81 - Washington D.C. & Vernon, NJ (Bravado and Negligence)

Horrible History

English - July 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
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Previous Episode: 80 - Catalina, California & London, England (Diarrhea for Everyone)

Next Episode: 82 - Fujinomiya, Japan & Scottsdale, AZ (The Cracker Barrel Tier of Privilege)

This week on Horrible History, we're covering two tales of privileged white men with a ton of bravado and negligence!

First, Rachel heads to Washington D.C. to talk about Daniel Sickles, the first person to be acquitted of murder due to temporary insanity. Then, Emily heads to Vernon, New Jersey to share the crazy story of Action Park - America's most dangerous amusement/water park.

Plus, don't miss the beginning of Rachel's story where she shares some "fun" facts about the Civil War!

Hopefully, you're horrified.

Trigger Warning: graphic violence

Sources:

Class Action Park, documentaryWomen History Blog Washington Post History.com Battlefields History.com Wikipedia - Daniel Sickles Wikipedia - Whist Iron Brigader Support the show