Sometimes the more terrifying creatures we encounter are the ones we created ourselves. Don't let their antiquity fool you, though; artificial life isn't always pleasant.
Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.
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For the curious, here are some links to the various contraptions mentioned in today's episode. Seeing them in action is truly powerful!
Mechanical Monk
Tipoo's Tiger
The Writer
The Draughtsman
The English Execution
St. Dennistoun Mortuary
Murder In The Museum
The Abbot's Treasure
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