Origins: A History Podcast

Origins of the Unlucky Number 13

Ean Puhlman & Vicente Enriquez Season 1 Episode 13

In honor of our 13th episode, we decided to trace the origins of the number 13, which many consider to be unlucky. From the early superstitions surrounding the number, to its terrible positioning in the numerical sequence, find out why there is such a strong stigma associated with the number 13.