Hashtag History

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the Tylenol poisonings that occurred in 1982 and resulted in the deaths of seven innocent people. To this day, no one has been charged with the crime. Rachel and Leah discuss possible suspects, Johnson & Johnson's response to the incident, and the changes made in pharmaceutical industries as a result of this devastation.

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- Rachel and Leah

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about Jane Stanford, the co-owner of infamous Stanford University here in California. What most people don't know though is that Jane Stanford...was murdered! Or was she? Tune into this extra special episode that includes all of Rachel's and Leah's favorite things: History (duh!), murder (DUN DUN DUN), and discussions about our hometown, Sacramento, California!

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- Rachel and Leah

We're back for Season Three! And to kick things off, Leah is taking over this Season Premiere! This week on Hashtag History, Leah is talking all about the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 which was the last of a series of Scottish revolts against their British rulers in an effort to restore a Catholic Stewart to the English throne. Join us for some yummy drinks (and maybe some carrots?) while Leah teaches Rachel all about something in History that Rachel knows nothing about! 

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This week on Hashtag History, we are celebrating the Season Finale of Season Two with a special two-part segment about the John F. Kennedy Assassination. We are joined by reoccurring guest, Kelly Boyles, the owner of Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento (a coffee and milkshake shop based on U.S. Presidents). The JFK Assassination has long been one of the greatest controversies in American History...and rightfully so. In this week's episode, we conclude the story of the assassination by diving into Kennedy's death and autopsy, Lyndon B. Johnson's swearing in, the Warren Commission, and all things conspiracy theory!

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Finally, be sure to check out Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento for a delicious milkshake or coffee named after a U.S. President!

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- Rachel and Leah

This week on Hashtag History, we are celebrating the Season Finale of Season Two with a special two-part segment about the John F. Kennedy Assassination. We are joined by reoccurring guest, Kelly Boyles, the owner of Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento (a coffee and milkshake shop based on U.S. Presidents). The JFK Assassination has long been one of the greatest controversies in American History...and rightfully so. In this week's episode, we learn about Kennedy's upbringing, his severe medical condition, his race for the presidency, and all the details behind that infamous trip to Dallas, Texas in November of 1963. While we stick to the generally accepted facts presented by the Warren Commission in this episode, don't you worry! We dive into all things conspiracy in Part Two of the JFK Assassination coming out next week!

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Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com.

Finally, be sure to check out Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento for a delicious milkshake or coffee named after a U.S. President! 

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- Rachel and Leah

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the lesser-known Kennedy Assassination: The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Only five years after John F. Kennedy's assassination, Robert ("Bobby") Kennedy sadly followed in his brother's footsteps. And not just in his race for the presidency; he too was assassinated by a "lone" assassin...or was he? Join us as we talk about the RFK Assassination and the many questions and conspiracy that come along with it.

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This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the Great Fire of Rome that occurred in 64 AD and wiped out a third of the City! Who was responsible for the fire? Christians? Nero? Or could the whole fire have been accidental?

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- Rachel and Leah

This week on Hashtag History, we are debunking the many myths of the Winchester Mystery House constructed by Sarah Winchester for a non-stop thirty-eight years! Rachel took a tour to the infamous Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California and reports back on her first-hand experiences, some hardcore history truths, and the long-standing myths and rumors that have surrounded Mrs. Winchester's mysterious house for hundreds of years.

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This week on Hashtag History, we are diving into the "other side" of world-famous singer, Frank Sinatra. While most people know Sinatra as one of the best-selling musicians in the world with over 150 million records sold worldwide, there was a whole other side of Sinatra that most people don't know. This other side reveals a story of Sinatra's arrest and imprisonment, his deep mafia ties, a really violent temper, and an FBI file that contained more than 2,000 pages!

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This week on Hashtag History, we are discussing Roman Emperor, Elagabalus, who has long been considered by historians to be one of Rome's worst and most ill-equipped emperors...EVER. His reign was plagued by religious controversy, crazy parties, and really scandalous sexual exploits. He was married to five different women all while carrying on a committed relationship with a male slave. Meanwhile, on the side, he was sleeping with more men and women that one can count! Elagabalus is also now considered to have possibly been transgender and is one of the first reported cases of a request for gender reassignment surgery. Join us as we break down this super fascinating character in Roman History!

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- Rachel and Leah