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Every city has its own horrible history. Each week hosts Emily Barlean and Rachel Everett-Lozon will venture to two new cities and do a deep dive into a piece of history that you won't read about in the travel brochures--all the horrible, tragic and traumatic things that have happened in the history of the world.

Emily Barlean and Rachel Everett-Lozon

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    2022 Wrapped: Part 2, Our Favorite Moments (Is Your Type Just YOU but Nude?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 162:31


    Happy last day of 2022, friends! Here is your FINAL half of the 2022 Wrapped, Horrible History Style. Here's what you'll hear, and where you can find the full episodes: Happy Hour with Horrible History - Surviving a Plane Crash in the Woods (Protect Your Fucking Shins) - June 8, 202280 - Catalina, California & London, England (Diarrhea for Everyone) - JULY 21, 2022Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 1 - JUNE 21, 2022 81 - Washington D.C. & Vernon, NJ (Bravado and Negligence) - JULY 28, 2022Happy Hour with Horrible History - Mummy Unwrapping Parties (Mining for Brains) - April 6, 202266 - Monza, Italy & Hugo, Oklahoma (Who's the Ignorant Bitch?!) - MARCH 10, 2022Happy Hour with Horrible History - Anatoly Moskvin (How Ed Geins are Made) - June 15, 202260 - Valdivia, Chile & Paradise, MI (A Skin Puzzle) JANUARY 27, 202276 - Montgomery, AL & Boston, MA (You've Got Chutzpah, Here's My Money) - MAY 26, 202279 - Rome, Italy & Paris, France (Menacing Menacing Menacing!) - JULY 07, 2022Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 1 - JUNE 21, 2022 Support the showThank 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 horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.com.

    2022 Wrapped: Part 1, Our Favorite Moments (You Festive Bitch!!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 115:31


    Join Emily and Rachel as they recap the first 11 of 22 favorite moments from the Horrible History 2022 season. Listen in and hear our commentary intermixed as we listen together live! Patrons can check out the video that includes all of our funny faces, laughs, and added commentary that didn't make the cut. Here's what DID make the cut:61 - New York, NY & Clarksville, TN (Andrew Jackson: Ghost Hunter) - FEBRUARY 03, 202278 - Guangdong, China & Lima, Peru (Death by Five Machete Chops) - JUNE 09, 2022Where in the World - In Space (Do Boobs Float in Space?) - March 16, 202258 - Las Vegas, NV & Columbus, OH (We're Back Bitches!) JANUARY 13, 2022Terrible Today - El Paso, TX & Wyoming - FEBRUARY 22, 202275 - Galveston, TX & St. Petersburg, Russia (Suck on that, Baby!) - MAY 19, 2022Happy Hour with Horrible History - Aileen Wurnous (It's My Chin Chocolate!) - June 29, 2022Terrible Today - Germany & Salt Lake City, UT - MAY 10, 202273 - Salem, OR & Hamilton, OH (We Don't Talk about Brudos) - APRIL 28, 202268 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22) - MARCH 24, 202271 - Exeter, England & Seward, NE (Foiled Again!) - APRIL 14, 2022Thank 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 horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.com.Support the showThank 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 horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.com.

    85 - Red Bluff, CA & Calais, France (Pray the Sociopathy Away)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 105:51


    Trigger Warning: sexual assault, physical abuse, torture, claustrophobia First, Emily shares the story of "The Girl in the Box" - Colleen Stan, who survived 7 years of torture and capture. Then, Rachel tells us about the ultimate dick-swinging contest between Henry VIII of England François I of France. Sources: All That's InterestingCrime InvestigationsDistractifyNews.comPeople v. Hooker Case File Smithsonian MagazineHistoric UKTrip AdvisorWanderlogThe Travel MagazineHRPSupport the showThank 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 horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.com.

    84 - Chicago, IL & New Dehli, India (That's On the [Big Red] Nose)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 123:58


    Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a MinorFirst, Rachel shares the horrific tale of John Wayne Gacy, the killer clown. Then, Emily takes on a lighter story and shares information about the Champawat Tiger, a tigress that killed 463 people in the early 1900s. +++Sources: MediumViceAll That's InterestingWicked WeIMDBFind a GraveWikipediaSword and ScaleNonprofit Sector NewsBiographyGrungeNewsweekSpotifySpotifyPeacock TVAmazonAETVChicago TributeMysterious ChicagoSupport the show

    83 - Milwaukee, WI & Bolzano, Italy (Surrrprise, We're Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 144:37


    Trigger Warning(s) - rape, substance abuse, mental illness, cannibalism, sexual assault, suicidal ideation, murder and dismemberment with graphic details, necrophilia, sexual assault of a child, stories involving unjust treatment of people of colorFirst, Emily heads to Milwaukee, WI to tell the longest, most horrific story she's ever told... the Milwaukee Monster, Jeffrey Dahmer. Then Rachel shares a tremendously interesting story of Ötzi, a glacier mummy from the Copper Age, who, thanks to extraordinary circumstances, has been preserved down to the present day.Hopefully, you're horrified... Sources: AETV - Steven HicksCrime MuseumAll That's Interesting RankerThe Chronicle Practical PieCrime ReadsTime GraphicsTime Graphics 2Time Graphics 3Course HeroReappropriateIMBDCourse Hero 2Reams of StoriesThe Jeffrey Dahmer Files, Documentary on NetflixConversations with a Killer, Documentary on Netflix Our Plant Based WorldCafe MonikaIcemanSupport the show

    Important Announcement: Horrible History Series Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 12:26


    Beautiful, wonderful friends of Horrible History - we are both happy and sad to announce that we have decided to sunset the podcast. Please listen to this short episode to hear more about why, find out about timing for our finale episode and learn more about a merch sale!To submit a recommendation for our FINALE (Submissions close September 30)To order your final pieces of Horrible History merch at 50% off (Sale through September 30) We love you so much and hope you understand our decision. We are looking forward to one, mega, finale episode in October! Love, Emily & Rachel Support the show

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 90:14


    This week on Horrible History, Emily tells us an onion of a story with layer after layer about the Aokigahara Forest in Japan. Then, Rachel heads to Scottsdale to tell the story of Steven Steinberg, a man accused of the murder of his wife Elena Steinberg by stabbing her 26 times in 1981, in Scottsdale, Arizona - while sleepwalking. Hopefully you're horrified. Content/Trigger Warnings: - Suicide Suicide Resources: 988Suicide Prevention ResourcesFind a Therapist: Psychology Today Sources: Vice Documentary Atlas ObscuraNipponFacts & DetailsNational GeographicSupport the show

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 114:47


    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 BlogWashington PostHistory.comBattlefieldsHistory.comWikipedia - Daniel SicklesWikipedia - WhistIron BrigaderSupport the show

    80 - Catalina, California & London, England (Diarrhea for Everyone)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 79:37


    Hi friends! Thanks for bearing with us as we took a little break last week to deal with life. We're back today with Episode 80! First, Rachel talks about Natalie Wood, beloved Hollywood starlet whose death has never truly been solved. Oh, and PS, Christopher Walken was there. Then Emily shares the history of the Bethlehem Royal Hospital an insane asylum that was so horrific it created a new term for mayhem. Trigger Warnings: Rape, Police Brutality, Suicide Sources: Britannica BiographyAll That's InterestingLove CatalinaVisit Catalina IslandTrip AdvisorWikipedia La TimesSupport the show

    79 - Rome, Italy & Paris, France (Menacing Menacing Menacing!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 75:25


    We're back from our Summer Hiatus and once again Emily and Rachel have the same brain. First, Emily goes to Rome, Italy to cover one of the first independent female artists - Artemisia Gentileschi - a woman who was wronged by a man and then spent her life trying to elevate women in art. Then, Rachel heads to the Louvre in Paris to tell us about all of the times when the Mona Lisa was attacked. Trigger Warnings: Rape Support the show

    Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 32:56


    Our final episode of Terrible Today for Summer Hiatus. Here are a few reasons to listen: Reasons to Listen: Just a little light treasonSex tips if you've got the pox We're too cynical to be influencersThe feminists are winning! Kids don't discriminate about toiletsA fartrepreneur follow up Support the show

    Summer Hiatus Episode 3 - Unsolved Mysteries (Explain That, Fat Shamers!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 51:41


    Today's episode of Happy Hour covers four unsolved mysteries of science. First, Mary Reeser, a woman who seemed to spontaneously combust; then, a man from the nonexistent country of Taured; next, 5,000 birds that committed suicide on New Year's Eve; and finally a story of reincarnation. What do you believe? Trigger Warning: SuicideContact Us:Instagram: @horriblehistorypodTwitter: @thehorriblepodEmail: horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show:Let us know you like Horrible History.Buy Us a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/horriblehistoryPatreon - www.patreon.com/horriblehistoryPatrons get early access and exclusive content!Support the show

    Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 21:28


    Week two of our Summer Hiatus -- and lots of strange happenings around the world! Here are a few reasons to listen this week: Reasons to Listen: Baby names are hardWe put the "candy" in cannabisThe worst neighborsExtreme bottomless brunchThe self-named Scandal QueenFleshlight wants people to be afraid of how horny they areSupport the show

    Summer Hiatus Episode 2 - The Death of Princess Di (Winter is Coming)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 48:48


    This week for our Summer Hiatus episode, check out this old episode of Happy Hour with Horrible History about the death of the People's Princess - Princess Diana. Enjoy this special look into what it is like to be a patron of Horrible History. Hopefully you're horrified. Support the show

    Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 19:25


    This week Emily and Rachel are on summer hiatus, so episodes are not related to specific story locations. Trust us, they're still really really good. Reasons to Listen:Vandalism is more fun with cakeA Josh Battle RoyaleA cockroach villianThe cutest thing to ever break and enterJoe Biden's presidency isn't the best, but it's also not an emergency So many unanswered questions about sex with a plane. Support the show

    Summer Hiatus Episode 1 - The Dexter Copycat Killer (#SaveRachel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 39:19


    Hello friends! As you heard last week on the main, we are taking a brief summer hiatus in June. Never fear, though, you still will get content from Horrible History while we're away. For our non-patrons, please enjoy this sneak peek into what it's like to be a patron! Listen to Rachel tell the story of Mark Twitchell, the Dexter Copycat Killer. And, Patrons, you are still getting new content! You'll get access to a brand new Happy Hour each week. Head over to Patreon and check it out now. Support the show

    Terrible Today - Peru & China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 17:08


    This week on Terrible Today, Emily heads to Peru and Rachel travels to China to share some of the wacky happenings that have taken place recently in those locations. Reasons to ListenKnock knock, who's there? It's me, I'm alive.  The most drastic avoidance of marriage possible Yabba dabba do! A Flinstone-inspired vehicle Humiliation in the workplaceThe cutest alpaca in the world, allegedly Bomb threat gone wrong Sources: Global TimesGlobal TimesGlobal TimesRepublic World Daily Mail Buzzfeed NewsSupport the show

    Episode 78 - Guangdong, China & Lima, Peru (Death by Five Machete Chops)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 57:08


    We've got two bad bitches this week on Horrible History. First, Rachel heads to Guangdong, China to share the story of Ching Shih, a Chinese pirate leader who was active in the South China Sea from 1801 to 1810. Then, Emily heads to Lima, Peru to share the horrifying tale of Juliane Koepcke, the 17-year-old woman who was the sole survivor of the LANSA Flight 508 plane crash, then survived 11 days alone in the Amazon rainforest. Hopefully, you're horrified. Sources:All That's Interesting NY TimesHoney NineSupport the show

    Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Fart Jokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 21:18


    This week on Terrible Today, Rachel is an over-achiever and goes back to California AND covers three stories about cops, in honor of her story about the murder of Sherri Rasmussen. Emily, on the other hand, does what Emily does best and tells fart jokes. Reasons to Listen:Actually terrible newsA gift for someone who has everything An erect penis that just keeps getting worseThe husband ALWAYS does it Stupid criminalsSo many fart bunsSupport the show

    Episode 77 - Van Nuys, CA & Cameroon, Africa (Your Friendly Neighborhood Best Friend)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 81:10


    This week on Horrible History, Rachel heads to Van Nuys, California to tell an insane story that involves a decades-long who-done-it, a bad bitch, a hero dad, a jealous ex, and a fuck boi.   The murder of Sherri Rasmussen. Then, Emily heads to Africa to talk about the 1986 disaster: the Lake Nyos explosion that killed over 1,700 people. Hopefully, you're horrified!Sources: Support the show

    Terrible Today - Alabama & Boston, MA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 19:31


    This week on Terrible Today, Emily heads to Alabama and Rachel revisits Boston, Massachusetts. Reasons to Listen: A party bus full of minorsWeird Alabama lawsA naked woman in a golf cartRevenge on Subway sandwichesA Karen calling 911 Lube disaster at the USPSSources:HuffpostHuffpostYellow Hammer NewsPatchPatchPatchSupport the show

    Episode 76 - Montgomery, AL & Boston, MA (You've Got Chutzpah, Here's My Money)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 67:12


    This week on Horrible History, Emily heads to Montgomery, Alabama to tell the story of baaadddd bitttchhh Viola Luizzo, an American civil rights activist killed by the KKK in March 1965. Then, Rachel tells the story of Charles Ponzi, an Italian swindler and con artist whose name is where we get the term "Ponzi Scheme." Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: NPRWashington Post Detroit Historical MIWFIgnatius NYCCNNBritannica TimeWikipedia Biography Smithsonian MagSupport the show

    Terrible Today - Galveston, TX & Royal Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 17:56


    This week on Terrible Today Emily heads back to Galveston, Texas and Rachel tells four crazy rumors about royals from past and present. Reasons to Listen: Historic misogynyMeddling KarensRoyal Macabre TheoriesTwerking without MasksIgnorant Bitches doing their Best Australian AccentStupid Texas Laws  Support the show

    Episode 75 - Galveston, TX & St. Petersburg, Russia (Suck on that, Baby!)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 90:13


    Trigger Warning: child abuse and neglect, animal abuse, pregnancy loss, loss of a childThis week on Horrible History Emily heads to Galveston, Texas to tell us the story of the 1900 Hurricane - one of the deadliest natural disasters in history. Then, Rachel brings home a big one - the story of Catherine the Great. Hopefully, you're horrified. Sources: https://www.1900storm.com/https://www.npr.org/2017/11/30/566950355/the-tempest-at-galveston-we-knew-there-was-a-storm-coming-but-we-had-no-ideahttps://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/weather/2021/09/08/galveston-storm-of-1900--a-look-back-at-the-deadliest-storm https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-catherine-the-greathttp://www.kyrackramer.com/2018/01/17/the-last-king-of-poland-and-the-empress-who-loved-him/https://www.historyhit.com/the-most-important-lovers-of-catherine-the-great/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a32525488/catherine-the-great-husband-peter-murder-real-story/ Massie, Robert K.. Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman (p. 146). Random House Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.https://www.biography.com/royalty/catherine-iihttps://www.timetoast.com/timelines/catherine-ii-the-great https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-hccc-worldhistory2/chapter/catherines-domestic-policies/#:~:text=During%20her%20reign%2C%20Catherine%20gave,serfs%2C%20and%20non%2DRussianshttps://www.history.co.uk/article/historys-greatest-love-affair-catherine-the-great-and-grigory-potemkin https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great https://www.pinterest.com/pin/243124079873982590/#:~:text=Count%20Alexei%20Grigorievich%20Bobrinsky%20(11,by%20Fyodor%20Rokotov%2C%20circa%201760s https://www.britannica.com/biography/Paul-emperor-of-Russia http://www.unofficialroyalty.com/prince-platon-alexandrovich-zubov-lover-of-catherine-ii-the-great-of-russia/ Support the show

    Terrible Today - The Craziest Articles on the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 23:04


    This week on Terrible Today, we follow up the Johnny Depp v. Amber Heard episode with a special episode featuring the six craziest articles we could find on the internet. Reasons to Listen: Babies literally entering to Enter SandmanDoll heads from your nightmaresRyan Reynold's shenanigans Stupid art thieves Is that a crossbow in your pants or are you just happy to see us? The actual worst visit to a porta potty everSupport the show

    Terrible Today Mega Episode - Depp v. Heard (Who Pooped the Bed!?)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 52:41


    A very special, giant episode of Terrible Today. By special request, Rachel and Emily share a breakdown of the Amber Heard v. Johnny Depp relationship and defamation trial. Trigger Warning: sexual abuse, domestic violenceReasons to Listen: A detailed timeline of the Heard Depp relationship Get to the bottom of who pooped the bedLearn about Histrionic Behavior DisordersTikTok Psychology Support the show

    Terrible Today - Germany & Salt Lake City, UT

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 20:10


    This week on Terrible Today, Rachel heads back to Germany and Emily goes to Salt Lake City, UT. Here are some reasons to listen: Horrifying nipplesSomebody smurfed upGoat Man and his alleged front-tailThe economy impacts wild boars, tooA prize at the bottom of a tampon box! Spoilers, it's drugs. Don't stretch your penisSupport the show

    Episode 74 - Lubeck, Germany & Salt Lake City, UT (A Convenient and Unprovable Answer)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 70:49


    This week on Horrible History Rachel heads to Lubeck, Germany to tell us the tale of Germany's Revenge Mother, Marianne Bachmeier. Then, Emily goes to Salt Lake City, UT to talk about three devious men - a pervy governor, a criminal and a grave robber. Hopefully, you're horrified. Sources: Support the show

    Terrible Today - Oregon & Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 15:48


    This week on Terrible Today, Emily heads back to Ohio and Rachel goes to Oregon. Here are some reasons to listen: Breaking, Entering & CleaningSteve the RoosterA Reminder that Pigs will Eat Anything Vigilantes Need Tacos, TooThe Sexiest First NameA Man Who REALLY Hates Portland Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 73 - Salem, OR & Hamilton, OH (We Don't Talk about Brudos)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 67:28


    This week, for Episode 73, Rachel heads to Salem, Oregon to talk about the one and only Jerry Brudos. Then, Emily tells the terrible story of the Easter Massacre of the Ruppert family in Hamilton, Ohio in 1975.  Hopefully, you're horrified!Sources: MurderpediaAmerican Hauntings Ink All That's InterestingBiographyOSH MuseumSalem Community MarketsHoneywood WineryThe Famous PeopleMurderpediaFind a GraveFacebookBooks Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Denver, CO & Illinois

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 17:05


    This week Emily heads back to Illinois and Rachel shares stories from Denver, Colorado. Reasons to Listen:An accidental jailingThe freshest human headsPants-whiskeyNotice: Stop. Pooping. In. Halls.Free shoesDenver's weird lawsSources: Huffington PostHuffington PostHuffington Post Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 72 - Denver, CO & Mattoon, Illinois (We're Not Mad, We're Just Disappointed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 78:20


    This week, for Episode 72, Rachel stays close to home and visits Denver, CO to talk about the maybe haunted, definitely horrible Cheesman Park. This park used to be a cemetery and now is a park, but ... how many bodies were left unmoved?? Then, Emily heads to Mattoon, Illinois (near Springfield) and talks about the Mad Gasser of Mattoon! Was it mass malice or mass hysteria...? Hopefully, you're horrified! Sources: Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Nebraska and England

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 17:51


    This week on Terrible Today, Emily and Rachel head to Nebraska and England, respectively. Here are some lovely reasons to listen: A complaint about thespiansA wannabe Will FerrellThe Evel Knievel of PepperoniA criminal just needs to focus on himselfA biscuit faux pasThere aren't any litter boxes at school SourcesHuffpostHuffpostWGN RadioMirror UKIndependent Daily Mail UKSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 71 - Exeter, England & Seward, NE (Foiled Again!)

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 53:07


    First, Rachel heads to Exeter, England to talk about John Lee: The Man They Could Not Hang. Then, Emily shares the story of Warren Clough, the first person convicted of murder in Seward, Nebraska. Hopefully, you're horrified!Sources: Exploding BakeryRam MuseumExeter Cathedral Solo Sophie Cult of WeirdSmithsonian MagazineMurder Research  British Newspaper Archive County of Seward NEIAGEN WebHistory NebraskaGoogle Books   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Egypt & Pittsburg, PA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 18:54


    This week, Rachel heads to Pittsburg and Emily goes to Egypt. Reasons to Listen: An ungrateful smoking chimpanzeeCriminal napping An uneventful sarcophagus openingStupid criminals committing arson Sexy cupcakes are always funnyFisticuffs over a burgerSources: EconomistPhilly VoiceAhram Online Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 70 - Cairo, Egypt & Pittsburg, PA (The OG Participation Trophy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 83:00


    This 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 TripGo Ahead ToursNotable BiographiesOwlcationLibrary of Social ScienceNational Geographic KidsBritannica History.comHistory.comLive ScienceNational GeographicNPRNBC NewsNotable BiographiesHistory MuseumDuckstersHistory.comSmithsonian JourneysSI EDUSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 19:54


    This week on Terrible Today, stories from Paris, France & San Francisco, CA.Reasons to Listen: Poop patrol Mispronounced French namesSo many snakesOverly-public urinals Partying criminals Naked dining Sources: NewserHuffpostHuffpostAll That's InterestingNBCWFXR TVSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 69 - Paris, France & San Francisco, CA (Suspend Your Disbelief, Bitch!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 67:45


    This 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 WeekUntappdThrillistCurry Up NowSF GateHaggin MuseumWikipedia - Emma LeDouxSoundings MagSci HiSmithsonian MagAncient OriginsVice Geri WaltonSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Oakland, CA & Maine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 18:12


    This week on Terrible Today, stories from Oakland, CA and Bar Harbor, ME.Reasons to Listen: A self-conscious squirrelChildren are scarier than bearsDon't get between a man and his burgerKing's Hawaiian sits on a throne of liesStupid criminals in carsA man in a wall Sources: East Bay TimesClick 2 HoustonSilicon ValleyAP NewsPress HeraldNews Center MaineSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 68 - Oakland, CA & Bar Harbor, ME (A Beef Jerky Catch 22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 62:00


    Trigger 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 WebThe Sun Visit OaklandOakland Aviation MuseumRoyal CoffeeHome of Chicken and WafflesHistory.comBritannicaHistory.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Delaware & Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 14:53


    This week on Terrible Today, stories from Delaware and Ukraine. Reasons to Listen: Delaware can't spell its own nameBadass Ukrainian grandmaThere are consequences to robbing storesBadass Ukrainian sailors An unidentified funky smellRussian men just thinking with their dicks  Sources: Mirror UKThe HillDaily MailW TopCorrectionsUSA TodaySupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 67 - New Castle, DE & Kyiv, Ukraine (Sauerkraut and Prejudice)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 69:37


    This 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 TavernVisit DelawareOnly In Your StateThe True Crime DatabaseWikipediaDelaware TodayNational WW2 MuseumSmithsonian MagazineThe WorldSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Ohio & Nun Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 19:38


    This week on Terrible Today, stories from Ohio and nuns in the news. Reasons to Listen: A Gambling NunA pooper on the looseSHIT EVERYWHEREA nun Ed GeinStupid criminalsSledding nunsThe worst roommate Sources: Toledo BladeThe Smoking GunThe Lantern Metro Co UKNews ABS CBNNY PostSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 66 - Monza, Italy & Hugo, Oklahoma (Who's the Ignorant Bitch?!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 71:18


    In 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: MediumHistory Learning SiteAsk a CatholicCircus DinerAll That's InterestingThe Human MarvelsUp to DateWikipedia - Annie JonesST ST World The GuardianSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Florida & Mount Everest Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 17:20


    In 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 EverestIf you're going to scare your friend, make sure they aren't armedA yeti modelSo many bouncing bitsA pool avalanche Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 65 - Cape Canaveral, FL & Kathmandu, Nepal (A Schrodinger's Cat Situation)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 74:30


    In 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 MagazineMount EverestBusiness InsiderWikipedia – Death Zone Pub MedWikipedia – Hannelore SchmatzAll That's InterestingSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Bad Hygiene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 18:26


    In 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 hygieneA hearse at a children's hospitalNostalgia for the avian fluToo many toilet punsThe cheesiest criminal Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 64 - Los Angeles, CA (Baby Psychopath)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 87:21


    Trigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, RapeIn 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.comSources:All That's InterestingBritannica Criminal Minds FandomEl Paso TimesThe WrapCBS NewsEsquireMurderpediaCrime MuseumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - El Paso, TX & Wyoming

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 27:00


    This week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from El Paso, Texas and Wyoming. Reasons to Listen: Facebook marketplace ringsContraband bolognaBe nice to retail workersA modern-day cavemanSweaty criminalsA savage obituarySources:Fayotteville Observer NewsweekDaily MailJack FM CasperKiss CasperKGABSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Episode 63 - El Paso, TX & Rawlins, WY (Pin the Nipple on the Doctor)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 74:40


    Trigger Warning: Gratuitous Violence, RapeIn 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.comSources:Crime ViralSerial Killers Podcast  Wyoming Carbon CountyWyoming HistoryWyoming Frontier PrisonZ MenuCowboy State DailyWyoming Carbon CountyCult of WeirdAustralian MuseumSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

    Terrible Today - Nebraska & Colorado Springs, CO

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 11:45


    This week on Terrible Today we are covering stories from Nebraska and Colorado Springs, CO. Reasons to Listen: A very overdue parking ticketShitty karmaA Naked wedding crasherAdorable thievesA murder in someone's pantsA man loosing his shit The smelliest confession Sources:WestwordNews TimesHuffpostHuffpostSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/horriblehistory)

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