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House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

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House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

By: Marc Fennell
Narrated by: Marc Fennell
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This series contains discussion of human remains. Listener discretion is advised.

In the basement of one of the world's most prestigious universities, there was a classroom lined with a collection of human skulls from around the globe. Join award-winning journalist Marc Fennell (It Burns, Nut Jobs, Stuff the British Stole) as he takes you on a captivating global journey through the mysterious Morton Cranial Collection. You will encounter an Australian cannibal, explore the depths of ancient Egyptian looted tombs, and piece together the story behind one of America's most tragic acts of police violence. This is the story of racism in America and the world told as you’ve never heard it before. And it’s all waiting right inside the House of Skulls.

Hosted And Co-Produced by Marc Fennell

Produced by Sony Music Entertainment

House of Skulls is an Audible Original

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Samuel Morton's house of skulls and how his flawed and biased research lent a veneer of scientific legitimacy to racist ideologies and perpetuating harmful stereotypes, which still have ramifications today. Great poddy, Marc.

great listen

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Captivating, honest look at an important global issue.
Mark weaves together the reporting expertly, and always delivers with integrity.

Important story well told

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This is a reminder that many histories remain untold and that too many others too easily celebrated.

Compelling and Disturbing

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Thanks to Mark and all the contributors for this horrifying and complelling story. Thank you for saying their namea and reminding us that excusing the past only enables yhe present.

Hidden Histories we all need to know

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Marc finds a way to dissect (no pun intended) the history and truth and bring it to us in portions that are readily absorbed and engaging. I don't know how he does it, taking us on a journey to where we are now. His conclusions are accurate and informative, he is a warm and intelligent communicator.

Engaging and well researched as always

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Such an interesting and thought provoking listen. Wonderfully delivered and leaves you wanting to find out more about the people involved.

Fascinating

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Really interesting, with a range of perspectives. Despite the macabre topic it managed to be hopeful.

Fascinating, thought-provoking

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this was incredible and engaging and educational. please, someone tell me which one to listen to next!

More like this please

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Marc Fennell does an amazing job, hunting down the facts and telling a touching story. He ends what could be a sad story in a hopefully and inspiring way.

A great listen

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This was a thoroughly enjoyable podcast- really well researched, sensitively handled, and engaging right from the start.

Amazing Story Telling

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