Tim Harford
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Why Miners See Ghosts | Cautionary Tales Podcast
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.
The Pedlar and the Witch | Cautionary Tales Podcast
In 1612, a young woman encounters a pedlar in the British countryside.
A Tale of Blood and Ashes: The Exeter Vampires | Cautionary Tales Podcast
In 1800s America, something terrifying is feeding on the quiet town of Exeter.
The Bizarre Mystery of England’s Crop Circles | Cautionary Tales Podcast
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 Truth About the Curse of King Tut | Cautionary Tales Podcast
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.
When Muhammad Ali Met Henry’s Hammer | Cautionary Tales Podcast
Before he became Muhammad Ali, Cassius Clay was known as the "Louisville Loud-mouth", as famous for his sharp taunts and poetic put-downs as he was for his skills in the ring.
How Constraints Make Us Better with David Epstein | Cautionary Tales Podcast
Last week, Cautionary Tales described the rise and fall of General Magic, the startup with too much money and too few constraints: Was General Magic really doomed from the start, and what does its…
Talent, Time and Money: The Curse of General Magic | Cautionary Tales Podcast
It's 1990. A new company called General Magic is going to build its vision of the future: the smart phone. They have talent, almost unlimited cash, and a 15 year head start on the iPhone.
Evel Knievel Faces the Abyss | Cautionary Tales Podcast
Evel Knievel, the world-famous daredevil, is planning his greatest ever stunt. In 1974, he wants to leap over Snake River Canyon in Idaho.
The Weight of Fame: A Hollywood Tragedy | Cautionary Tales Podcast
Talented and beautiful, Molly O'Day is a rising star in 1920s Hollywood.