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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Episode 57 - San Joaquin Valley, CA & The Bermuda Triangle (Assless Chaps for Days)
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn today's episode, Emily talks about the Altamont Speedway Free Festival in Tracy, CA in 1969. This was a counterculture rock concert headlined by The Rolling Stones that resulted in multiple deaths - including the murder of Meredith Hunter by one of the "security guards" aka a member of the Hells Angels. Then Rachel gets spooky and talks about Flight 19, a group of planes that disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle during WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible Histor...
57 - San Joaquin Valley, CA & The Bermuda Triangle (Assless Chaps for Days)
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn today's episode, Emily talks about the Altamont Speedway Free Festival in Tracy, CA in 1969. This was a counterculture rock concert headlined by The Rolling Stones that resulted in multiple deaths - including the murder of Meredith Hunter by one of the "security guards" aka a member of the Hells Angels. Then Rachel gets spooky and talks about Flight 19, a group of planes that disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle during WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible Histor...
57 - San Joaquin Valley, CA & The Bermuda Triangle (Assless Chaps for Days)
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 51 MBIn today's episode, Emily talks about the Altamont Speedway Free Festival in Tracy, CA in 1969. This was a counterculture rock concert headlined by The Rolling Stones that resulted in multiple deaths - including the murder of Meredith Hunter by one of the "security guards" aka a member of the Hells Angels. Then Rachel gets spooky and talks about Flight 19, a group of planes that disappeared into the Bermuda Triangle during WWII. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible Histor...
Terrible Today - Kansas & Boston, MA
December 14, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBOn Terrible Today this week, Rachel heads to Kansas while Emily goes to Boston. Reasons to Listen: Coming in hot with a tailpipe and no pun intended Alpaca-related crime Native Kansas mountain lions Boston's sleepiest surgeon The Loch Ness monster of Kansas The worst vanity plates that almost were 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...
Episode 56 - Independence, KS & Boston, MA (Oregon Trail Style)
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn today's episode, Rachel heads to Independence, Kansas to discuss The Bloody Benders - a family of serial killers. Then, Emily heads to... Boston, Massachusetts (sorry) to share the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Natural Gas Now The Weather Network Boston.com Boston.gov Britannica NPR Mental Floss Trip Advisor Littl...
56 - Independence, KS & Boston, MA (Oregon Trail Style)
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn today's episode, Rachel heads to Independence, Kansas to discuss The Bloody Benders - a family of serial killers. Then, Emily heads to... Boston, Massachusetts (sorry) to share the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Natural Gas Now The Weather Network Boston.com Boston.gov Britannica NPR Mental Floss Trip Advisor Littl...
56 - Independence, KS & Boston, MA (Oregon Trail Style)
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBIn today's episode, Rachel heads to Independence, Kansas to discuss The Bloody Benders - a family of serial killers. Then, Emily heads to... Boston, Massachusetts (sorry) to share the story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Natural Gas Now The Weather Network Boston.com Boston.gov Britannica NPR Mental Floss Trip Advisor Littl...
Terrible Today - Dublin, Ireland & Colorado Mountain Towns
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBToday’s episode features stories from Dublin, Ireland and sleepy little ski towns in Colorado. Reasons to Listen this Week: Measuring man strikes again (Christmas edition) A super jacked bear Fast food Jesus Definitely not UFOs Stupid criminals on pay phones A very sensitive owl Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Huffpost Gi...
Episode 55 - Crested Butte, CO & Dublin, Ireland (Shut Up and Take My Safety!)
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn today's episode, Rachel heads to Crested Butte, CO to discuss a mining disaster. Then, Emily heads to Dublin, Ireland to share the legend of Dorcus "Darkey" Kelly and the possible new findings about her true past. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Dublin Irish Central Independent Wheelies and Waves Secret Stash Crested Butte Museum US Mine Disasters Trip Advis...
55 - Crested Butte, CO & Dublin, Ireland (Shut Up and Take My Safety!)
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBOn today's episode, Rachel heads to Crested Butte, CO to discuss a mining disaster. Then, Emily heads to Dublin, Ireland to share the legend of Dorcus "Darkey" Kelly and the possible new findings about her true past. Hopefully, you're horrified! Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Dublin Irish Central Independent Wheelies and Waves Secret Stash Crested Butte Museum US Mine Disasters Trip Advis...
Terrible Today - New Jersey & London
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBToday’s episode features stories from London and New Jersey. Reasons to Listen this Week: Pork puns A fatberg Toilet talk Ass jokes The perils of naked cycling A banned tanning mom An alien love story Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: AP News All That's Interesting Daily Caller NewJersey.com Huffpost TMZ Support the sh...
Episode 54 - Berkshire, England & Princeton, NJ (There's a Brain in the Basement)
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe've got a fun episode for you today! First, Emily heads to Berkshire County, England to talk about the time that Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Then, Rachel goes to Princeton, New Jersey to share the gritty details about Einstein's brain-napping! Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Wikipedia - Agatha Christie Brent.gov.uk Agatha Christie All That's...
54 - Berkshire, England & Princeton, NJ (There's a Brain in the Basement)
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe've got a fun episode for you today! First, Emily heads to Berkshire County, England to talk about the time that Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Then, Rachel goes to Princeton, New Jersey to share the gritty details about Einstein's brain-napping! Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Wikipedia - Agatha Christie Brent.gov.uk Agatha Christie All That's...
54 - Berkshire, England & Princeton, NJ (There's a Brain in the Basement)
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBWe've got a fun episode for you today! First, Emily heads to Berkshire County, England to talk about the time that Agatha Christie disappeared for 11 days. Then, Rachel goes to Princeton, New Jersey to share the gritty details about Einstein's brain-napping! Trigger Warning: suicidal ideation Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Wikipedia - Agatha Christie Brent.gov.uk Agatha Christie All That's...
Terrible Today - San Francisco, CA & Vampire Crimes
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBToday’s episode features stories from San Francisco, CA and vampire crimes / jokes. Reasons to Listen this Week: Dumb robots Fake vampires Controversy aroused Passports to space Vampire puns Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Rare US Joko Jokes NPR Huffpost Huffpost Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We...
53 - Nyírbátor, Hungary & San Francisco, CA (Transylvania: A Real Place)
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBFirst, Rachel heads to Nyírbátor, Hungary to tell the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed - a Hungarian noblewoman and purported serial killer & sadist that bathed in blood to stay young. Then, Emily honors Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) by telling us the history of San Fransisco's brutality against trans people and the Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966, the first act of resistance against police brutality (even before Stonewall). If you are a member of the trans community...
Episode 53 - Nyírbátor, Hungary & San Francisco, CA (Transylvania: A Real Place)
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBFirst, Rachel heads to Nyírbátor, Hungary to tell the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed - a Hungarian noblewoman and purported serial killer & sadist that bathed in blood to stay young. Then, Emily honors Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) by telling us the history of San Fransisco's brutality against trans people and the Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966, the first act of resistance against police brutality (even before Stonewall). If you are a member of the trans community...
53 - Nyírbátor, Hungary & San Francisco, CA (Transylvania: A Real Place)
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBFirst, Rachel heads to Nyírbátor, Hungary to tell the tale of Countess Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed - a Hungarian noblewoman and purported serial killer & sadist that bathed in blood to stay young. Then, Emily honors Transgender Day of Remembrance (Nov. 20) by telling us the history of San Fransisco's brutality against trans people and the Compton's Cafeteria Riot of 1966, the first act of resistance against police brutality (even before Stonewall). If you are a member of the trans community...
Terrible Today - Santa Cruz, CA & Creepy Dentists
November 16, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBToday’s episode features stories from Santa Cruz and creepy dentists from around the country. Reasons to Listen this Week: All the anxiety Bad dentists Caring too much about high school sports Fake curses (with snakes) Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would greatly app...
52 - Santa Cruz, CA & Galapagos (Not Today Satan!)
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBThe final episode of Season 1! We figured we should go BIG. So, Emily heads to Santa Cruz to tell the story of Edmund "Big Ed" Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer. Then Rachel heads toward Island Time and visits the Galapagos Island, specifically to tell the story of... The Galapagos Affair! Hopefully, you're horrified. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in for Season 1! We can't wait to dive into Season 2 next week. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at...
Episode 52 - Santa Cruz, CA & Galapagos (Not Today Satan!)
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 2 hours - 86 MBThe final episode of Season 1! We figured we should go BIG. So, Emily heads to Santa Cruz to tell the story of Edmund "Big Ed" Kemper, the Co-Ed Killer. Then Rachel heads toward Island Time and visits the Galapagos Island, specifically to tell the story of... The Galapagos Affair! Hopefully, you're horrified. Thank you to everyone who has tuned in for Season 1! We can't wait to dive into Season 2 next week. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at...
Terrible Today - Finland & Arkansas
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Finland & Arkansas Reasons to Listen this Week: Ice balls and immature giggling Shoplifting a stripper pole Heavy metal knitting Drunk bros with guns Dogs that love neck sweat Tumors in jars Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: THV11 NECN 4029 TV CTV News AP News Huffpost Support ...
Terrible Today - Finland & Arkansas
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Finland & Arkansas Reasons to Listen this Week: Ice balls and immature giggling Shoplifting a stripper pole Heavy metal knitting Drunk bros with guns Dogs that love neck sweat Tumors in jars Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: THV11 NECN 4029 TV CTV News AP News Huffpost Support ...
51 - North Karelia, Finland & Fayetteville, AR (He's an Assmann)
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor episode 51, Rachel tells a listener suggestion from Finland - the Tulilahti Campground Murders. Then, Emily heads to Fayetteville, AR to talk about the creepy history behind one of the World's Most Haunted Hotels, the Crescent Hotel. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Taste Atlas Travel Jael History of Yesterday Smithsonian Magazine Legends of America Fixr Cresc...
51 - North Karelia, Finland & Fayetteville, AR (He's an Assmann)
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor episode 51, Rachel tells a listener suggestion from Finland - the Tulilahti Campground Murders. Then, Emily heads to Fayetteville, AR to talk about the creepy history behind one of the World's Most Haunted Hotels, the Crescent Hotel. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Taste Atlas Travel Jael History of Yesterday Smithsonian Magazine Legends of America Fixr Cresc...
Episode 51 - North Karelia, Finland & Fayetteville, AR (He's an Assmann)
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor episode 51, Rachel tells a listener suggestion from Finland - the Tulilahti Campground Murders. Then, Emily heads to Fayetteville, AR to talk about the creepy history behind one of the World's Most Haunted Hotels, the Crescent Hotel. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Taste Atlas Travel Jael History of Yesterday Smithsonian Magazine Legends of America Fixr Cresc...
Episode 51 - Finland & Fayetteville, AR (He's an Assmann)
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBFor episode 51, Rachel tells a listener suggestion from Finland - the Tulilahti Campground Murders. Then, Emily heads to Fayetteville, AR to talk about the creepy history behind one of the World's Most Haunted Hotels, the Crescent Hotel. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Taste Atlas Travel Jael History of Yesterday Smithsonian Magazine Legends of America Fixr Cresc...
Terrible Today - St. Louis, MO & Madison, WI
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday’s episode features stories from St. Louis, MO & Madison, WI Reasons to Listen this Week: Dumpty Humpty A bagel that shut down an airport Lochness monster or river walrus? What even is hacking? A kidnapped tree A gorilla goes ape shit Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: U Express Badger Herald ABC News Press Heral...
50 - Madison, WI & St. Louis, MO (Murder, But Make It Fashion)
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIt's a Halloween Extravaganza for our final episode of Spooky Season. And, we went BIG! First, Rachel heads to Madison, Wisconsin to tell us all about the creep-tastic Ed Gein. Then, Emily takes us back to St. Louis to share the real life history behind the movie, The Exorcism. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Livability Graduate Hotels Olbrich Wisconsin Cheesemart ...
Episode 50 - Madison, WI & St. Louis, MO (Murder, But Make It Fashion)
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.6 MBIt's a Halloween Extravaganza for our final episode of Spooky Season. And, we went BIG! First, Rachel heads to Madison, Wisconsin to tell us all about the creep-tastic Ed Gein. Then, Emily takes us back to St. Louis to share the real life history behind the movie, The Exorcism. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Livability Graduate Hotels Olbrich Wisconsin Cheesemart ...
Terrible Today - Salem, MA & Long Island, NY
October 26, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBToday’s episode features stories from Salem, MA & Long Island, NY Reasons to Listen this Week: Alleged shenanigans Lightsaber fights at a stop sign The oldest dentist pervert (allegedy) A formal pardon A very shitty divorce A teaser of Witch Tests Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: NBC Boston Click 2 Houston History.com ...
49 - Salem, MA & Amityville, NY (Colder Than a Witch's Tit)
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWeek 3 of Spooky Season and Emily and Rachel are upping the stakes once again. First, Rachel tells us about the Salem Witch Trials. Then, Emily tells the multilayered story of the Amityville Horror; first the annihilation of the DeFeo family and then the haunting of the Lutz family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Amityville Murders Horror Obsessive Biography All Th...
Episode 49 - Salem, MA & Amityville, NY (Colder Than a Witch's Tit)
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBWeek 3 of Spooky Season and Emily and Rachel are upping the stakes once again. First, Rachel tells us about the Salem Witch Trials. Then, Emily tells the multilayered story of the Amityville Horror; first the annihilation of the DeFeo family and then the haunting of the Lutz family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Amityville Murders Horror Obsessive Biography All Th...
Terrible Today - Worcester, United Kingdom & San Jose, CA
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday’s episode features stories from San Jose, CA & Worcester, UK. Reasons to Listen this Week: A severed arm Haunted houses for sale The Jason Derulo of surgeons A horse in the drive-through Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Film Daily Worcester News Independent The Week Support the show Thank you so much for listen...
Episode 48 - Worcester, United Kingdom & San Jose, CA (Reciprocal Validation)
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSpooky Season, Round 2! This week, Emily kicks us off with a story of murder and mystery, witchcraft and German spies - the story of Bella and the Wych Tree. Then, Rachel talks about the Winchester Mystery House - a bizarre architectural wonder built by Sarah Winchester the widow of firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester. For 40 years she added on to the house to try to placate the ghosts that haunted her cursed family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, co...
48 - Worcester, United Kingdom & San Jose, CA (Reciprocal Validation)
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSpooky Season, Round 2! This week, Emily kicks us off with a story of murder and mystery, witchcraft and German spies - the story of Bella and the Wych Tree. Then, Rachel talks about the Winchester Mystery House - a bizarre architectural wonder built by Sarah Winchester the widow of firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester. For 40 years she added on to the house to try to placate the ghosts that haunted her cursed family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, co...
48 - Worcester, United Kingdom & San Jose, CA (Reciprocal Validation)
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBSpooky Season, Round 2! This week, Emily kicks us off with a story of murder and mystery, witchcraft and German spies - the story of Bella and the Wych Tree. Then, Rachel talks about the Winchester Mystery House - a bizarre architectural wonder built by Sarah Winchester the widow of firearms magnate William Wirt Winchester. For 40 years she added on to the house to try to placate the ghosts that haunted her cursed family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, co...
Terrible Today - Germany & Beijing, China
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBToday’s episode features stories from Germany & Beijing, China. Reasons to Listen this Week: An 8-year-old alibi Stupid criminals: court edition Stolen fish sticks Square-dancing grannies Spontaneous cow combustion Senior citizen scammers Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Napa Valley Register AP News Local 10 News ...
Episode 47 - Dusseldorf, Germany & Beijing, China (Phantom Boners)
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIt's spooky season! Prepare yourself for a whole month of creeptastic stories. This week, Rachel goes full psycho and shares the horrific story of the Vampire of Dusseldorf, Peter Kürten. Then, Emily shares the horrible past of the Ming Dynasty, especially the reign of Yongle, a man who had 9,000 concubines and killed thousands of them ruthlessly. Those concubines now haunt the Forbidden City in Beijing with a vengeance. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contac...
47 - Dusseldorf, Germany & Beijing, China (Phantom Boners)
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBIt's spooky season! Prepare yourself for a whole month of creeptastic stories. This week, Rachel goes full psycho and shares the horrific story of the Vampire of Dusseldorf, Peter Kürten. Then, Emily shares the horrible past of the Ming Dynasty, especially the reign of Yongle, a man who had 9,000 concubines and killed thousands of them ruthlessly. Those concubines now haunt the Forbidden City in Beijing with a vengeance. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contac...
Terrible Today - Memphis, TN & Food Crimes
October 05, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBToday’s episode features stories from Memphis, TN and crimes invovling food! Reasons to Listen this Week: A giant wheel of cheese A real life curious George An ass-load of chickpeas Bargain liquor Pilfered pizza Out of lemonade? Call 911! Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: WREG Memphis Journal Times Washington Post The T...
Episode 46 - Memphis, TN & Lyon, France (A Murder Virgin)
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFirst Rachel shares the true story of Machine Gun Kelly - the gangster bank robber, not the rapper. Then Emily shares the unbelievable story of Tarrare, the insatiable glutton who ate literally everything. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Old Ominick Trip Advisor Civil Rights Museum Biography FBI.gov Alcatraz History Wikipedia All That's Interesting BBC Ri...
46 - Memphis, TN & Lyon, France (A Murder Virgin)
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFirst Rachel shares the true story of Machine Gun Kelly - the gangster bank robber, not the rapper. Then Emily shares the unbelievable story of Tarrare, the insatiable glutton who ate literally everything. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Old Ominick Trip Advisor Civil Rights Museum Biography FBI.gov Alcatraz History Wikipedia All That's Interesting BBC Ri...
46 - Memphis, TN & Lyon, France (A Murder Virgin)
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBFirst Rachel shares the true story of Machine Gun Kelly - the gangster bank robber, not the rapper. Then Emily shares the unbelievable story of Tarrare, the insatiable glutton who ate literally everything. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Old Ominick Trip Advisor Civil Rights Museum Biography FBI.gov Alcatraz History Wikipedia All That's Interesting BBC Ri...
Terrible Today - Houston, TX & Italy
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBToday’s episode features stories from Houston, TX and Italy! Reasons to Listen this Week: Genetically modified spider monkeys Ancient fast food Stupid (tweeting) criminals Working hard or hardly working? A mafia cooking show Amber Alert for the son of Chucky (the doll) Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: 9 News 9 News 9 News...
45 - Houston, TX & Naples, Italy (Emotional Innards)
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBFirst Emily tells us about the gruesome Icebox Murders in 1965 and shares the possible conspiracies about the killer (did he also kill JFK!?). Then, Rachel heads to medieval times to talk about baaaad bitch, Joanna of Naples . Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Trip Advisor Business Insider Long Reads Medicine Net Wikipedia Houstonia All That's Interesting Grunge ...
45 - Houston, TX & Naples, Italy (Emotional Innards)
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBFirst Emily tells us about the gruesome Icebox Murders in 1965 and shares the possible conspiracies about the killer (did he also kill JFK!?). Then, Rachel heads to medieval times to talk about baaaad bitch, Joanna of Naples . Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Trip Advisor Business Insider Long Reads Medicine Net Wikipedia Houstonia All That's Interesting Grunge ...
Episode 45 - Houston, TX & Naples, Italy (Emotional Innards)
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBFirst Emily tells us about the gruesome Icebox Murders in 1965 and shares the possible conspiracies about the killer (did he also kill JFK!?). Then, Rachel heads to medieval times to talk about baaaad bitch, Joanna of Naples . Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Trip Advisor Business Insider Long Reads Medicine Net Wikipedia Houstonia All That's Interesting Grunge ...
Terrible Today - Florida & Las Vegas, NV
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Florida and Vegas! Reasons to Listen this Week: A real-life version of The Hangover Disruptive pancakes An $8000 bar tab A man tazered for twerking A peeing pastor And a Florida woman free to fart where she wants Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: The Sun LAD Bible Fox 2 Detroit Loc...
44 - Lakeland, FL & Las Vegas, NV (Screw You Patriarchy!)
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBFirst Rachel takes us on a heartbreaking adventure to Lakeland, Florida to talk about the death of Mrs. Betty Albritton at her farmhouse in Polk County under mysterious circumstances. Then, Emily heads to 30 miles outside of Las Vegas, Nevada to cover all of the horrible history that has unfolded during the building and operation of the Hoover Dam. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com ...