Between the relentless accusations and physical assaults, the early 2000s were a dangerous time to be living in the Polk household. No one knew that more than their three kids, all caught in the middle of their parents’ tempest. On October 13th 2002, it all came to a head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

She's perhaps the most famous femme fatale of the 20th century. And yet, Mata Hari's supposed crimes are shrouded in mystery. Who was this woman who captivated all of Europe? How did she become embroiled in the espionage of WWI? And who masterminded her ultimate fate? From Female Criminals, a Spotify Original from Parcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

A cunning puppetmaster, Catherine de Medici is most vividly remembered as a one-time queen of France who dispatched beautiful women in her court to manipulate the men of France. Except… that’s not really the case. But hidden in the spectacular legends lie kernels of truth about Catherine and her Flying Squadron. From Female Criminals, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

The group’s belief system had never been infallible. There had been adjustments along the way; revisions meant to keep the wheels turning whenever prophecies didn’t manifest. But then, in 1985, Bonnie Lu Nettles died. And her passing threw Heaven’s Gate’s whole world askew. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

When Bonnie Lu Nettles and Marshall Applewhite meet in Houston in 1972, it’s not for the first time — at least, not according to their birth charts. They’ve known each other in a past life. And in this lifetime, they have a joint mission. They set out, amid a wave of social and political upheaval, to find it. From Cults, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

In November 2018, equipment from the largest utility company in America sparked a fire that killed 86 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The devastation was unprecedented, but the Camp Fire is far from the only disaster caused by Pacific Gas & Electric — and yet they remain California’s largest energy provider. From Conspiracy Theories, a Spotify Original from Parcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

In the final installment of our Astrology takeover, we look at Pisces, Aries, and Taurus — the twin fish, the ram, and the bull of the zodiac. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Our astrology takeover continues, with Sagittarius, Capricorn, and Aquarius — the archer, the sea goat, and the water-bearer. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations, and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

Our astrology takeover continues with the stories behind Virgo, Libra and Scorpio — the maiden, the scales of justice, and the vicious scorpion. For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more

The stars can tell us our fates, but they also have stories of their own. Today, hear the tales behind Gemini, Cancer and Leo — the cosmic twins of Rome, a monstrous crab, and the ferocious Nemean Lion.  For more celestial stories, keep listening across Parcast Network for episodes on the rest of the Zodiac signs, constellations and more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices ..read more