Eight audio investigations into real objects surrounded by misfortune, rumors, and legend.
FolkloreHistoryMystery
8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
SEASON ONE
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01
The Hope Diamond: the price of a legend
How an extraordinary gemstone accumulated owners, tragedies, and a curse amplified by the press.
0:55 · Sarah
02
Tutankhamun: the tomb's curse
0:56 · Sarah
03
The Delhi Purple Sapphire
0:51 · Sarah
04
The Dybbuk Box: a curse born online
0:49 · Sarah
05
Annabelle: the doll behind the glass
0:49 · Sarah
06
The Hands Resist Him: the auction painting
0:48 · Sarah
07
Little Bastard: James Dean's car
0:51 · Sarah
08
Koh-i-Noor: power, empire, and curse
0:56 · Sarah
ABOUT THE SERIES
Inside Cursed Objects
Eight audio investigations into real objects surrounded by misfortune, rumors, and legend.
Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.
Original scriptsResearched and written for every episode.Natural voicesMateo · SarahListen your wayEnglish and Spanish.A continuing storyEpisodes connected by one shared universe.
THE SERIES AT A GLANCE
Useful facts before listening
The object is realThe curse belongs to the story built around it.Coincidences stand outStriking events weigh more in memory than uneventful periods.Provenance mattersOwners, sales, and dates help separate history from legend.Rumor adds layersEach retelling can introduce details that were not there before.Belief changes behaviorA reputation can shape how an object is handled and interpreted.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do I need to listen in order?
No. Each episode stands on its own, although the complete series builds a richer view of the subject.
Can I continue where I stopped?
Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.
Can I switch languages?
Yes. Use the language selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.
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