The Absurd Code: A Compilation of the Strangest Laws in Human History

The Absurd Code: A Compilation of the Strangest Laws in Human History

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Michael Caine
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Length2h 47m

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Beyond the courtroom and the law books lies a hidden history of justice—a world where rivers passed judgment, animals stood trial, and beards were taxed. What if the most absurd laws ever created were not relics of a primitive past, but mirrors reflecting our own timeless fears and desires? This series unearths the bizarre, brutal, and forgotten codes that governed humanity, revealing a terrifying and darkly humorous truth: the line between law and madness is thinner than we dare to believe. The verdict on history is in.

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GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Fantasy
Length2 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 15, 2025
LanguageEnglish

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