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House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

By: Marc Fennell
Narrated by: Marc Fennell
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    This podcast 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 a story of racism 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
    ©2023 Audible Australia Pty Ltd. (P)2023 Audible Australia Pty Ltd.
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  • House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

    House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

     An Audible Original
    Aug 21 2023

    Launching 26 September 2023

    Join award-winning journalist Marc Fennell as he takes you on a captivating global journey through the mysterious Morton Cranial Collection.
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    2 mins
  • Ep 1: The Classroom

    Ep 1: The Classroom
    Sep 14 2023

    In a classroom in one of the most prestigious universities in America, hundreds of human skulls line the wall, from every corner of the earth. How did they get there, and why collect human skulls in the first place?
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    31 mins
  • Ep 2: The Cannibals

    Ep 2: The Cannibals
    Sep 14 2023

    Marc discovers Australia's most notorious Catholic parishioner was not only an escaped convict but also a cannibal. It leads Marc down the tangled history of how “cannibalism” was used to justify the enslavement of thousands of people…and why this “European Cannibal” became such a fascination during the crania mania.
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    28 mins

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Fantastic and Engaging

I was absolutely hooked from the first episode. In depth story telling, engaging to listen to, and very educational. It's the kind of detective, mystery solving podcast I love. I couldn't believe how much I didn't know and it has opened my eyes to these issues. You'll never stop growing and learning. This was a fantastic learning experience and I can't wait to see what Marc Fennell does next.

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A Fascinating Critique

Great production and thought provoking content creating a window into how we have created the underlying thought patterns of society, while opening them up to be challenged.

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Simply Superb

This is a tough topic handled sensitively and empathetically by Marc Fennell (no surprise there given his previous outings).

His ability to structure and present a story in this case spanning centuries is umatched.

These stories are so important and I am better for knowing this history thanks to Marc and his interview subjects.

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Another stellar delivery by Marc Fennell.

I was hooked from the start and listened to it in one day. A must listen investigation into scientific history. Truth telling stories like this need to happen as uncomfortable as they may make people feel.

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Fascinating, thought-provoking

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

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Outstanding truth telling

Everything about this is fascinating. The production, the detailed investigation, and Marc Fennel’s enlightening interviewing style.
The horror of our past behaviours truthfully and thoroughly told. Well done team, I can’t wait to hear what you produce next.

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brilliant

Put together and read so well. As a med student I really enjoyed learning about the effect racism had on medical science and the way it still effects people and science today

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Fascinating

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

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So Interesting!

Great work from Marc again.
Learnt alot. New take on true crime mixed with a documentary style.

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Wow… just wow.

This… “We are not subject of study, we are human beings god damnit.”

I got shivers.

Wow. I am absolutely speechless. This podcast made my heart ache, gave me goosebumps and also taught me so much. It was so well done and such an easy listen. I devoured it, couldn’t stop listening and the stories will live rent free in my head probably for a long time to come.

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