We're joined by Llinos, one of our previous guests and one of our Patreon supporters, for our first Christmas episode of the year! This one is slightly darker than some of the ones we've done in the past - Llinos tells us about the mysterious disappearance of Glenn Miller, an American trombonist, composer, and bandleader who went missing at sea in December 1944. But what really happened to Glenn Miller? Some people still aren't convinced we know the truth... --- Where to Find Us:  Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For only £2/month you'll get early access to episodes, two exclusive bonus episodes every month, a handwritten postcard, and outtakes that don't make the final cut. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, Michael, and Sarah!

Charlotte goes further back in time than we've ever gone before... we're going prehistoric! Learn about dinosaurs, what the Earth was like before it had separate continents, and about the K-T mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs and 85% of other life on Earth. Want to watch this episode in video form? You can find the full, uncut video version of this episode on our website, learnaboutpod.com! --- Where to Find Us:  Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For only £2/month you'll get early access to episodes, two exclusive bonus episodes every month, a handwritten postcard, and outtakes that don't make the final cut. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, Michael, and Sarah!

Long-time listeners might remember the episode we did about Anne Bonny, Pirate Queen of the Caribbean. In this episode, Ellie talks about another female pirate: Sadie "the Goat" Farrell, an American criminal, gang leader and river pirate. Want to watch this episode in video form? For the first time, you can find the full, uncut video version of this episode on our website, learnaboutpod.com! (Spoilers: the video for this one includes cute (and mischievous) cats, so head to our website to watch it right now!) --- Where to Find Us:  Head to our website, learnaboutpod.com, to read the full episode notes, see a list of links and resources, and watch the uncut video version of this episode! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For only £2/month you'll get early access to episodes, two exclusive bonus episodes every month, a handwritten postcard, and outtakes that don't make the final cut. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, and Michael!

The Bermuda Triangle is known as the place where several ships and planes have disappeared under inexplicable circumstances, and it’s still one of the most well-known mysteries out there. People theorise about it being extraterrestial, a scientific anomaly, or even the location of the Lost City of Atlantis. But is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle really related to the supernatural, or is it easily explained away by science? Let's learn about it! --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, and Michael!

Ellie tells the original Grimm tale of Snow White and Rose Red, which is considerably lighter than any other Grimm story we've told on this podcast so far! This one contains a warm and friendly bear, and a very ungrateful dwarf. --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, and Michael!

During Pride Month we did an episode all about queer icons and their stories, but how about the people who aren't a household name... but really should be? Charlotte tells the story of 6 queer people from the last couple of centuries who have done some incredible things for the emancipation of LGBTQ+ people, and we really should learn about them! --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, Linde, and Michael!

A tool of the devil, a harmless family game—or a fascinating glimpse into the non-conscious mind? In our final episode of Spooky Month 2021, Ellie talks about the curious history of the Ouija Board, from a favourite for all the family to the fearful, spirit-enticing game it is today. --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, and Linde!

A lot of things can make you think instantly of Halloween. Ghosts, bats, pumpkins, and black cats show up in seasonal décor everywhere. But where did these symbols come from? Find out in this Spooky Month episode! --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, and Linde!

He's tall and thin with unnaturally long, tentacle-like arms. His face is white and featureless, but may appear differently to anyone who sees it. He wears a dark suit and tie. Yes, that's right... we're talking about Slender Man! In this Spooky Month episode, Ellie discusses the origins of Slender Man, the birth of the online urban legend, and the power of internet culture. --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke, Bryony, and Linde!

Charlotte kicks off Spooky Month 2021 with a classic Halloween topic: haunted houses! Learn about 3 creepy houses with some horrifying true crime stories behind them: the Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa, the Skirrid Inn in Abergavenny, and the infamous H. H. Holmes Murder Hotel in Chicago. --- Where to Find Us:  Find the full notes for this episode, including where you can learn more about these topics, at learnaboutpod.com. You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter at @learnaboutpod.  Support us on Patreon:  Want to help support the show? For £2/month you'll get early episodes, a chance to vote on which topics we cover next, and extra bonus bits that don't make the final episodes. Go to patreon.com/learnaboutpod to get started! A huge thanks to our current patrons: Llinos, Luke and Bryony!