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Horrible History

True Crime

Every 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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Description:

Every 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.

Language:

English


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

12/31/2022
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: 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.

Duration:02:41:57

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

12/22/2022
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: 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 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.

Duration:01:55:31

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

11/30/2022
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.

Duration:01:45:51

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

10/25/2022
Trigger Warnings: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Minor First, 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 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.

Duration:02:03:29

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

9/27/2022
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 color First, 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 StoriesOur Plant Based WorldCafe MonikaIceman 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.

Duration:02:24:37

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

8/4/2022
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 Elana 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 ResourcesPsychology Today Sources: Vice Documentary Atlas ObscuraNipponFacts & DetailsNational Geographic 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.

Duration:01:30:13

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

7/28/2022
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: Women History BlogWashington PostHistory.comBattlefieldsHistory.comWikipedia - Daniel SicklesWikipedia - WhistIron BrigaderSupport 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.

Duration:01:54:47

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

7/21/2022
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 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.

Duration:01:19:37

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

7/7/2022
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 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.

Duration:01:15:25

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Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 3

7/5/2022
Our final episode of Terrible Today for Summer Hiatus. Here are a few reasons to listen: Reasons to Listen: 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.

Duration:00:32:56

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

6/30/2022
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: Suicide Contact Us: horriblehistorypodcast@gmail.comSupport the Show: www.buymeacoffee.com/horriblehistorywww.patreon.com/horriblehistoryPatrons get early access and exclusive content! 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.

Duration:00:51:41

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Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 2

6/28/2022
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: 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.

Duration:00:21:28

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

6/23/2022
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 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.

Duration:00:48:48

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Terrible Today - Summer Hiatus, Episode 1

6/21/2022
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: 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.

Duration:00:19:25

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

6/16/2022
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 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.

Duration:00:39:18

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Terrible Today - Peru & China

6/14/2022
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 Listen Sources: Global TimesGlobal TimesGlobal TimesRepublic World Daily Mail Buzzfeed News 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.

Duration:00:17:08

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

6/9/2022
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 NineWiki Travel Trip.comWikipedia - A-Ma TempleWikipedia - Mazu HistoryTrip.comRankerHistory of YesterdayYouTube 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.

Duration:00:57:08

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Terrible Today - Los Angeles, CA & Fart Jokes

6/7/2022
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: 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.

Duration:00:21:18

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

6/2/2022
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 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.

Duration:01:21:10

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Terrible Today - Alabama & Boston, MA

5/31/2022
This week on Terrible Today, Emily heads to Alabama and Rachel revisits Boston, Massachusetts. Reasons to Listen: Sources: HuffpostHuffpostYellow Hammer NewsPatchPatchPatch 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.

Duration:00:19:31