Cursed Objects
How do cursed objects bring about real-life tragedy?
4.7 (40)
33 mins
Venture into the world of cursed objects, from the Hope Diamond to the Dybbuk Box, in this skoob. Also learn about the stories and legends surrounding these objects, gain insight into the power of superstition and our ability to create and perpetuate myths.
Ep 1:
Origins of a Deadly Legacy
From Pandora's ancient jar to the blood-soaked history of the Hope Diamond, discover how curiosity and desire have doomed owners for millennia, leaving devastation in their wake.
Ep 2:
From Museum Shelves to Viral Curses
An Egyptian mummy blamed for the Titanic's sinking meets a haunted wine cabinet that conquered the internet—two objects whose infamy grew far beyond their supernatural origins.
Discussions (16)
Travis
Level 8 · 9 mo agoThe mummy never left the museum. Total rubbish.
Tad
Level 9 · 9 mo agoFunny how Cartier omitted his own massive fortune when pitching the Hope Diamond curse to McLean.
Christina
Level 10 · 8 mo agoA cursed wine cabinet that reverses aging? I'd take that risk for the skincare benefits alone.
