Horrible History
324 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 72 ratingsEvery city has its own horrible history. For two seasons, hosts Emily Barlean and Rachel Everett ventured to two new cities to do a deep dive into pieces of history that aren’t in the travel brochures – all the horrible, tragic and traumatic things that have happened in the history of the world.
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Episodes
Episode 70 - Cairo, Egypt & Pittsburg, PA (The OG Participation Trophy)
April 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week Emily takes us to the exotic Cairo, Egypt to share the story of King Tutankhamun - his life, death, and the curse that allegedly haunts his tomb. Then, Rachel heads to Pittsburg to talk about Ebenezer McBurney Byers, whose untimely death was the result of multiple cancers inflicted thanks to consuming 1,400 bottles of Radiothor (aka diluted radium!). Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: The Culture Trip Go Ahead Tours Notable Biographies Owlcation Library of Social Scienc...
Terrible Today - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week on Terrible Today, stories from Paris, France & San Francisco, CA. Reasons to Listen: Poop patrol Mispronounced French names So many snakes Overly-public urinals Partying criminals Naked dining Sources: Newser Huffpost Huffpost All That's Interesting NBC WFXR TV Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via email at [email protected].
Terrible Today - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA
April 05, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week on Terrible Today, stories from Paris, France & San Francisco, CA. Reasons to Listen: Poop patrol Mispronounced French names So many snakes Overly-public urinals Partying criminals Naked dining Sources: Newser Huffpost Huffpost All That's Interesting NBC WFXR TV Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)
69 - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA (Suspend Your Disbelief, Bitch!)
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week Emily and Rachel go "Horrible Lite" and tell two tragic stories. First, Emily heads to Paris to tell the story of Sophie Blanchard, the first female to fly a hot air balloon solo and the first to die in an aviation accident. Then, Rachel tells us about murderess Emma LeDoux and the body in a trunk at a train station. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: SF Beer Week Untappd Thrillist Curry Up Now SF Gate Haggin Museum Wikipedia - Emma LeDoux Soundings Mag Sci Hi Smit...
Episode 69 - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA (Suspend Your Disbelief, Bitch!)
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week Emily and Rachel go "Horrible Lite" and tell two tragic stories. First, Emily heads to Paris to tell the story of Sophie Blanchard, the first female to fly a hot air balloon solo and the first to die in an aviation accident. Then, Rachel tells us about murderess Emma LeDoux and the body in a trunk at a train station. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: SF Beer Week Untappd Thrillist Curry Up Now SF Gate Haggin Museum Wikipedia - Emma LeDoux Soundings Mag Sci Hi Smit...
Terrible Today - Oakland, CA & Maine
March 29, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis week on Terrible Today, stories from Oakland, CA and Bar Harbor, ME. Reasons to Listen: A self-conscious squirrel Children are scarier than bears Don't get between a man and his burger King's Hawaiian sits on a throne of lies Stupid criminals in cars A man in a wall Sources: East Bay Times Click 2 Houston Silicon Valley AP News Press Herald News Center Maine Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positiv...
68 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22)
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBTrigger Warnings: suicide This week Rachel tells us the incredible story of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart! Then she shares a few theories as to what happened, as well! Next Emily tells the harrowing story of Deborah Kiley, a sailor that was lost at sea for 6 days with five friends. Three of them met a horrifying fate. Hopefully, you're horrified! Follow author Allie Ray on Instagram: @AllieRayWrites Sources: Explorers Web The Sun Visit Oakland Oakland Aviation Muse...
Episode 68 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22)
March 24, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBTrigger Warnings: suicide This week Rachel tells us the incredible story of the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart! Then she shares a few theories as to what happened, as well! Next Emily tells the harrowing story of Deborah Kiley, a sailor that was lost at sea for 6 days with five friends. Three of them met a horrifying fate. Hopefully, you're horrified! Follow author Allie Ray on Instagram: @AllieRayWrites Sources: Explorers Web The Sun Visit Oakland Oakland Aviation Muse...
Terrible Today - Delaware & Ukraine
March 22, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBThis week on Terrible Today, stories from Delaware and Ukraine. Reasons to Listen: Delaware can't spell its own name Badass Ukrainian grandma There are consequences to robbing stores Badass Ukrainian sailors An unidentified funky smell Russian men just thinking with their dicks Sources: Mirror UK The Hill Daily Mail W Top Corrections USA Today Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple...
Episode 67 - New Castle, DE & Kyiv, Ukraine (Sauerkraut and Prejudice)
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week Rachel takes us to New Castle, Delaware to share the story of Steven Brian Pennell – The Route 40 Killer. Then, Emily shares the incredible story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most incredible female sniper in WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: The Crazy Tourist Jessops Tavern Visit Delaware Only In Your State The True Crime Database Wikipedia Delaware Today National WW2 Museum Smithsonian Magazine The World Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehi...
67 - New Castle, DE & Kyiv, Ukraine (Sauerkraut and Prejudice)
March 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBThis week Rachel takes us to New Castle, Delaware to share the story of Steven Brian Pennell – The Route 40 Killer. Then, Emily shares the incredible story of Lyudmila Pavlichenko, the most incredible female sniper in WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: The Crazy Tourist Jessops Tavern Visit Delaware Only In Your State The True Crime Database Wikipedia Delaware Today National WW2 Museum Smithsonian Magazine The World Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We...
Terrible Today - Ohio & Nun Stories
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis week on Terrible Today, stories from Ohio and nuns in the news. Reasons to Listen: A Gambling Nun A pooper on the loose SHIT EVERYWHERE A nun Ed Gein Stupid criminals Sledding nuns The worst roommate Sources: Toledo Blade The Smoking Gun The Lantern Metro Co UK News ABS CBN NY Post Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via email at horriblehistorypod...
66 - Monza, Italy & Hugo, Oklahoma (Who's the Ignorant Bitch?!)
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn Episode 66, Emily tells the soap opera-style tale of Sister Virginia Maria (aka Marianna de Leyva y Marino) a nun that had an affair, birthed a child, and then helped her lover MURDER any witnesses. Then, Rachel takes us to Hugo, Oklahoma, and tells us about three stories of circus performers that were treated horribly because of their differences. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: Medium History Learning Site Ask a Catholic Circus Diner All That's Interesting The Human Mar...
Episode 66 - Monza, Italy & Hugo, Oklahoma (Who's the Ignorant Bitch?!)
March 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBIn Episode 66, Emily tells the soap opera-style tale of Sister Virginia Maria (aka Marianna de Leyva y Marino) a nun that had an affair, birthed a child, and then helped her lover MURDER any witnesses. Then, Rachel takes us to Hugo, Oklahoma, and tells us about three stories of circus performers that were treated horribly because of their differences. Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: Medium History Learning Site Ask a Catholic Circus Diner All That's Interesting The Human Mar...
Terrible Today - Florida & Mount Everest Stories
March 08, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn today's episode of Terrible Today, Rachel goes to Florida and Emily shares stories about Mount Everest. Reasons to Listen: Don't forget the cream cheese, damnit! You can't photoshop on Everest If you're going to scare your friend, make sure they aren't armed A yeti model So many bouncing bits A poop avalanche Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via email at h...
65 - Cape Canaveral, FL & Kathmandu, Nepal (A Schrodinger's Cat Situation)
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn Episode 65 Rachel takes us to Cape Canaveral to talk about the Challenger Explosion and the psychology of groupthink. Then Emily heads to Kathmandu, Nepal the city nearest to Mount Everest and talks about what it takes to summit the world's highest mountain. She also shares the story of Hannelore Schmatz, the fourth woman to summit Everest and the first woman to die doing so. Sources: Basecamp Magazine Mount Everest Business Insider Wikipedia – Death Zone Pub Med Wikipedia – Han...
65 - Cape Canaveral, FL & Kathmandu, Nepal (A Schrodinger's Cat Situation)
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn Episode 65 Rachel takes us to Cape Canaveral to talk about the Challenger Explosion and the psychology of groupthink. Then Emily heads to Kathmandu, Nepal the city nearest to Mount Everest and talks about what it takes to summit the world's highest mountain. She also shares the story of Hannelore Schmatz, the fourth woman to summit Everest and the first woman to die doing so. Sources: Basecamp Magazine Mount Everest Business Insider Wikipedia – Death Zone Pub Med Wikipedia – Han...
Episode 65 - Cape Canaveral, FL & Kathmandu, Nepal (A Schrodinger's Cat Situation)
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn Episode 65 Rachel takes us to Cape Canaveral to talk about the Challenger Explosion and the psychology of groupthink. Then Emily heads to Kathmandu, Nepal the city nearest to Mount Everest and talks about what it takes to summit the world's highest mountain. She also shares the story of Hannelore Schmatz, the fourth woman to summit Everest and the first woman to die doing so. Sources: Basecamp Magazine Mount Everest Business Insider Wikipedia – Death Zone Pub Med Wikipedia – Han...
Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Bad Hygiene
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today's episode of Terrible Today, Emily goes to Los Angeles, CA and Rachel takes a different approach, telling us stories about some bad hygiene - in an ode to Richard Ramirez. Reasons to Listen: It's finally a mannequin! Bad food hygiene A hearse at a children's hospital Nostalgia for the avian flu Too many toilet puns The cheesiest criminal Sources: Gloucestershire Live NY Post NY Post Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if ...
Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Bad Hygiene
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today's episode of Terrible Today, Emily goes to Los Angeles, CA and Rachel takes a different approach, telling us stories about some bad hygiene - in an ode to Richard Ramirez. Reasons to Listen: It's finally a mannequin! Bad food hygiene A hearse at a children's hospital Nostalgia for the avian flu Too many toilet puns The cheesiest criminal Sources: Gloucestershire Live NY Post NY Post Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)
64 - Los Angeles, CA (Baby Psychopath)
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBTrigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, Rape In Episode 64, Emily goes solo and tells the story of Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker. She details the whole gruesome story AND Emily and Rachel were in PERSON for the horrific tale. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: All That's Interesting Britannica Criminal Minds Fandom El Paso Times The Wrap CBS News Esquire Murderp...
Episode 64 - Los Angeles, CA (Baby Psychopath)
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBTrigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, Rape In Episode 64, Emily goes solo and tells the story of Richard Ramirez, the Night Stalker. She details the whole gruesome story AND Emily and Rachel were in PERSON for the horrific tale. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: All That's Interesting Britannica Criminal Minds Fandom El Paso Times The Wrap CBS News Esquire Murderp...
Terrible Today - El Paso, TX & Wyoming
February 22, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBThis week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from El Paso, Texas and Wyoming. Reasons to Listen: Facebook marketplace rings Contraband bologna Be nice to retail workers A modern-day caveman Sweaty criminals A savage obituary Sources: Fayotteville Observer Newsweek Daily Mail Jack FM Casper Kiss Casper KGAB Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via ema...
63 - El Paso, TX & Rawlins, WY (Pin the Nipple on the Doctor)
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBTrigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, Rape In Episode 63, Emily tells the story of Miguel "Mike" Ramirez, cousin to the Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, and major influence on Richard's horrible crimes. Then, Rachel talks about Big Nose George Parrott, an outlaw and future pair of shoes... Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Crime Viral Serial Killers Podcast Wyoming Carb...
Episode 63 - El Paso, TX & Rawlins, WY (Pin the Nipple on the Doctor)
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBTrigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, Rape In Episode 63, Emily tells the story of Miguel "Mike" Ramirez, cousin to the Night Stalker, Richard Ramirez, and major influence on Richard's horrible crimes. Then, Rachel talks about Big Nose George Parrott, an outlaw and future pair of shoes... Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Crime Viral Serial Killers Podcast Wyoming Carb...
Terrible Today - Nebraska & Colorado Springs, CO
February 15, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.12 MBThis week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Nebraska and Colorado Springs, CO. Reasons to Listen: A very overdue parking ticket Shitty karma A Naked wedding crasher Adorable thieves A murder in someone's pants A man loosing his shit The smelliest confession Sources: Westword News Times Huffpost Huffpost Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via ...
62 - Gothenburg, NE & Colorado Springs, CO (Sweet, Sweet Waterbed Dreams)
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTrigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Gratuitous Violence In Episode 62, Emily and Rachel unintentionally both headed to their home states! Rachel heads to Colorado Springs to talk about the unsolved Lonely Hearts Murders aka the murders of Cassandra Rundle and her two children on Feb. 14, 1985. Then Emily goes to Gothenburg, NE to tell another unsolved case - the disappearance and probable murder of Christi Nichols. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact...
Episode 62 - Gothenburg, NE & Colorado Springs, CO (Sweet, Sweet Waterbed Dreams)
February 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBTrigger Warning: Domestic Violence, Gratuitous Violence In Episode 62, Emily and Rachel unintentionally both headed to their home states! Rachel heads to Colorado Springs to talk about the unsolved Lonely Hearts Murders aka the murders of Cassandra Rundle and her two children on Feb. 14, 1985. Then Emily goes to Gothenburg, NE to tell another unsolved case - the disappearance and probable murder of Christi Nichols. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact...
Terrible Today - New York, NY & Tennessee
February 08, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBThis week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Tennessee and New York city. Reasons to Listen: A mom desperate for a son-in-law God is an arsonist Seducing a lion The most extremely drastic distraction during a high speed chase A rooster acting like a real cock A very shitty game of helicopter helicopter over my head Sources: Crossville News Crossville News NZ Herald NBC New York NBC New York NBC New York Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We wou...
61 - New York, NY & Clarksville, TN (Andrew Jackson: Ghost Hunter)
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn Episode 61, Rachel talks about the Astor Place Riot which occurred on May 10, 1849 and left between 22 and 31 rioters dead, and more than 120 people injured. Then, Emily shares the legend of the Bell Witch, a "witch" who murdered John Bell and terrorized his family for years in Clarksville, Tennessee. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Timeout Kochi NYC Crown Shy NYC...
Episode 61 - New York, NY & Clarksville, TN (Andrew Jackson: Ghost Hunter)
February 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBIn Episode 61, Rachel talks about the Astor Place Riot which occurred on May 10, 1849 and left between 22 and 31 rioters dead, and more than 120 people injured. Then, Emily shares the legend of the Bell Witch, a "witch" who murdered John Bell and terrorized his family for years in Clarksville, Tennessee. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Timeout Kochi NYC Crown Shy NYC...
Terrible Today - Earthquake Stories & Michigan
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Michigan and crazy Earthquake stories. Reasons to Listen: Banished words Misunderstanding an earthquake's intentions A porcupine SUV A psychic cat SO many moist towlettes How do we poop during an earthquake?! Sources: Mix 957 Mix 957 Click on Detroit NW News Network Daily Mail Daily Star Support the show
Terrible Today - Earthquake Stories & Michigan
February 01, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Michigan and crazy Earthquake stories. Reasons to Listen: Banished words Misunderstanding an earthquake's intentions A porcupine SUV A psychic cat SO many moist towlettes How do we poop during an earthquake?! Sources: Mix 957 Mix 957 Click on Detroit NW News Network Daily Mail Daily Star Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on App...
60 - Valdivia, Chile & Paradise, MI (A Skin Puzzle)
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn Episode 60, Emily talks about an act of God so terrible it impacted the entire world - the 1960 Valdivia, Chile Earthquake. The only earthquake to reach a 9.5 on the Richter Scale. Then Rachel takes us to Paradise, Michigan to talk about the tragic tale of two ships heading out on Lake Superior and only one returning. This is the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a ship that was lost with her entire crew of 29 men on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Hopefully, you're horrified! Lear...
60 - Valdivia, Chile & Paradise, MI (A Skin Puzzle)
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn Episode 60, Emily talks about an act of God so terrible it impacted the entire world - the 1960 Valdivia, Chile Earthquake. The only earthquake to reach a 9.5 on the Richter Scale. Then Rachel takes us to Paradise, Michigan to talk about the tragic tale of two ships heading out on Lake Superior and only one returning. This is the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a ship that was lost with her entire crew of 29 men on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Hopefully, you're horrified! Lear...
Episode 60 - Valdivia, Chile & Paradise, MI (A Skin Puzzle)
January 27, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBIn Episode 60, Emily talks about an act of God so terrible it impacted the entire world - the 1960 Valdivia, Chile Earthquake. The only earthquake to reach a 9.5 on the Richter Scale. Then Rachel takes us to Paradise, Michigan to talk about the tragic tale of two ships heading out on Lake Superior and only one returning. This is the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a ship that was lost with her entire crew of 29 men on Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. Hopefully, you're horrified! Lear...
Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & New Orleans, LA
January 25, 2022 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBToday on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Los Angeles and New Orleans. Enjoy! Reasons to Listen: Flaming sex toys Pothole vigilantism Traffic cop porn Curiosity killed the three way Pregnancy cravings gone wrong An 81 year old stripper Sources: Huffpost Miami New Times All That's Interesting Yahoo! Huffpost Huffpost Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our websi...
59 - New Orleans, LA & Simi Valley, CA (The Power of Ice Compels You!)
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn Episode 59 Rachel takes us to New Orleans, Louisiana and tells the story of Jayne Mansfield's tragic death. Then, Emily travels to Simi Valley, California and shares the insane tale of the Blackburn Cult, also known as the Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Ghost Town Pod Homestead Museum The Line Up LA Times The G...
59 - New Orleans, LA & Simi Valley, CA (The Power of Ice Compels You!)
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn Episode 59 Rachel takes us to New Orleans, Louisiana and tells the story of Jayne Mansfield's tragic death. Then, Emily travels to Simi Valley, California and shares the insane tale of the Blackburn Cult, also known as the Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Ghost Town Pod Homestead Museum The Line Up LA Times The G...
Episode 59 - New Orleans, LA & Simi Valley, CA (The Power of Ice Compels You!)
January 20, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBIn Episode 59 Rachel takes us to New Orleans, Louisiana and tells the story of Jayne Mansfield's tragic death. Then, Emily travels to Simi Valley, California and shares the insane tale of the Blackburn Cult, also known as the Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Ghost Town Pod Homestead Museum The Line Up LA Times The G...
Terrible Today - Ohio & Las Vegas, NV
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBToday on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Ohio and Las Vegas, Nevada. Enjoy! Reasons to Listen: A kindergarten brawl Scooter fights Drunken car theft Crime on a budget A salsa stabbing Pigeons in tiny hats Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, or via email at [email protected].
58 - Las Vegas, NV & Columbus, OH (We're Back Bitches!)
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn today's episode, Rachel takes us to Vegas to share a listener suggestion - the horrible story of the Nevada Nuclear Testing Site that caused so much pain for people across multiple states. Then Emily heads to Columbus, Ohio to share the story of Billy Milligan, the serial rapist who had Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID) and claimed one of his other personalities perpetrated the crimes. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new ...
Episode 58 - Las Vegas, NV & Columbus, OH (We're Back Bitches!)
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn today's episode, Rachel takes us to Vegas to share a listener suggestion - the horrible story of the Nevada Nuclear Testing Site that caused so much pain for people across multiple states. Then Emily heads to Columbus, Ohio to share the story of Billy Milligan, the serial rapist who had Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID) and claimed one of his other personalities perpetrated the crimes. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new ...
Winter Hiatus, Episode 3 - Happy Hour with Horrible History, Folie à Deux (Folie a Don't)
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on Happy Hour with Horrible History, Rachel takes us through three examples of folie à deux ('madness for two'). First she covers the silent twins, June and Jennifer Gibbons; then, the Ken and Barbie Killers; and finally, Ursula Eriksson and Sabina Eriksson. You won't be disappointed. Content/Trigger Warnings: Gruesome violence, sexual assault Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support the Show: Buy...
Exclusive Bonus Content: Happy Hour with Horrible History - Folie à Deux (Folie a Don't)
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week on Happy Hour with Horrible History, Rachel takes us through three examples of folie à deux ('madness for two'). First she covers the silent twins, June and Jennifer Gibbons; then, the Ken and Barbie Killers; and finally, Ursula Eriksson and Sabina Eriksson. You won't be disappointed. Content/Trigger Warnings: Gruesome violence, sexual assault Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support the Show: Buy...
Exclusive Bonus Content: Happy Hour with Horrible History - Ramirez, Bundy and the Women that Loved Them (Crisis of the Weak)
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBListen to Rachel nerd out big time over hybristophilia and then talk about the women who fell in love and married Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy. Hopefully, you're horrified. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybristophilia https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ted-bundy-charles-manson-women-14188211 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-excess/201310/passion-victim ...
Winter Hiatus, Episode 2 - Happy Hour with Horrible History, Ramirez, Bundy and the Women that Loved Them (Crisis of the Weak)
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBListen to Rachel nerd out big time over hybristophilia and then talk about the women who fell in love and married Richard Ramirez and Ted Bundy. Hopefully, you're horrified. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybristophilia https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/ted-bundy-charles-manson-women-14188211 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-excess/201310/passion-victim ...
Exclusive Bonus Content: Happy Hour with Horrible History - Last Meal Elimination Challenge (Side Effects May Cause Hunger)
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPlease enjoy this bonus episode while Emily and Rachel are on hiatus for 2 weeks. Please note: our Patreon content is a little more fun, a little less researched and a lot more sweary. You've been warned. In this episode, Emily walks Rachel through a single-elimination bracket of murderers' last meals until your favorite cohosts finally decide which death row inmate had the best last meal. Spoiler: we were furious at the outcome. Play along and let us know if you would have picked somethi...
Winter Hiatus, Episode 1 - Happy Hour with Horrible History, Last Meal Elimination Challenge (Side Effects May Cause Hunger)
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPlease enjoy this bonus episode while Emily and Rachel are on hiatus for 2 weeks. Please note: our Patreon content is a little more fun, a little less researched and a lot more sweary. You've been warned. In this episode, Emily walks Rachel through a single-elimination bracket of murderers' last meals until your favorite cohosts finally decide which death row inmate had the best last meal. Spoiler: we were furious at the outcome. Play along and let us know if you would have picked somethi...
Terrible Today - Festival Funnies & Bermuda
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBToday on Terrible Today we are covering funny (and gross) stories from festival-goers and stories from Bermuda, including one throw-back (all the way to the 1880s). Enjoy! Reasons to Listen: A message in a bottle A vomit painter Too much weed A menstrual moment A weird Jack the Ripper theory First-hand festival weirdness Sources: Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly appreciate it if you would leave us a positive review on Apple, Audible, our website, ...