Cabbage Patch
Jun 14th, 2011, 11:18 AM
The Skeptoid is a podcast/website run by a self-professed science guy, Brian Dunning. Every week he takes a topic, or an incident from popular culture and subjects it to scientific critical analysis. I find it fascinating, informative and not the least bit condescending.
This week Skeptoid's topic is Haitian Zombies. He recounts the legend, sorts out the elements that are historically verifiable, discusses Haitian Voodoo traditions and beliefs, and runs the whole thing through a scientific filter. I won't spoil his findings for you.
You can find The Skeptoid podcast on iTunes, or check this episode out at his web site at: http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4262
This week Skeptoid's topic is Haitian Zombies. He recounts the legend, sorts out the elements that are historically verifiable, discusses Haitian Voodoo traditions and beliefs, and runs the whole thing through a scientific filter. I won't spoil his findings for you.
You can find The Skeptoid podcast on iTunes, or check this episode out at his web site at: http://skeptoid.com/episodes/4262