The Headless Blemmyes were a race of people who had no head, but their eyes and mouths were in their chest. Did these strange creatures ever really exist? And if not, why did so many medieval writers lose their heads about them? Athena and Tiernan get their actual heads together to look at the evidence so that you, our Chief Detectives, can decide.
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The Amber Room
During World War II, an entire room delicately decorated in amber disappeared and was never seen again. Was it the work of some crafty thieves, or was it just destroyed during the war? Tiernan and Athena examine all the evidence in this peculiar case, then it's up to you decide.
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Ancient Astronauts
Some people believe that aliens visited the Earth many thousands of years ago, helping our ancestors develop technology and more. But did ancient civilisations really have outer space visitors over for tea, or are humans just much better than we think? Tiernan and Athena explore the evidence for this case of historical space travel, then you have to choose which team you're on.
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Room 611
Many former students at Queens University in Belfast are certain they saw a terrifying shadowy figure while staying in Room 611 of Alanbrooke Hall. But was it really a haunted room or just the victim of poorly designed elevators? Athena and Tiernan check out this spooky case and then its up to you to decide.
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The Curse of Emperor Qins Tomb
The first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang was buried in a tomb so vast, that it could contain not only him but 8000 terracotta soldiers. Much of the tomb still remains undiscovered but is that because Emperor Qin cursed it, meaning anyone who finds it suffers terrible misfortune? Tiernan and Athena investigate and then its up to you, the chief detectives to decide.
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Calling all Chief Detectives! Bust or Trust is a podcast for curious kids’ who’d like to get to the bottom of some of the world’s most interesting mysteries. From Big Foot to the Lost City of Atlantis, “Myth Truster” Tiernan Douieb and “Myth Buster” Athena Kugblenu take you through each case. It’s up to the Chief Detectives listening to decide if they bust the myth or trust it!
A real family listen, full of fun facts and silly jokes, this podcast encourages young listeners to think critically about “evidence” and how to debate and disagree in a playful and productive way.
Fun for ages 6 - 106.
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