The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
Mark ChrislerA podcast about exactly what it says it is: examining the bad ideas, mistakes and accidents that misshaped our world.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 246 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryNatural SciencesScience | |||
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This is the history of the lost art of funerary violin. And then the history of the history of the lost art of funerary violin.
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I've often said that this is the best vertical slice of The Constant I've ever made. Well, now I've remade it, so you can better judge for yourself.
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This is the story of the abolition of the Massachusetts Coroner's Office, and the creation of the world's first Medical Examiner. Told, as best as I can tell, for the first time since it happened.
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Listen here for excellent, entertaining, skeptical analysis of history and culture!
Podcast Addict514 days agoPhxJennifer- SO GOOD
Mark is great at researching his subjects and digs deep to find answers. His reporting on the missing Chicago submarine series was enthralling. He has had such a wide variety of subjects over the years. I never miss an episode. I know it will be interesting and I’ll learn about a new person or event I didn’t know about previously. Mark’s personal commentary is funny and shrewd. He’s very smart and I appreciate his forthrightness.
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Podcast Addict5a month agoAtomictoms- New listener!
Great topics and history curiosity ( you say so in my language? ). One thing I would say: Maybe have a more precise title for the episode so you know what you are starting to listen to. Cheers!
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Sweden2 months ago - Congrats on kid
One of if not the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. It’s extremely entertaining and informative and I’d like to congratulate Mark and Heather on their child.
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Apple Podcasts | #234 | United States/History |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  Canada/History |
Apple Podcasts | #247 |  United Kingdom/History |
Apple Podcasts | #234 |  Australia/History |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Israel/History |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Ireland/History |
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Mark Chrysler presents researched, narrative histories of mistaken beliefs, failed schemes, scientific missteps and curious events that shaped the modern world. Episodes often follow a single story across time, connecting the people and evidence behind a misconception or accident to its wider effects on science, culture, public policy and everyday life. The approach combines archival detail and explanation with dry humor, dramatic storytelling and skepticism toward sensational claims.
Most episodes are solo presentations, with occasional conversations with people directly connected to a subject. Topics range from medical and technological history to folklore, exploration, measurement and business, often focusing on lesser-known stories rat... more
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