House of Skulls with Marc Fennell

This series contains discussion of human remains. Listener discretion is advised.

In the basement of one of the world's most prestigious universities, there was a classroom lined with a collection of human skulls from around the globe. Join award-winning journalist Marc Fennell (It Burns, Nut Jobs, Stuff the British Stole) as he takes you on a captivating global journey through the mysterious Morton Cranial Collection. You will encounter an Australian cannibal, explore the depths of ancient Egyptian looted tombs, and piece together the story behind one of America's most tragic acts of police violence. This is the story of racism in America and the world told as you’ve never heard it before. And it’s all waiting right inside the House of Skulls.

Hosted And Co-Produced by Marc Fennell

Produced by Sony Music Entertainment

House of Skulls is an Audible Original

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Another fascinating piece by Marc

Marc is one of the best investigative journalist of our generation. Yet another fascinating podcast from him. Well worth a listen.

Totally fascinating true story

This podcast shows how supremely talented Marc Fennel is as a journalist, researcher, writer, and storyteller. He has an engaging style, fairly balanced perspective, and well-organized writing. This riveting true story really rivals Jon Ronson's work in its fascinating search for truth and social justice. This complex story involves human remains, ethics in science, and racism through history. There are some disturbing parts, but it was uplifting as well. I had been unaware that a city had bombed some of its own people in 1983! And this city is not on some other continent. I am glad that I learned all of this.

Riveting Podcast!

Very original story that's well-researched, well-reported, and very well-told. The host Marc Fennell is fantastic. Beautifully composed music. I listened twice because I didn't want to lose a single detail.

so powerful and personal

This is such a difficult history for all, racism is taught in societies alongside nationalism, pride in one's heritage.
This book should be part of a school curriculum, it explains the subtle and insidious way racism plays out, so painful for those suffering.
As a white South African growing up with Apartheid laws, I instinctively knew how wrong, sinister and destructive this thinking was. My parents would warn me that I would get into trouble, my attitude was too obvious.

Thanks for such a wonderful, delicately told story, it helps to release pain gently.

Strange tales and thought provoking

I love the audio books I've been able to find from Marc Fennell. in the same Jon Ronson can make you excited to dive deep in unusual subjects. His reporting humanized the people involved but doesn't wash out the gravity.

it feels like his House of Skulls should be anchored in the past, but that is part of why it is gripping. it comes uncomfortably forward into current time. you will be glad you gave this time to listen.