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Remarkable lives of artists, rebels, royals, pioneers, criminals, and larger-than-life figures whose stories still fascinate today.
2 December 2025
A young artist survives unimaginable pain and transforms it into paintings so bold and intimate they redefine what art can be. This episode explores Frida Kahlo’s turbulent life, from the accident tha...
14 October 2025
A princess spends her final year hunted by cameras, torn between private love and public myth, before a fatal chase changes the world forever. This episode follows the last chapter of Diana’s life, fr...
23 September 2025
A princess fights for autonomy as her marriage collapses, navigating scandal, heartbreak, and a public image she could no longer control. This episode traces the turbulent years leading to Diana’s div...
2 September 2025
A fairy-tale romance unravels almost instantly, leaving a young woman trapped between duty, loneliness, and a love story that was never built to survive. This episode traces Diana’s early life and whi...
1 April 2025
Today we uncover the incredible true story of Sixto Rodriguez, the Detroit musician who unknowingly became a South African icon who helped spark a revolution. His album, Cold Fact , flopped in the U.S...
31 December 2024
In this episode of The Compendium , we uncover the unbelievable story of The Terminal Man, Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the inspiration behind Spielberg’s 2004 movie "The Terminal". Trapped in Charles de Ga...
13 August 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we unravel the mysterious and audacious life of Julie d'Aubigny. From her daring duels to her captivating performances as La Maupin, Julie defied societal norms as a...
2 July 2024
In this episode of the Compendium, we’re exploring the origin story of the Village People, the iconic band that brought us unforgettable disco music hits like "Y.M.C.A.," "Macho Man," and "In the Navy...
19 March 2024
In this episode of The Compendium, we fly headfirst into the fascinating life and work of Roald Dahl. A juggernaut of children's literature whose works were just as fantastical as his life story. Toda...
12 March 2024
Listen to the musical version of todays episode: Listen along with us as we explore this story alongside the music that made this story all the more incredible. In this episode of the Compendium, I’m...
14 November 2023
On today's episode of The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, while Adam takes a break this week, we take a look into the life of the ledgend; Dolly Parton with our guest for...
21 August 2023
In this episode of the Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating and Intriguing Things, we'll be journeying into the heart of aviation history as we delve into the life and legacy of Amelia Earhart. Pion...
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