magic

  Mar 19, 202449 minS0

  <p>This episode we take a peek at the devil’s picture books – a name given to playing cards. We start with Chinese accounts dating back nearly 1000 years then go via beautiful Mamluk designs to Thomas de la Rue industrialising the printing process 100 years ago.</p> <p>But what are playing cards without magic? We meet one of Anton’s namesakes, Anton Zamloch AKA Zamloch the Great! He put on fantastic magic shows in the late 1800s, touring America with his blend of magic, mayhem and mischief!</p> <p>Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/the-devils-picture-books-and-wild-west-magic</p>

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  Episode #50

  50: ♠️♥️ Magic and Playing Card History with Magician Lee Asher ♣️♦️

  Feb 18, 20241h 25mS0

  <p>It’s episode 50 and we have a very special guest - the magician and playing card historian Lee Asher! Anton has been learning magic for the last 18 months and also become an avid playing card collector so Lee was the perfect guy to have on. He’s worked with some of the big names in magic and even invented his own card tricks - his knowledge and advice is invaluable. What we really enjoyed about talking with Lee was the passion and humanity he brings, he sees magic a positive force, something to share and a path to being a be...

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  Episode #49

  49: 👁️The Curiosity of Sight. How eyes work and how we discovered that.

  Dec 5, 20231h 8mS0

  <p>We’re back! Podcasts, being an audio format, make the perfect medium for talking about sight and how eyes work.</p> <p>This episode Anton and I discover how animals see. From the Cambrian Explosion and mass of new creatures that evolved to neutral implants via some unfortunate German rabbits we uncover the history and the science.</p> <p>Show notes: https://curiosityofpod.com/episodes/the-curiosity-of-sight-how-eyes-work-and-how-we-discovered-that</p> <p> </p>

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