Historable

This week, Deanna talks about the history of women’s right to vote around the world.  Hear about the global fight along with a deep dive into the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. 

We are wrapping up this year's Spooky Month series with a trip to the very spooky city of New Orleans! This week, Deanna tells us all about the mysterious Casket Girls of NOLA. These French women were sent to the city in 1728 in order to find husbands....but instead found a not so warm welcome to their new home. Then the spookiness began.......

Is poisoned Halloween candy a true threat or urban legend? This week, Deanna talks about Halloween sadism, which is the alleged practice of using Halloween treats to harm children. Learn about the history of these warnings, how society has contributed to it and the accuracy (or embellished inaccuracy) of these stories!

It's the 19th Century in France, you're all dressed up and your date comes to pick you up for dinner...and a morgue? This week, Michelle tells us all about the famous public attraction that was the Paris Morgue. Dead bodies were put on display for all to see and this hotspot attracted up to 40,000 people a day. While entertainment for the masses, this institution also lead to the identification of many bodies found in the Seine.  Hear about how it came to be and the popularity of this unconventional tourist stop.

This week, Chicago spookiness continues….in the form of America’s first known serial killer. Michelle tells us the story of the Devil in the White City, H.H. Holmes. This con man turned killer used the World’s Fair to his advantage and lured unsuspecting guests to his infamous Murder Castle. While the Castle is gone, his legacy remains. 

To kick off spooky month at Historable Podcast, Deanna takes us on a haunted tour of our favorite city - Chicago! Years of history have left their mark on many of the bars, parks and locations we hold near and dear to our hearts. From Al Capone's spirit chilling at a downtown hotel to a spirit named Sharon throwing books off the shelves - Chicago is home to many spooky inhabitants!

Alphonse Capone may be the most infamous gangster in American history with his reign during the Prohibition era as the co-founder and boss of the Chicago Outfit. Known for his multi-million dollar operation in bootlegging, prostitution and gambling - Al made his mark on the organized crime scene. In this episode, Michelle tells us all about the life and times of Scarface and how he took the Roaring 20s to a whole new level in our beloved city. 

The city of Chicago is cool - the Flag of Chicago is even cooler.  This week, Michelle explains how the flag represents some really interesting history of our beloved city! So listen up and get ready to learn how to give a proper Chicago Handshake, or drink one rather. 

On September 8, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. This week, Michelle tells us all about how she came to be Queen and highlights some of her greatest accomplishments along the way. Her reign of over 70 years was the longest of any British monarch and she did so much during that time. From Jubliees, to being a mechanic in WW2 and driving around town - she lived quite the life!

Nellie Bly (born Elizabeth Cochran) was a female pioneer in investigative journalism. Some of her major accomplishments include her 1887 exposé on the conditions of asylum patients at Blackwell's Island in New York City and her report of her 72-day trip around the world. Tune in this week to hear all about her life and about her many adventures!