Among the bearded ladies of the Sideshow, Julia Pastrana’s story is the longest: it spans her short life and long death, revealing the lengths some will go to make a buck.

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Among the bearded ladies of the Sideshow, Julia Pastrana&rsquo;s story is the longest: it spans her short life and long death, revealing the lengths some will go to make a buck.
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An ongoing exploration of history’s most unusual and the macabre themes. Each 13-episode season unpacks a new topic in fresh format and style. Presented and executive produced by Aaron Mahnke.
Season 1: "Sideshow", is all about the history behind one of America's most bizarre institutions, the traveling sideshow.

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Sideshow 5: Whisked Away

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Let’s go on a brand new adventure together.

EXHUMED officially arrives on August 4th, but you can pre-order it right now. 

Visit aaronmahnke.com/exhumed to pre-order your copy today!

And, if you buy the hardcover, you can submit your receipt and get a free EXHUMED tote bag.

Let&rsquo;s go on a brand new adventure together.
EXHUMED officially arrives on August 4th, but you can pre-order it right now.&nbsp;
Visit <a href="https://www.aaronmahnke.com/exhumed">aaronmahnke.com/exhumed</a> to pre-order your copy today!
And, if you buy the hardcover, you can submit your receipt and get a free EXHUMED tote bag.

EXHUMED is coming...

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We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws. 

We didn’t become fascinated with the Wild West until Hollywood gave us gunfights at high noon and heroic outlaws.

The Wild West 13: Hollywood

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 When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.

When we think of the Wild West, we conjure up certain characters in our imaginations. But none are more iconic than the outlaw.

The Wild West 12:  Outlaws

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Sideshow 5: Whisked Away

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