About this episode

The episode discusses various cursed possessions and their dark histories.

Curses! Well, cursed belongings is our topic in The Reading Room tonight! A pretty silver vase that killed the bride it was gifted to. An ancient female figurine that's rumored to have been deadly since forever...and some bedazzlingly dangerous jewels, The Dubious Delhi Purple Sapphire and The Hopeless Hope Diamond. Please find your favorite, totally not cursed spot! Special Thanks to Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply for the amazing music AND sound design.

Topics covered

• cursed belongings
• curses
• dangerous jewels
• supernatural artifacts
• historical items

Keywords

• curses
• cursed possessions
• Delhi Purple Sapphire
• Hope Diamond
• supernatural

Sponsors

Sounds Like an Earful Music Supply

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Astonishing Legends Productions

Products: Delhi Purple Sapphire, Hope Diamond, silver vase, ancient female figurine

Books & works: The Reading Room

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