Tim Harford
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Cautionary Tales – Why Milk Cartons “Scared the Bejesus out of a Generation”, with Roman Mars
For this special crossover episode, Tim is joined by the one and only Roman Mars to discuss his new series, A History of the United States in 100 Objects.
Why Milk Cartons "Scared the Bejesus Out of a Generation" - with Roman Mars
For this special crossover episode, Tim is joined by the one and only Roman Mars to discuss his new series, A History Of The United States In 100 Objects.
Cautionary Tales – Why Miners See Ghosts
In the late 1970s, Yorkshire miner Chris Campbell sees something that terrifies him. The spirit of a miner who died in a collapse is calling to him.
Introducing... Unexplained: Lying in Wait
This episode comes to you from Unexplained, the podcast that explores mysterious and haunting true stories.
Cautionary Tales – The Pedlar and the Witch
In 1612, a young woman encounters a pedlar in the British countryside.
The Pedlar and the Witch | Halloween Season
In 1612, a young woman encounters a pedlar in the British countryside.
Cautionary Tales – When Aliens Landed in Wiltshire
In 1980s Southern England, intricate crop circles are appearing overnight, and people are desperate for an explanation.
When Aliens Landed in Wiltshire | Halloween Season
In 1980s Southern England, intricate crop circles are appearing overnight, and people are desperate for an explanation. Could humans really create something so complex without anyone spotting them?
The Mummy's Curse (Halloween Classic)
This October, Cautionary Tales is going all out for Halloween. We've got four brand new spooky episodes coming your way throughout the month, plus a fifth over on the Cautionary Club on Patreon.
How a Broken Arm Improved my French - with David Epstein
Last week, Cautionary Tales described the rise and fall of General Magic, the startup with too much money and too few constraints.