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| Oct 22 | #200 | #187 |
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Introducing Beastly History
February 22, 2026 · 1 minWelcome to Beastly History – the podcast where you’ll hear the most thrilling tales of people and the wild. Perilous polar expeditions. Unbelievable survival stories. The true origins of animal myths and legends. And natural history’s…
About the show
Thrilling tales of people and the wild.
Join journalist and natural history super-fan Michelle Douglass, as we uncover the juiciest, strangest and most gripping true stories from our planet’s past.
From perilous polar expeditions and extreme survival stories to animal myths, legends, and natural history’s heroes, villains and oddballs - each month we dive into one unforgettable true tale, and explore the social history behind it with an expert guest.
The world is brilliantly beastly. Let’s explore. 🐾
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