This week on Historia Obscura: how a devastating smog killed thousands of Londoners in just five days (suggested by a Historia Obscura fan). Special thanks to Patreon subscriber SoDakZak! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the division between two political parties in a South American nation cost the lives of hundreds of thousands of people (suggested by: Diego from Tampa, Florida). Special thanks to Patreon subscriber SoDakZak! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how one of the most despised individuals in human history had a relative who disliked him just as much. Special thanks to Patreon subscriber SoDakZak! Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how seven hours of bombing led to eventual victory in the Pacific (suggested by: Josh from New Jersey). Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the United States colonized and founded a new nation across the ocean. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a currently democratic and prosperous nation used to be an unstable dictatorship. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how Japan was able to invade and occupy part of the United States for over a year. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how the only person ever to be elected to Congress from prison pulled it off. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how a prosperous, democratic nation became one of the most despotic regimes in the world today. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!

This week on Historia Obscura: how three of the most evil men in history became friends in the most unusual of circumstances. Subscribe to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/historiaobscura!