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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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 ...
Episode 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 ...
Terrible Today - Iceland & Arizona
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Iceland and Arizona! Reasons to Listen this Week: Caught red-handed in an arcade game Screaming into the Icelandic forest A stay-at-home dentist Icelandic names Who you gonna call? Floyd Mayweather! Icelandic fornicators Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: ABC 15 ABC 15 ABC 15 Iceland ...
43 - Scottsdale, AZ & Reykjavik, Iceland (Thank You for Your Sacrifice)
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBToday we're heading to Scottsdale, Arizona to hear about the life and death of Bob Crane, an actor best known for his role in Hogan's Heroes. Then, Emily heads to Reykjavik, Iceland to talk about the Reykjavik Confessions - a listener suggestion! Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Entertainment Weekly Arizona Central Film Daily Butterfly Wonderland Trip Advisor Lux...
Episode 43 - Scottsdale, AZ & Reykjavik, Iceland (Thank You for Your Sacrifice)
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBToday we're heading to Scottsdale, Arizona to hear about the life and death of Bob Crane, an actor best known for his role in Hogan's Heroes. Then, Emily heads to Reykjavik, Iceland to talk about the Reykjavik Confessions - a listener suggestion! Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Entertainment Weekly Arizona Central Film Daily Butterfly Wonderland Trip Advisor Lux...
Terrible Today - France & Tacoma, WA
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBToday’s episode features stories from France and Tacoma, WA! Reasons to Listen this Week: Public masturbation Slowly rubbing snails Pumpkin spice noodles Weird French laws An attacking fridge Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: KIMA TV Nissin Foods KIMA TV The Local Yahoo! News Mirror Support the show Thank you so mu...
42 - Poitiers, France & Tacoma, WA (Worst. Scavenger Hunt. Ever.)
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday we're heading to Poitiers, France to hear the story of Blanche Monnier, an aristocrat's daughter that loved love and wouldn't break up with her boyfriend, even if it meant being locked up for 25 years in total darkness. Then we head to Tacoma, Washington to talk about the kidnapping (turned horrible scavenger hunt) of nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistoryp...
Episode 42 - Poitiers, France & Tacoma, WA (Worst. Scavenger Hunt. Ever.)
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBToday we're heading to Poitiers, France to hear the story of Blanche Monnier, an aristocrat's daughter that loved love and wouldn't break up with her boyfriend, even if it meant being locked up for 25 years in total darkness. Then we head to Tacoma, Washington to talk about the kidnapping (turned horrible scavenger hunt) of nine-year-old George Weyerhaeuser. Hopefully, you're horrified. Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistoryp...
Terrible Today - Buenos Aires, Argentina & Baltimore, MD
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBToday’s episode features stories from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Baltimore, MD! Reasons to Listen this Week: A unicorn with a crowbar Young child criminals A Helicopter mom The devil's pesos The saga of the naked American man A very flattered cop Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Patch Patch Patch Daily Mail Daily Mai...
Terrible Today - Buenos Aires, Argentina & Baltimore, MD
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBToday’s episode features stories from Buenos Aires, Argentina and Baltimore, MD! Reasons to Listen this Week: A unicorn with a crowbar Young child criminals A Helicopter mom The devil's pesos The saga of the naked American man A very flattered cop Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Patch Patch Patch Daily Mail Daily Mai...
41 - Buenos Aires, Argentina & Baltimore, MD (Serial Killer Bingo)
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWe are heading to South America (Buenos Aires to be exact) to learn about the child killer Cayetano Santos Godino - and by child killer we literally mean a child that kills. Then Rachel tells us the incredible story of Edgar Allen Poe's life and mysterious death. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: extreme violence, violence to children, child death, assault Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Source...
Episode 41 - Buenos Aires, Argentina & Baltimore, MD (Serial Killer Bingo)
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBWe are heading to South America (Buenos Aires to be exact) to learn about the child killer Cayetano Santos Godino - and by child killer we literally mean a child that kills. Then Rachel tells us the incredible story of Edgar Allen Poe's life and mysterious death. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: extreme violence, violence to children, child death, assault Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Source...
Terrible Today - Tennessee & North Carolina
August 24, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBToday’s episode features stories from New York City and some amazing tornado survival stories! Reasons to Listen this Week: A Petty (Back) Hoe Shake and Bake Meth Labs A Fake Ransom A Fish with Human Teeth Brass Knuckles How to Lose Friends and End Up In Jail Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Huffington Post - Bulldozer H...
Episode 40 - Cleveland, TN & Dare County, NC (Forty, Flirty and Thriving!)
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBFirst, Rachel heads to Cleveland, Tennessee, and shares the tragic tale of Nina Craigmiles and her family -- plus the hauntings that followed! Then, Emily visits Dare County, North Carolina to share the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and offers some possible explanations for what happened to the 115 colonists. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: colonization, child death, hauntings Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.ho...
40 - Cleveland, TN & Dare County, NC (Forty, Flirty and Thriving!)
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBFirst, Rachel heads to Cleveland, Tennessee, and shares the tragic tale of Nina Craigmiles and her family -- plus the hauntings that followed! Then, Emily visits Dare County, North Carolina to share the history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and offers some possible explanations for what happened to the 115 colonists. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: colonization, child death, hauntings Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.ho...
Terrible Today - Queens, NY & Amazing Tornado Survivals
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBToday’s episode features stories from New York City and some amazing tornado survival stories! Reasons to Listen this Week: A Wannabe Banksy Tornado Survivor Stories Lawnmowing Under the Influence A Quacking Child Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: ABC News KHOU Click 2 Houston UPI Click Orlando HuffPost Support the sh...
39 - New York, New York & Xenia, OH (Knock It Off, Ya Numbskull!)
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBFirst, Emily takes on the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese - and the (supposed) 38 people who were bystanders to her murder. Then, Rachel talks about the super storm that birthed 148 tornadoes that swept across 13 states, causing massive destruction -- especially to Xenia, Ohio. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: rape, natural disasters Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Simply Psychol...
Episode 39 - New York, New York & Xenia, OH (Knock It Off, Ya Numbskull!)
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBFirst, Emily takes on the infamous murder of Kitty Genovese - and the (supposed) 38 people who were bystanders to her murder. Then, Rachel talks about the super storm that birthed 148 tornadoes that swept across 13 states, causing massive destruction -- especially to Xenia, Ohio. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: rape, natural disasters Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horriblehistorypodcast.com Sources: Simply Psychol...
Terrible Today - Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Ohio and Portugal! Reasons to Listen this Week: Bitey wild cats Petty pennies Zombie worms A Thieving Spook An Urge to Eat a Candle Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: ABC News KHOU Click 2 Houston UPI Click Orlando HuffPost Support the show Thank you so much for listening! We would ...
38 - Texas City, TX & Gainesville, GA (Boats, Boats, Boats & Hoes!)
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis week, Rachel travels to Texas City, Texas to share the terrible story of the Texas City Disaster - a listener recommendation! Then, Emily heads to Georgia to talk about Lake Lanier (another listener recommendation!) and the horrible way this lake was created, the haunting by the Lady in the Blue, and the insane number of deaths that happen there each year. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: spooky stories Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new m...
Episode 38 - Texas City, TX & Gainesville, GA (Boats, Boats, Boats & Hoes!)
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBThis week, Rachel travels to Texas City, Texas to share the terrible story of the Texas City Disaster - a listener recommendation! Then, Emily heads to Georgia to talk about Lake Lanier (another listener recommendation!) and the horrible way this lake was created, the haunting by the Lady in the Blue, and the insane number of deaths that happen there each year. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: spooky stories Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new m...
Terrible Today - Ohio & Portugal
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s episode features stories from Ohio and Portugal! Reasons to Listen this Week: Aggravated menacing A Fake Ass (Full of Cocaine) A Dick in a Van Porn at the Airport Salsa Inspired Stabbing Unique Portuguese Expressions Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Cleveland Huffpost Huffpost Loyalty Lobby New York Post ...
Terrible Today - Ohio & Portugal
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday’s episode features stories from Ohio and Portugal! Reasons to Listen this Week: Aggravated menacing A Fake Ass (Full of Cocaine) A Dick in a Van Porn at the Airport Salsa Inspired Stabbing Unique Portuguese Expressions Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Cleveland Huffpost Huffpost Loyalty Lobby New York Post ...
Episode 37 - Mansfield, OH & Lisbon, Portugal (A Comedy of Errors)
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis week, Rachel travels to Mansfield, Ohio to share a variety of stories about the Ohio State Reformatory - from the horrible conditions, to the Mad Dog killers, to the hauntings that followed. Then Emily heads overseas to Lisbon, Portugal to tell the story of one of Portugal's first serial killers, Diogo Alves. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, gruesome violence Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horribleh...
37 - Mansfield, OH & Lisbon, Portugal (A Comedy of Errors)
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBThis week, Rachel travels to Mansfield, Ohio to share a variety of stories about the Ohio State Reformatory - from the horrible conditions, to the Mad Dog killers, to the hauntings that followed. Then Emily heads overseas to Lisbon, Portugal to tell the story of one of Portugal's first serial killers, Diogo Alves. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, gruesome violence Learn more about Horrible History, contact us and check out our new merch store at: www.horribleh...
Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Strange Birth Stories
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBToday’s episode features stories from Los Angeles, CA and three stories of babies being born in the wrong places -- like cars and parking lots and gas stations! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistoryp...
Episode 36 - Los Angeles, CA (A Trauma Trifle)
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week, Rachel and Emily both travel to Los Angeles, CA. First Rachel tackles a big story, another tale of folie à deux and two of the 70s' most feared serial killers: the Hillside Stranglers. Then, Emily tells the story of obstetrics nurse Norma Jean Armistead, a horrible woman that went way too far to have a baby. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, gruesome violence, stillbirth/miscarriage Recommendation: Check out our friend TK's podcast, For the Love of H...
36 - Los Angeles, CA (A Trauma Trifle)
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week, Rachel and Emily both travel to Los Angeles, CA. First Rachel tackles a big story, another tale of folie à deux and two of the 70s' most feared serial killers: the Hillside Stranglers. Then, Emily tells the story of obstetrics nurse Norma Jean Armistead, a horrible woman that went way too far to have a baby. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, gruesome violence, stillbirth/miscarriage Recommendation: Check out our friend TK's podcast, For the Love of H...
36 - Los Angeles, CA (A Trauma Trifle)
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60 MBThis week, Rachel and Emily both travel to Los Angeles, CA. First Rachel tackles a big story, another tale of folie à deux and two of the 70s' most feared serial killers: the Hillside Stranglers. Then, Emily tells the story of obstetrics nurse Norma Jean Armistead, a horrible woman that went way too far to have a baby. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: sexual assault, gruesome violence, stillbirth/miscarriage Recommendation: Check out our friend TK's podcast, For the Love of H...
Terrible Today - Chicago, IL & Key West, FL
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBToday’s episode features stories from Chicago, IL & Key West, FL. A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: ...
35 - Chicago, IL & Key West, FL (Coffins: Buy One, Get One Free)
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn Episode 35 of Horrible History, Emily takes us to Chicago to learn about one of the true stories behind the murderess row (inspiration for Chicago the musical). We learn about Tillie Klimek, a black widow and all-around shitty person that loved arsenic! Then Rachel creeps us all out by sharing the story of Robert Gene Otto, a little boy (and eventual man) that had a weird relationship with a haunted doll. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: child death, haunted children Recom...
Episode 35 - Chicago, IL & Key West, FL (Coffins: Buy One, Get One Free)
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn Episode 35 of Horrible History, Emily takes us to Chicago to learn about one of the true stories behind the murderess row (inspiration for Chicago the musical). We learn about Tillie Klimek, a black widow and all-around shitty person that loved arsenic! Then Rachel creeps us all out by sharing the story of Robert Gene Otto, a little boy (and eventual man) that had a weird relationship with a haunted doll. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: child death, haunted children Recom...
35 - Chicago, IL & Key West, FL (Coffins: Buy One, Get One Free)
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBOn Episode 35 of Horrible History, Emily takes us to Chicago to learn about one of the true stories behind the murderess row (inspiration for Chicago the musical). We learn about Tillie Klimek, a black widow and all-around shitty person that loved arsenic! Then Rachel creeps us all out by sharing the story of Robert Gene Otto, a little boy (and eventual man) that had a weird relationship with a haunted doll. Hopefully, you're horrified. Trigger Warning: child death, haunted children Recom...
Terrible Today - Queens, NY & Clear Lake, IA
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday’s episode features stories from Queens, NY & Clear Lake, IA. A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about...
34 - Queens, NY & Clear Lake, IA (Why the Streamers?)
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn Episode 34, Emily tells us about the terrible story behind an infamous headline: Headless Body in Topless Bar. Then, Rachel shares about the life and death of Buddy Holly. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: plane crash, dismemberment Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Politico NPR Biography Vacation Idea Sir...
Episode 34 - Queens, NY & Clear Lake, IA (Why the Streamers?)
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBOn Episode 34, Emily tells us about the terrible story behind an infamous headline: Headless Body in Topless Bar. Then, Rachel shares about the life and death of Buddy Holly. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: plane crash, dismemberment Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all about your options on our website! Sources: Politico NPR Biography Vacation Idea Sir...
Terrible Today - Anaheim, CA & London, England
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday’s episode features stories from Anaheim, CA and London, England! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Learn all a...
33 - London, England & Anaheim, CA (Project Dragonfly)
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Episode 33, Rachel tells us the tale of King Henry VIII - a beheading-happy king who married anything with a uterus. Then, Emily talks about the kidnapping and murder of Dorothy Jane Scott - and the very creepy phone calls that plagued her and her family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, miscarriage, stillbirth, beheading Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your H...
Episode 33 - London, England & Anaheim, CA (Project Dragonfly)
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Episode 33, Rachel tells us the tale of King Henry VIII - a beheading-happy king who married anything with a uterus. Then, Emily talks about the kidnapping and murder of Dorothy Jane Scott - and the very creepy phone calls that plagued her and her family. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, miscarriage, stillbirth, beheading Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your H...
Terrible Today - Mongolia & Upstate New York
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday’s episode features stories from Mongolia and Upstate New York! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Buy Us a Cof...
Episode 32 - Mongolia & Seneca Falls, NY (A Little Bit Genocide-y)
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn Episode 32, Emily talks about another one of history's most ruthless rulers, Genghis Khan. Then, Rachel digs into the origin of 'bloomers' - a piece of clothing that almost derailed the women's suffrage movement - and their creator Amelia Bloomer. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Buy Us a Coffee - www.bu...
32 - Mongolia & Seneca Falls, NY (A Little Bit Genocide-y)
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBOn Episode 32, Emily talks about another one of history's most ruthless rulers, Genghis Khan. Then, Rachel digs into the origin of 'bloomers' - a piece of clothing that almost derailed the women's suffrage movement - and their creator Amelia Bloomer. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Buy Us a Coffee - www.bu...
Terrible Today - Hungary & Stockholm, Sweden
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBToday’s episode features stories from Hungary and Stockholm, Sweden! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Buy Us a Cof...
31 - Hungary & Stockholm, Sweden (The Party Has Just Begun!)
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn Episode 31, Emily talks about one of history's most ruthless rulers, Attila the Hun. Plus, spoiler, next week she will be talking about Ghengis Khan so that we can all decide "Who Is Worse!?" Then, Rachel digs into the minds of hostages by sharing the story of the bank robbery of Sveriges Kreditbanken and the first known instance of Stockholm Syndrome. Content/Trigger Warnings: gruesome violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: horrible...
Episode 31 - Hungary & Stockholm, Sweden (The Party Has Just Begun!)
June 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBOn Episode 31, Emily talks about one of history's most ruthless rulers, Attila the Hun. Plus, spoiler, next week she will be talking about Ghengis Khan so that we can all decide "Who Is Worse!?" Then, Rachel digs into the minds of hostages by sharing the story of the bank robbery of Sveriges Kreditbanken and the first known instance of Stockholm Syndrome. Content/Trigger Warnings: gruesome violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: horrible...
Terrible Today - St. Petersburg, Russia & Chicago, IL
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBToday’s episode features stories from St. Petersburg, Russia and Chicago, IL - including a follow-up on a previous story! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [...
Episode 30 - St. Petersburg, Russia & Chicago, IL (Damnit, Rasputin!)
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week Rachel takes on some of Russia's most recognizable historic figures -- the Romanovs. She also says the word "cock" about 100 times in reference to Rasputin. You've been warned. Then, Emily tells the little-known story of Paul Fronczak, a one-day-old baby stolen from a Chicago hospital. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: child abuse, gruesome violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: horriblehistorypodcast@gmail...
30 - St. Petersburg, Russia & Chicago, IL (Damnit, Rasputin!)
June 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBThis week Rachel takes on some of Russia's most recognizable historic figures -- the Romanovs. She also says the word "cock" about 100 times in reference to Rasputin. You've been warned. Then, Emily tells the little-known story of Paul Fronczak, a one-day-old baby stolen from a Chicago hospital. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: child abuse, gruesome violence Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod TikTok: @horriblehistorypod Email: horriblehistorypodcast@gmail...
Terrible Today - Omaha, NE & New York City, NY
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBToday’s episode features stories from Omaha and NYC! A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod Twitter: @thehorriblepod Email: [email protected] Support Your Hosts: Buy Us a Coffee - www.buymea...
29 - Omaha, NE & New York City, NY (Who Pooped On Your Pillow?)
June 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBThis week Rachel honors her upcoming / past trip to Nebraska by talking about Louise Vinciquerra, a lady criminal and bootlegger that was Omaha's baddest bitch back in the day. Then, Emily goes to New York, New York and tells the infamous story of Typhoid Mary, aka Mary Mallon, aka patient zero for Typhoid in many, many households in NYC in the early 1900s. Hopefully, you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: pedophilia, child sexual abuse Contact Us: Instagram: @horriblehistorypod T...