Horrible History

We're breaking pattern in Episode 17 for Rachel to take on a solo episode. The murderous black widow, Belle Gunness, and her 40+ victims deserved an episode of their own. Listen in to hear how she lured men to her farm and then *poof* they disappeared without a trace...    

Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Child Murder

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Sources:

• Legends of America
• Last Podcast on the Left 
• Last Podcast on the Left

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Today’s episode features stories from Montreal, Canada, and some of America's stupidest criminal athletes. 

A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. 

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Sources:  

• MTL Blog
• MTL Blog
• MTL Blog
• Sportscasting
• CBS Sports  

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Today, Emily heads to  North Brookfield, Massachusetts to share the terribly sad story of Boston Beaneater catcher, Marty Bergen.  Then Rachel tells the story of Montreal's premier jeweler (not) J. Albert Guay who had a narcissistic and sinister plot to get rid of his wife. Plus, hear about Emily's terrifying visit to the Precious Moments Museum. Hopefully you’re horrified!

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Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Suicide, Child Murder, Mental Illness

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Sources:

• Wikipedia
• Macleans 
• Find a Grave
• Trip Advisor
• Murderpedia
• New Yorker 
• Our Game
• Baseball Essential
• New England Historical Society 
• This Day in Baseball 

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Today’s episode features stories from East St. Louis and Chicago. So many *stupid criminals* to make fun of ... but also, good opportunities to make fun of your hosts, especially when Emily can't figure out how to pronounce egregious. 

A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode.

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Sources:  

• Huffpost
• Huffpost
• CBS News

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Our final episode of February's Black History Series takes us to Illinois. First, Rachel goes back to Chicago to talk about the incredible life of Fred Hampton and his horrible murder. Then, Emily goes to East St. Louis, IL to share the gruesome details of the 1917 East St. Louis Race Riots (better described as a straight-up massacre). Hopefully, you’re horrified!

Content/Trigger Warnings: Graphic Violence, Gruesome Details, Police Brutality, Violence

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Sources:

• Smithsonian Magazine
• PBS 
• Teen Vogue
• Teaching History
• Black Past
• River Front Times 
• Wikipedia
• History.com
• Britannica
• History.com
• Good Reads

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Today’s episode features stories from Florida and Mississippi. Hear many stupid criminal stories from Mi-ss-i-ss-i-pp-i and infamous Florida Man stories and headlines that almost make Emily and Rachel pee their pants. 

A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. 

Contact Us: 

• Instagram: @horriblehistorypod 
• Twitter: @thehorriblepod 
• Email: [email protected] 

Support the Show: 

• Let us know you like Horrible History.
• Buy Us a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/horriblehistory
• Patreon - www.patreon.com/horriblehistory 
• Patrons get early access and exclusive content!

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Our third episode in our Black History Series! Today, Emily heads to Mims, Florida - about 45 miles from Orlando - to tell the story of Harry and Harriette Moore, a badass couple that stood up against racism and became the first martyrs of the Civil Rights movement. Then Rachel tells the incredible story of Fannie Lou Hamer, one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the civil and voting rights movement. Hopefully, you’re horrified!

Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence

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Sources:

• SNC Digital
• Bible Gateway
• American Rhetoric
• New York Times
• RSP Health
• Montgomery County MS
• Women's History
• History.com
• Zinned Project
• NAACP  

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Today’s episode features stories from Birmingham, Alabama and Seattle, Washington. So many *stupid criminals* to make fun of, including an odd number of tasers, naked people and church brawls. 

A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode. 

Contact Us: 

• Instagram: @horriblehistorypod 
• Twitter: @thehorriblepod 
• Email: [email protected] 

Support the Show: 

• Let us know you like Horrible History.
• Buy Us a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/horriblehistory
• Patreon - www.patreon.com/horriblehistory 
• Patrons get early access and exclusive content!

Sources:

• Patch
•  CBS News 
• Seattle PI
•   

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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Welcome to the second episode of our Black History Series! Today, Rachel heads to Seattle, WA to discuss the murder of Berry Lawson. Then Emily heads to Birmingham, AL to cover the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, a KKK terrorist attack that killed 4 little girls and injured 20+. Hopefully, you’re horrified!

Content/Trigger Warnings: Violence, Police Brutality, Child Murder 

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• Help this little podcast grow! $5 and up Patrons get early access, plus access to Happy Hour with Horrible History.

Sources:

• NPR
• WBUR
• History.com
• SPL Center
• University of Washington
• University of Washington 
  
  

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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 [email protected].

Today’s episode features stories from Georgia and Philadelphia. So many *stupid criminals* to make fun of. 

A supplement to our longer Horrible History episodes, this weekly tiny episode will focus on ridiculous, lighter crime stories from the years 1987-present. Each week we’ll share Terrible Today stories featuring news articles from the places we visited in the previous week’s main episode.

Contact Us: 

• Instagram: @horriblehistorypod 
• Twitter: @thehorriblepod 
• Email: [email protected] 

Support the Show: 

• Let us know you like Horrible History.
• Buy Us a Coffee: www.buymeacoffee.com/horriblehistory
• Patreon - www.patreon.com/horriblehistory 

Patrons get early access and exclusive content!

Sources:  

• Philly Voice
•  Philly Voice Twitter Porn
• LA Times

Intro Music: “Creeper” - Oliver Lyu

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 [email protected].