Ep 9. Piece of Mind
- TV-PG
- May 28, 2011
- 21 min
In Oddities season 2 episode 9, titled Piece of Mind, viewers are taken on a journey through the world of peculiar artifacts and unique oddities. The episode begins with an intriguing find brought in by a customer at Obscura Antiques and Oddities, a rare antique skull that is believed to have once belonged to a member of an ancient tribe. The skull is intricately decorated with carvings and markings, and the team at Obscura must carefully examine it to determine its authenticity and determine its true origins.
From there, the episode delves into a series of other strange and unusual items, including a collection of bird skulls and buffalo teeth, a preserved fetal pig, and an antique prosthetic arm. Each item presents its own challenges and complexities, and the team at Obscura must use their knowledge and expertise to properly assess and evaluate each piece.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to fascinating insights into the world of oddities and antiques, including the history and origins of these strange and often macabre items, as well as the complex and sometimes controversial ethical and legal issues surrounding their sale and acquisition.
In the end, Piece of Mind offers a fascinating look into a world that is both intriguing and unsettling, a place where the strange and unusual are celebrated and revered, and where the search for knowledge and understanding is never-ending.