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English, Investigative journalism, 1 season, 151 episodes, 5 days, 3 hours, 1 minute
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Bailey Sarian, a professional makeup artist & true crime connoisseur, is taking her expertise from her popular YouTube series, Murder, Mystery & Makeup, and expanding into the podcast world with Dark History! Each week, she will explore the chilling stories of the dark past from US and World History that they don't teach you in school!
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148: Top 3 Ancient Torture Techniques: Forgotten Punishments of the Past

Friends... tickets are available until November 12th to watch a replay of MURDER MYSTERY & MAKEUP - A Live Digital Premiere over to https://moment.co/mmm I aired my first ever live event on October 15. And it's honestly really hard to explain how much fun it all was. We laughed, we got spiritual and I shared some things I've never really talked about before. Vulnerability! Thank you, to everyone, who bought tickets and joined me. I'll never forget this experience. Now... if you missed the event... don't you worry. I got you. For the next 28 days, you can still buy a ticket to watch MMM Live. Now why would you buy a ticket to a live event that is no longer live, you ask? Good question. Well... this is an exclusive episode that cannot be seen anywhere else. Including YouTube. After November 12th... this story, all the hot gos and insider makeup tips are... POOF... gone forever. *** GET TICKETS at https://moment.co/mmm *** This was a one night only event you don't want to miss and it cannot be seen anywhere else but Moment by Patreon. _________ Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I’ve been watching a lot of scary movies because… hello… It's Halloween. ‘Tis the season. So I put on an old classic… SAW. A couple of years ago, we did a Dark History episode on Ancient Torture. And that alone was *way* scarier than Saw.  I went back and looked into my notes for that episode and girl… I forgot that there are all of these torture techniques we didn’t get to get into. And let’s just say… they’re keeping me up at night. These torture techniques are *creative* to say the least. So join me on this journey… again! For the Dark History of Ancient Torture… part 2!  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory. We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - aUse code [DARKHISTORY] for 15% off your first purchase at https://www.LumeDeodorant.com. For a limited time, our listeners get 10%  off your first bidet order at https://www.HelloTUSHY.com with promo code DARKHISTORY.
10/23/202457 minutes, 1 second
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147: Mail Order Brides, Lesbian Romance Novels, and Ancient Zombies? The Dark History of Vampires

Friends... tickets are available until November 12th to watch a replay of MURDER MYSTERY & MAKEUP - A Live Digital Premiere over to https://moment.co/mmm. I aired my first ever live event on October 15. And it's honestly really hard to explain how much fun it all was. We laughed, we got spiritual and I shared some things I've never really talked about before. Vulnerability! Thank you, to everyone, who bought tickets and joined me. I'll never forget this experience. Now... if you missed the event... don't you worry. I got you. For the next 28 days, you can still buy a ticket to watch MMM Live. Now why would you buy a ticket to a live event that is no longer live, you ask? Good question. Well... this is an exclusive episode that cannot be seen anywhere else. Including YouTube. After November 12th... this story, all the hot gos and insider makeup tips are... POOF... gone forever. ***GET TICKETS at https://moment.co/mmm*** This was a one night only event you don't want to miss and it cannot be seen anywhere else but Moment by Patreon. _______ Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I was trying to pull together a last minute Halloween costume for a party, and I was like maybe a sexy vampire? And then I got to thinking… why is it that all vampires are hot? If we started with Dracula, how did we get here? How did we get to Edward Cullen and Buffy and vampires basically being the sexiest villains out there?  Well friends, I got to the bottom of it. Spoiler alert, it involves a toxic relationship between a famous poet and his doctor, French mail-order brides being sent to America, and lesbian vampire erotica.  I appreciate you coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Lead your eCommerce business into a smarter future with the shipping software that delivers. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. Shop SKIMS Bras at https://www.SKIMS.com. Now available in 62 sizes… 30A - 46H. Be sure to let them know I sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY.  There’s more to imagine when you listen. Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY.
10/16/202453 minutes, 55 seconds
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146: Death by Oujia Board? Murder by Monopoly? The Dark History of Board Games

For tickets to MURDER MYSTERY & MAKEUP - A Live Digital Premiere... head to moment.co/mmm. I wanted to do something special for all my incredible fans as a thank you. So... for the first time ever... you can be part of an exclusive, LIVE Murder Mystery & Makeup episode. That's right, LIVE BABY. ***GET TICKETS at moment.co/mmm*** There's going to be some special surprises, some limited edition Merch and live chatting with you guys. This is a one night only event you don't want to miss and it cannot be seen anywhere else but Moment by Patreon. _______ Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I don’t know about you, but the second summer is over, I’m pulling out the pumpkins, I’m lighting my candles, and I am ready to let Halloween take over. When I was going through my closet looking for Joan’s Halloween costumes, something fell from the shelf straight onto my head. It was my Ouija board. And look… I don’t know if it’s because of spooky season or what, but it spooked me.  I mean yeah, it’s *just* a board game… but it *is* communicating with spirits...allegedly. It made me wonder… why are we letting kids casually communicate with the dead?  So I got to searching. Turns out, there is a long, wild history behind the Ouija board, and some of America’s most popular board games. And a lot of their stories end in *murder.*  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. _______ Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.  Get 10 FREE meals at https://www.HelloFresh.com/freedarkhistory. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan.  Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  Head to https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
10/9/202457 minutes, 20 seconds
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145: Ruby Ridge, Waco, & the bombing that TERRIFIED America | Dark History

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Most of us here at Dark History know about the Waco massacre. But nobody really talks about how the Waco massacre led to the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in United States history.  And the story of how we got there is *WILD.* I’m talking Doomsday preppers, a Neo Nazi book that still inspires people today, and a whole lot of weird cult stuff. This is... The Dark History of the Oklahoma City Bombing.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ______ For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY.  For FREE breakfast for life go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/freedarkhistory. One free breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. 
9/18/202449 minutes, 21 seconds
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144: Death to Disco, Dancing, and Jazz!? The Men Who Ruined Music | Dark History

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Whether it was some priests back in the 1500s, a narc who worked for the U.S. government or a Chicago-based DJ who just *HATED* disco music… there always seemed to be some disappointing man taking the fun out of it all. So today… I put together a very fun episode for you… today we are going to expose THE MEN WHO RUINED MUSIC! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in tomorrow for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.  Head to https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
9/11/202454 minutes, 20 seconds
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143: The Joanie Awards! The only award show where everyone is dead | Dark History

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!  How the *HELL* are we at *ANOTHER* Joanie’s episode already?! I feel like we *JUST* did the last one… like… a week ago. Anyway… I’m so excited. I *LOVE* the Joanies. It’s just such a fun way to recap the season, revisit my favorite episodes and brush up on some wild cocktail facts that you may have forgotten about. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Right now, Hungryroot is offering Dark History listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Start your free online visit today at https://www.forhers.com/DARKHISTORY for your personalized weight loss treatment options. Hers Weight Loss includes compounded products which are not approved nor verified for safety or effectiveness by FDA. Prescription products require a provider consultation. Restrictions apply. Actual price to customer will depend on product and subscription plan purchase. Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory. 
9/4/202443 minutes, 39 seconds
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142: The Dark History of The Guinness Family: Your Favorite Beer is CURSED!

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! In the US, we have The Kennedys, but here are so many other families in history that are just as rich and influential. Sometimes more. And over in Ireland… they have the Guinness family. Yes, that Guinness. The beer your ex boyfriend loved… a little too much. Also the people who somehow became responsible for those World Record books? But when I started to get into it… I was shocked. I mean I thought the Kennedy Curse was bad. This was *WAY* worse. This family has been a part of some of the biggest events in Ireland’s history, and they have some serious skeletons in the closet.  I appreciate you coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  There’s more to imagine when you listen. Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARK HISTORY  Shop the SKIMS Soft Lounge Collection at https://www.SKIMS.com. After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.
8/21/202441 minutes, 24 seconds
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141: The Dark History of Designer Babies: Creating the "Perfect" Child & playing god

Over the last hundred years, some WILD stuff has gone down in the world of genetics. Did you know that Stalin was once approached to be a sperm donor to create a perfect baby? Or that Jeffrey Epstein had a secret plan to create a squad of genius children on a mysterious ranch in New Mexico? Or that one man created a sperm bank that ONLY accepted “donations” from Nobel Prize winning scientists? Well, we’re gonna get into all that and more in this episode. This is the Dark History of… Designer Babies.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.  For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY. 
8/14/202445 minutes, 52 seconds
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140: The Funeral Industry is a SCAM! The Dark History of Death

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with death. Between Dark History and Murder  Mystery & Makeup, it comes up *all* the time. But recently, I realized when people talk about death, they only talk about the event leading up to death--not what happens after. If you’re in America, dying isn’t necessarily about being remembered. It’s very freaking stressful. And… expensive. The industry makes over 20 billion dollars a year. So it got me thinking… why do we do this? Does it have to be this way? And who the hell is profiting off of all this death?  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ You can sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and get your first audiobook free! Just visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY to get started. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.COM and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.  Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  For a limited time, kids eat FREE! Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistorykids to unlock this exclusive offer. That’s one free kids’ meal per box for two months while your subscription is active. 
8/7/202459 minutes, 18 seconds
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139: Dark History: Half Man… Half Pig?! The Bloody Truth Behind Organ Transplants

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I stumbled upon this wild story around 3am the other day. It's about Claire Sylvia, who faced serious heart issues and underwent a successful heart transplant. However, upon waking up, she suddenly craved beer and Chicken McNugget, things she had never really enjoyed. It turned out her donor, upon investigation, had a deep love for both. The more Claire learned about him, the more she realized she had adopted aspects of his personality. It got me thinking—does this phenomenon occur with every organ transplant? And now they're talking about using pig hearts—will we all start behaving like pigs next? So many questions! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/DARKHISTORY to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Head to https://www.acorns.com/darkhistory or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARK HISTORY 
7/24/202447 minutes, 34 seconds
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138: Dark History: Debutante Balls, Prom, & Daughters for sale?

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Some of us loved Prom. Some of us thought it was stupid. Some of us didn’t even go. But why do we even do it? And when did Prom start? Turns out… the roots of this high school tradition goes back centuries and involves something *VERY* controversial. This is the Dark History of… Debutante Balls & Prom. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in tomorrow for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Shop the SKIMS Soft Lounge Collection at SKIMS.com.After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select Dark History in the dropdown menu that follows. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.  Now’s the best time to get started at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory and get $100 off… that’s $25 off your first 4 Fixes for a limited time only. Must redeem within 7 days of sign up. Offer does not include Kids Fixes.
7/17/202455 minutes, 12 seconds
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137: The Dark History of Gossip: Cancel Culture Started WAY Earlier Than You Think

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!  Gossip has played a *VERY* important role throughout history. It brings us together and makes us feel like we know our favorite celebrities or people in power, but it can also tear us apart. But who paved the way for gossip to be what it is today? Well, this is the Dark History of Gossip. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in tomorrow for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.  Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY. 
7/10/202452 minutes, 58 seconds
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136: Dark History: Killer Lemonade and the Unknown Truth of Energy Drinks

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Look… I grew up in the early 2000s. I essentially had a Blue Ultra Monster glued in my hand at all times. And to be honest… I have no clue where energy drinks even came from.  So what is the story? Who invented them? And why are we so obsessed with caffeine? Well friends… I found some answers.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistoryapps for FREE appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while subscription is active.  Sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial and your first audiobook is free. Visit https://www.audible.com/DARK HISTORY. For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY. Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory and get $20 off your first fix.
6/19/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
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135: Dark History: Trafficked & Beheaded!? The REAL Story behind your Disney Favs

Hi friends, happy Tuesday! Once upon a time, bedtime stories were straight-up R-rated. Kids were being tucked in to tales about cannibalism, SA, body mutilation, and so much more. And the best part is, these stories are still around… but disguised… as your favorite *Disney* movies. That’s right, some of your favorite childhood memories have absolutely *horrific* origin stories.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY. Check Out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
6/12/202440 minutes, 6 seconds
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134: Dark History: Meet the Gritty Gals who Shot up America’s Wild West

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Everything you think you know about women in America’s Wild West is *WRONG.* I feel like we’ve been convinced that women back then were just quietly knitting, churning butter and popping out kids left and right. But THESE ladies? They were rough… they were tough… and they were smart and rebellious. And their legacies are just as complex as the men. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at SKIMS.com. Now available in sizes XXS - 4X. If you haven't yet, be sure to let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to https://www.shipstation.com and use code DARKHISTORY to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.
6/5/202452 minutes, 13 seconds
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133: Dark History: The Unknown Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Do you know the other woman who was a huge force behind the Underground railroad? I know what you're thinking, and no… I’m not talking about Harriet Tubman. Turns out there's another person we rarely talk about. And the Underground Railroad is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to her accomplishments. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY. We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY.
5/22/202445 minutes, 44 seconds
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132: Dark History: Doctor or Dealer? How celeb doctors destroyed American icons

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! People put their lives in the hands of doctors every day, but what if those doctors aren't so trustworthy? We've got a pair of crazy stories for you today...  Dr. Max "Feelgood"  Jacobson, who spent his career injecting politicians and Hollywood elite with his "feelgood" amphetamine vitamin cocktail till they were hooked, and Dr. Conrad Murray, the man who gave Michael Jackson a lethal dose of sedatives. But how did these crooked doctors get away with it for so long? I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND  Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/darkhistory, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to https://www.Quince.com/darkhistory for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 
5/15/202449 minutes, 15 seconds
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131: The Dark History of "The Lavender Scare": An Unknown War on Queer American Citizens

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! I recently came across this story about something called “The Lavender Scare.” I was like omg… first of all, what a beautiful name. Sounds nice, what is it? And turns out, it was a government sponsored witch hunt, hellbent on ruining the lives of millions of gay people in America… and nobody really talks about it. If you were targeted in the Lavender Scare, your life was over. Pack your bags. You’re moving back to Oklahoma. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505
5/8/202454 minutes, 6 seconds
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130: Dark History: The Hidden Truth Behind the Challenger Explosion

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The Challenger disaster is considered one of the worst tragedies in American history. It’s seared into our minds. But do we have any idea what went wrong? Like… why did it happen and who is responsible? So friends… I dug deep and found some answers. And lemme tell ya… I got some questions for NASA. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian, Dunia McNeily from 3arts, Kevin Grosch, and Matt Enlow From Made In Network Writers: Katie Burris, Xander Elmore,  Allyson Philobos, Joey Scavuzzo, and Bailey Sarian Research provided by: Coleen Smith Production Lead: Brian Jaggers Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin  Production Management: Ross Woodruff Hair: Prince Angel Makeup: Roni Herrera I'm your host --  Bailey Sarian ________ Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners.
4/17/202441 minutes, 54 seconds
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129: Dark History: How a Shakespeare Play Caused New York's Deadliest Riot

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Did you know one of America’s deadliest riots actually started inside a theater in New York. But instead of a drunk senator causing the chaos--I'm looking at you, Lauren Boebert--it was caused by two actors, with decades of beef between them. And this beef turned into blood in the streets...and I *NEVER* hear anyone talking about it! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Head on over to https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. 
4/10/202448 minutes
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128: The Dark History of The Kennedys: America's Cursed Royal Family

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! The story of the Kennedy’s has been so romanticized by the media over the years. People are *obsessed* with them. I personally have never understood it, because I just assumed they were like an old money family that wiggled their way into politics and partied their life away because they could. But no… they were so much more than that. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ You can get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  go to https://www.Hungryroot.com/darkhistory, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. 
4/3/202458 minutes, 34 seconds
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127: The Dark History of Pigeons: Rats With Wings or Unknown Heroes?

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Never in history has there been a more unappreciated animal than the pigeon. Most people think they are just disease infected rats with wings. Right? But actually, pigeons were our companions for centuries. All they wanted to do was help us send our silly little messages and stop wars, and what did they get in return? A whole lot of injustice, that's for sure. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. Want some cool Bailey Merch? Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things. Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/DARKHISTORY to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code DARKHISTORY at checkout to save five dollars off your order! Right now just for our listeners you can get a 20% discount when you visit https://www.cbdistillery.com and use code DARKHISTORY for 20% off. 
3/27/202443 minutes, 40 seconds
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126: Dark History: Wait... WHO'S paying for the Olympics?

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Now, before the Olympics were a thing, it was really just a bunch of Greek competitions about testing physical limits. They had no fancy ass equipment or Nike sponsorships. But since then, a lot of people have been abused, and  cities have been destroyed. And apparently, people like you and I pay for the Olympics to exist!? Are they even uniting and inspiring us? And with such a hefty price tag, are they even worth it? I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 _______ Style that makes you feel as good as you look—get started today at https://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory. Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/darkhistory50 and use code darkhistory50 to get 50% off.  Visit https://www.TheFreezePipe.com and use code DARKHISTORY for 10% off your entire order. 
3/20/20241 hour, 5 minutes, 17 seconds
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125: Dark History: Thousands of Women Died in These Secret Asylums

Hi friends, happy almost St. Patty’s Day! I’ll be honest with you… it’s hard to shock me anymore. So when I tell you that this story that I found *SHOOK ME* to my core… you know it’s for real. While I was looking into lesser-known Irish history, I kept reading about these things called the Magdalene Laundries. And while something like “laundry” seems innocent enough, this story is anything but that. These Catholic Church corruption-founded facilities destroyed the lives of countless women, and justice has yet to be served–even to this day. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ Go to https://www.Quince.com/darkhistory for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Go to https://www.magicspoon.com/DARKHISTORY to grab a variety pack and try it today! And be sure to use our promo code DARKHISTORY at checkout to save five dollars off your order!  _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
3/13/202452 minutes, 34 seconds
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124: Dark History: Was this demonic 90s toy SPYING on us!?

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Remember Beanie Baby Mania? It was INSANE. Everyone thought these things would be worth thousands. And then outta nowhere, Furby showed up and completely changed the game, terrorizing kids and adults alike with those creepy little eyes and phrases. If you’re a 90s kid like me, chances are you had one of these iconic toys. But what if I told you the fads that had our parents duking it out in the Toys “R” Us parking lot ended up being…well, just fads? I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Dark History is an Audioboom Original. _______ The Fits Everybody collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X. You can shop now at https://www.SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over seventy five dollars! After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select DARK HISTORY in the dropdown menu that follows. We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars!  Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Go check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
3/6/20241 hour, 12 minutes, 51 seconds
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123: The Dark History of Hedy Lamarr: You can Thank this Hollywood Bombshell for Wifi

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Did you know the person who paved the way for the invention of Wifii was one of the most controversial actresses in Hollywood? I know. Random! Today’s episode is about the one, the only, Hedy Lamarr. It turns out, we owe Hedy A LOT. Without her advancements in film and technology, the world would be a VERY different place… She came (onscreen), she saw (war), she conquered (Hollywood). And for that, thanks, Hedy! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Dark History is an Audioboom Original. _______ Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/darkhistory50 and use code darkhistory50 to get 50% off.  Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! 
2/28/20241 hour, 6 minutes, 50 seconds
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122: The Dark History of Childbirth: We’ve been giving birth ALL WRONG

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Despite what some people may say, birth is not a problem that needs solving–it's a natural journey that we just need guidance to help us get through (And of course, doctors, midwives, doulas…you get it). As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized how scary and borderline traumatizing childbirth can be. But not only that… how downright dangerous it is! So on that note, let’s get to it: the Dark History of Childbirth. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  _______ Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  I have a special deal for you: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars!  _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
2/21/20241 hour, 1 minute, 21 seconds
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121: The Dark History of Valentine's Day: Hate Mail, Orgies, and Animal Sacrifice??

Hi friends, happy Valentine's Day! Maybe it’s all the social pressure, but personally, Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday. And I know I’m not alone in that. Sometimes it feels like Valentine’s Day is just one big scam. Like, why is there only *ONE DAY* to show people we love them? Where did all this pressure come from?! Well turns out, Valentine’s Day has a super surprising backstory… I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  Head to https://www.FACTORMEALS.com/darkhistory50 and use code darkhistory50 to get 50% off.  Head on over to https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505 Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
2/14/202458 minutes, 49 seconds
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120: PROOF that the FBI targeted, tracked, and unalived Americans! | The Dark History of COINTELPRO

Hi friends, happy Thursday Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s no secret that the FBI has had a bad reputation for spying, sleuthing, and watchlists. But where did it all begin? At some point, the FBI went from just keeping an eye on people to actively trying to ELIMINATE them. They had their sights set on an up-and-coming inspirational leader from within a growing American movement, and they would do whatever it took to take them down. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the dark waters of… COINTELPRO.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com _______ We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars!  For listeners of the show, Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to https://www.DipseaStories.com/DARKHISTORY.  The Fits Everybody collection and more perfect-fit essentials are available now at https://www.SKIMS.com. Plus, get free shipping on orders over seventy five dollars! After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select Dark History in the dropdown menu that follows. Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d  Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]  Business Related Emails: [email protected] Business Related Mail:  Bailey Sarian  4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300  Burbank, CA 91505
2/7/202448 minutes, 51 seconds
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119: The Petty Creep who led the FBI | The Dark History of J. Edgar Hoover

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. There’s always all this talk about who REALLY has the power in America. So I did a little digging, and discovered a not-so-great guy named J. Edgar Hoover–made famous for his 48-year racist reign over the FBI. And just as we thought, the guys pulling the strings ARE, in fact, also confiscating our nudes! Go figure. Between all the spying, lying, and legal murder of a beloved civil rights leader, J. Edgar Hoover would change America’s relationship to our governing powers–forever. appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  _______ You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.  Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory Dark History Merch-  https://www.baileysarian.com _______ FOLLOW ME AROUND   Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og _______ We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars!  Visit https://www.audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible premium plus for free for 30 days.  Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistoryfree and use code darkhistoryfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. 
1/31/202445 minutes
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118: Nude, rude, and screwed: The Dark History of Nail Salons

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Did you ever consider that the baddest b*tch you know wouldn’t be anywhere without…the fall of Saigon? Turns out, this major historical moment has a LOT to do with the nail salons we spend so much time in today. But just how did these salons get their start? And at what cost do these salons keep us feeling cute? After this episode, I have a whole new level of respect for nail salons. Salute to you, nail techs! I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistoryfree and use code darkhistoryfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  Visit https://www.Audible.com/DARKHISTORY or text DARKHISTORY to 500-500. New users can try Audible free for 30 days.  Get 30% off your first order, plus free shipping today at https://www.Microdose.com, promo code DARKHISTORY. It’s available nationwide. See for yourself why 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. Just go to https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/DARKHISTORY to try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE.
1/17/202458 minutes, 6 seconds
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117: The Dark History of Beauty Standards: Beauty is Pain

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We all know that “beauty” often comes with a high price to pay. I mean, worth it though, right? Who doesn’t like feeling beautiful? But what if I told you that  “beauty” practices throughout history have been down right ugly? And not just any ugly–we’re talking foot binding, bone crushing, pube-plucking ugly. I guess the takeaway is that beauty standards have a shady past. And the question becomes: Who are we doing all this for? I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box–PLUS free Croissants in every box–when you go to https://www.wildgrain.com/DARKHISTORY to start your subscription. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Go check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.Squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.  We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! 
1/10/20241 hour, 7 minutes, 47 seconds
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116: Dark History’s Naughty Gift Guide

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we’ve got a special Dark History gift guide inspired by some of our favorite stories from this season. But while you’re stuffing your stockings, keep in mind that none of these goodies come guilt free! That’s why we’re unpacking the ugly plot behind each of these potential presents.  I appreciate you for coming by, and happy holidays!  Want some cool Bailey Merch?  Shop Dark History Merch: https://www.baileysarian.com For big savings on cold and flu meds, plus discounts on your everyday prescriptions, go to https://www.GoodRX.com/darkhistory.   Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY. To learn more about microdosing THC, go to https://www.Microdose.com and use code DARKHISTORY to get free shipping & 30% off your first order.
12/20/202344 minutes, 54 seconds
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115: How This Icon Dazzled & Duped The Nazis | Josephine Baker pt. 2

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we have part 2 of our Josephine Baker story, and we’re learning how this badass performer-turned-Parisian icon became a lowkey secret agent leading up to WW2. She really did it ALL… We’re talking singing, flying airplanes, working against Hitler, and fighting for racial justice in the USA. You see why I had to make this a two parter!? Josephine used her fame to help others. SO LET’S ALL BE LIKE JOSEPHINE, OKAY?! Be a spy. F*** around. Figure it out. Head to https://www.factormeals.com/darkhistory50/ and use code darkhistory50 to get 50% off. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Head on over to https://www.squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.  Go to https://zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.
12/13/202342 minutes, 24 seconds
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114: The Dark History of Josephine Baker pt. 1: the first influencer was also a spy

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today's story is one that's so juicy it feels like a movie plot. I'm talking about fan favorite Josephine Baker. What if I told you that your favorite celebrity was not just an international superstar but also a secret agent who single-handedly saved thousands of lives? Stay tuned! Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY.  Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistoryfree and use code darkhistoryfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Don’t miss your chance this holiday season to stuff all those stockings with gifts from OUAI. Go to https://www.theouai.com/DARKHISTORY for 15% off sitewide. As a special, limited time offer for our listeners, get $15 off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go https://www.SkylightFrame.com/DARK. 
12/6/202351 minutes, 11 seconds
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113: A billion dollar curse: The Dark History of The Lottery

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Did you know that the largest Powerball jackpot ever won was a mind-blowing 2.04 billion dollars? That's the equivalent of an average American working for 30,000 years. Sounds good, but there's a dark side dating back to the Old Testament. From funding America's birth to winners finding a tragic fate, get ready to explore the shadowy past of the lottery. Get $15 off a Skylight Frame at https://www.SkylightFrame.com/DARK. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions – and manage your money the easy way – by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY. For big savings on cold and flu meds, plus discounts on your everyday prescriptions, go to https://www.GoodRX.com/darkhistory.  Go to https://www.ShipStation.com and use code DARKHISTORY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial.
11/29/202358 minutes, 21 seconds
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112: Real Life Willy Wonka: Freak Candy Disaster that Killed Dozens

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Remember Augustus Gloop, the kid from Willy Wonka who drowned in chocolate? It turns out that happens in real life, too. Yep, candy has been responsible for MANY deaths. Think poisoned candy, a flood of burning molasses, and a chocolate Easter bunny explosion. Turns out candy has a not-so-sweet side, too. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/darkhistoryfree and use code darkhistoryfree for FREE breakfast for life!  Go to https://www.Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Check out https://www.Squarespace.com for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, go to https://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. To learn more about microdosing THC go to https://www.Microdose.com and use code Darkhistory to get free shipping and 30% your first order.
11/15/202359 minutes, 10 seconds
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111: A DOG SAVED THE WAR? Hero Animals You’ve never heard of

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today I’m sharing stories of some of the greatest soldiers of all time- and they’re animals. From the 1000-pound brown bear who destroyed Nazis  to a little terrier who could hear missiles from miles away, honestly these animals are amazing. Grab your Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you go to LiquidIV.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use our code: DARKHISTORY. Try StitchFix today at Stitchfix.com/DARKHISTORY and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix.
11/8/202354 minutes, 18 seconds
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110: Conjugal Visits Could Save America? So Why are they taking them away?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today I’m talking all about conjugal visits, which is basically when prisoners are allowed some private time with a visitor. This topic is already pretty spicy, but finding out the history had me SHOOKETH. From hanky panky bribes to a fear of homosexuality, this is a wild one. Go to https://www.EARTH BREEZE.com/darkhistory for 40% off your first order. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.Apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY when you use code DARKHISTORY.
11/1/202344 minutes
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109: Werewolf Trials, Real Life Dracula, & Where Zombies Actually Come From

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. I’ve been wanting to do an episode on this topic for a while and October is the perfect time, because we’re talking about monsters! Where did monsters even come from? Why do the same weird creatures come up again in different societies all across the world, all throughout time?! Stay tuned for creepy tales filled with werewolves, vampires, and zombies. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to https://www.RocketMoney.com/DARKHISTORY. Go to https://www.ShipStation.com and use code DARKHISTORY today and sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. For big savings on cold and flu meds, plus discounts on your everyday prescriptions, go to https://www.GoodRX.com/darkhistory. 
10/25/202355 minutes, 57 seconds
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108: The Truth About Rasputin: Demonic Wizard or Healing Saint?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. This guy was one of my favorite cartoon characters ever, but it turns out he’s actually based on a super creepy villain. Today we’re talking about Rasputin, the man who was possibly responsible for the fall of the Russian monarchy. He was rumored to be able to speak with animals, have magical healing powers, and even… be immortal?  Go to https://www.theouai.com/DARKHISTORY for 15% off any purchase. Go to https://www.liquidiv.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout for 20% off
10/18/202359 minutes, 36 seconds
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107: Sleep Demons, Ghosts, & Alien Probes: Can Nightmares Really Kill You?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re talking about conspiracy theories, and not the kind your annoying uncle brings up on Thanksgiving, but the spooky fun ones. From the popular Mexican folktale of la llorona, to the government telling us aliens are real, to sleep demons, this is a spooky one. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/50darkhistory and use code 50darkhistory for 50% off plus free shipping! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Try StitchFix today at https://www.StitchFix.com/DARKHISTORY Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE: https://www.ZipRecruiter.com/darkhistory
10/11/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 59 seconds
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106: The Dark History Of Sugar: Slavery, Diabetes, And Addiction

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s October, which means, it’s the start of spooky season. With Halloween coming up, my mouth is watering just thinking about all of the candy I’m going to eat. But I always hear about how bad sugar is, so I wanted to find out why? Is sugar really as addictive as cocaine? Where does it come from? Are there hidden costs? And of course, the answers are darker than I could have ever imagined. Get your first visit for only five dollars at https://www.apostrophe.com/DARKHISTORY and use code DARKHISTORY. Go to https://www.microdose.com and use code DARKHISTORY to get free shipping & 30% off your first order. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.
10/4/20231 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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105: Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta & The Struggle Of America's Farm Workers: The Dark History of the Chicano Movement

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re talking about the Chicano Movement. Before this movement, just saying the word “boycott” could get you SIX MONTHS in prison. And many Americans weren’t even allowed to take a break, drink water, or even use the bathroom. So yeah, this movement was pretty necessary. And it lead to one of the greatest fights for civil rights in US history. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, Ouai, & ShipStation. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
9/27/202351 minutes, 41 seconds
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104: The Secrets of Starbucks - Pumpkin Spiced Lies | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s FALL, baby, and pumpkin spice season is upon us. What better time to do a dark dive into the dirty secrets of Starbucks? From killing thousands of orangutans to racial discrimination, their history is anything but sweet. It’s honestly surprising that they’re still around with all of these scandals. Stay tuned for more Dark History next week! Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, Ouai, & ShipStation. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
9/20/202345 minutes, 59 seconds
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103: The Dark History of U.S. Infrastructure: Train Derailments, Freeway Collapses, and Biblical Floods

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  So, literally a hundred years ago, America got a huge facelift. I’m talking about new water systems, roads, the whole fabric of the country basically. And, SHOCKER, it has not been updated since!!! That’s a long time without a little revamping, and today, I’m shedding some light on the nasty consequences of all that neglect. Episode Advertisers Include: Squarespace, Stitch Fix, Zocdoc, and ZipRecruiter Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
9/13/202345 minutes, 28 seconds
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102: A Free Concert From Hell: Deadly Drugs, Murder and Music | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We all know about Woodstock, right? Peace and love, 60s hippie vibes. But did you know that Woodstock has an evil cousin? Today I’m talking about the Altamont Speedway Festival. And this isn’t your average bad festival- this was a day of bad drug trips, violent beatings, and MURDER! Episode Advertisers Include: Buffy, Hello Fresh, & Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
9/6/20231 hour, 58 seconds
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101: Dark History of Fast Food: Toxic, Tasty, and Targeting You

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today I’m talking about fast food. I don’t know about you, but fast food is my comfort food! But how did our favorite little treat come to be? It all started with a magical vending machine, and fast food is now as addictive as literal drugs. Stay curious my friends & see you next week! Episode Advertisers Include: Good RX, AG1, Doordash, & Rocket Money. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/30/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 29 seconds
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100: Tyson’s Destructive Ways: A Simple Farm Turned Evil Empire | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. The only thing juicier than a rotisserie chicken is the secrets it’s hiding: from hormone-stuffed drumsticks to some unexpected protein in your nuggets (ew, bugs!), we're uncovering the less-than-appetizing truths the chicken industry's been hiding. Brace yourselves, as today's episode is bound to ruffle more than just a few feathers! Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh, Buffy, Apostrophe, & Ouai. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/23/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 28 seconds
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99: Monsanto Chemical Company: The Silent Killer - Agent Orange, Birth Defects and Toxic Cereal | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. In today’s episode, exposing the secrets behind the food we all buy at the grocery store. I’m talking about a company called Monsanto- and if you don’t know them, you should- because they changed the whole course of food history. There’s a lot to cover here, including blood-spitting fish, the deaths of thousands in Alabama, and Vietnam war weapons. Episode Advertisers Include: Zocdoc, Stitchfix, SquareSpace, and ShipStation. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/16/202351 minutes, 29 seconds
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98: Branches of Government: Prison Over Pizza Leftovers? Who’s Really Making Our Laws? | Dark History With Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. This all began because someone stole my pizza from the work fridge- you guys know the feeling, and I just wanted to make that ILLEGAL! So I did a little digging on how laws are actually made, and it turns out there’s some dirty, dirty goss on the branches of government. We’re talking elite dating apps, arguing with your cranky uncle at Thanksgiving, and 13,000 lb doors, so stay tuned for this one. Episode Advertisers Include: HelloFresh, Apostrophe, & Audible. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/9/202346 minutes, 2 seconds
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97: The Secret Lives of America’s Founding Fathers: Who Really Started This Country? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. And welcome to Season 3! We’re kicking off season 3 with all of the juicy secrets of the daddies of America… aka the Founding Fathers. Turns out these guys were more than just a group of white men in funny wigs. I’m talking dog obsessions, pretending to hate slavery, pasta makers, and more. Get ready to learn a LOT more than you expected to know about our Founding Fathers. Episode Advertisers Include: ZipRecruiter, StitchFix, Apostrophe, & DoorDash. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/2/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 12 seconds
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96: Murderous Popcorn Rituals? The Disturbing History You Never Knew | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Popcorn, your favorite movie time snack, was once connected to human sacrifice and gruesome beheadings. That’s right. The history of popcorn involves way more than just popping corn. Let’s dive into the dark, dirty secrets that have been buried beneath the kernels. Episode Advertisers Include: Rocket Money, Liquid IV, & HelloFresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
7/26/202350 minutes, 17 seconds
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95: Sizzling Secrets of Sex Toys | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast! Sex! It's been around since the beginning of our existence. But something else has been around for thousands of years too- sex TOYS. Yes, you heard it right, we have evidence of dildos dating as far back as 30,000 BCE. Get ready to find out the sizzling secrets of how the dildo, and other toys, became how we know them today. Episode Advertisers Include: AG1, Ouai, ZocDoc, & ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
7/19/202353 minutes, 29 seconds
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94: The Joanie Awards! Best, Worst, & Absolute Worst | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. And welcome to the most highly-anticipated event of the year: The Joanie Awards! Dark History's second season has taken us on an exhilarating journey through spine-chilling tales and mind-boggling discoveries. Today, we celebrate the outstanding stories that unfolded in Season 2, honoring the heroes, villains, and douchebags who have shaped history's shadowy tapestry. Episode Advertisers Include: DoorDash, HelloFresh & Manscaped. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
7/12/202354 minutes, 45 seconds
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93: Death by Lipstick: Secrecy, Sorcery & Satanic Rituals Behind Makeup | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. If you watch my videos, you probably know that I LOVE makeup. I buy it, I wear it, I bathe in it, I AM IT. So of course it got me thinking… So I did some digging, and I was surprised to discover that makeup has a dark past, and could even get you killed. Today we’re discussing magic, ritual and everything else that has to do with the dark history of makeup! Episode Advertisers Include: DoorDash, Apostrophe, & Rocket Money. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/28/202354 minutes, 15 seconds
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92: Filthy Rich: Dirty Secrets of the World’s First Billionaire | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re discussing the world’s first ever billionaire- John D. Rockefeller. This guy was money obsessed, and I mean OBSESSED. We’re talking manifestation, threatening people, destroying families, and just generally doing whatever it took. John’s life was quite a unique one, and this episode left me wondering: was he smart, or was he just a sleaze bag? Either way, he changed the world forever. Episode Advertisers Include: StitchFix, HelloFresh, Babble, & Manscaped. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/21/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 58 seconds
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91: Magic Tramp Stamps and Taboo Tattoos | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re diving into a topic that has always been controversial: tattoos. Did you know that in Japan, tattoos could change your whole life- or even mark you with a death sentence? From ancient magic to modern-day men parading the streets in nothing but tighty whities, this episode is full of spicy stories that’ll keep you on pins and needles (pun intended).  Episode Advertisers Include: Zocdoc, HelloFresh, & Squarespace. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/14/202341 minutes, 19 seconds
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90: LOST & FOUND: New York’s secret mass grave site | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we’re talking about a place that NYC has tried to erase from its maps: Hart Island. Since the day it was discovered, it has been used as a prison, a war training camp, and even an insane asylum. Today, millions of dead bodies are kept on the island- right next to New Yorkers who don’t even know it exists. So sit back, relax, and find out what other secrets this place is hiding. Episode Advertisers Include: ShipStation, Earthbreeze, Apostrophe, and LiquidIV. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/7/202344 minutes, 14 seconds
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89: Shocking Secrets of the Wine Industry: What Are They Hiding? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Throw everything you know about wine out the window right now. In this episode, we’re talking about wine orgies, forced grape stomping, and hoarding wine just like we hoarded toilet paper during the start of the pandemic. Not to mention a whole host of wine secrets… enough to shock even the biggest wine lover into thinking twice before pouring the next glass! Episode Advertisers Include: Ouai, ZocDoc, Rocket Money, & ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
5/31/202351 minutes, 36 seconds
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88: Poison in your mouth? Your teeth are toxic! | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Did you know that grills, yes, for your teeth, have been around for thousands of years? Or that most fillings have mercury in them, even now? It turns out that the history of oral hygiene is full of crazy stories. Get ready for a mythical tooth worm, dental priests, and the mad hatter syndrome. This episode will have you racing to brush your teeth. Episode Advertisers Include: Béis, Stitch Fix, and Babble. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
5/24/202353 minutes, 52 seconds
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87: A Killer Deadlier than Hitler? Joseph Stalin Part 2 | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. And welcome to part two of our deep dive into the life of one of the most influential and destructive dictators of all time, Joseph Stalin. Stalin was responsible for the deaths of MILLIONS, and that’s just the beginning. Today, we’ll be covering his rise to power, reign of terror, and the devastating impact he had on the people of Russia. If you liked part one, it’s going to be an even wilder ride. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe and HelloFresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
5/17/202340 minutes, 11 seconds
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86: The Mass Murderer Nobody Talks About: Joseph Stalin Part 1 | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We all know of Hitler, and you might know of Joseph Stalin… but did you know that Stalin was DEADLIER than Hitler? Me neither. Anyways, Stalin is a real rags-to-dictator type of guy. So much so that this story needs two episodes to do it justice, so stay tuned for part two.  Episode Advertisers Include: SquareSpace, Liquid IV, ZipRecruiter, & Rocket Money. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
5/10/20231 hour, 49 seconds
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85: This Bloody Crime Saved Our Lives: The Dark History of 911 | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today we are diving in to a topic personal to me - my mom was a 911 dispatcher when I was growing up. And this experience always made me wonder… what happened before 911 existed? I did some digging, and it turns it involves the Titanic sinking, a woman named Kitty in Queens, and the modern-day Karen. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Beis, Shipstation, & Ouai. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
5/3/202347 minutes, 30 seconds
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84: Abusive Prisons or Animal Oasis: Are Zoos Evil? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. When you think of the zoo, what comes to mind? Saying hi to cute animals? That’s what I thought too, until I started digging and learned that zoos are way darker than I thought. And when I say darker, I mean human zoos with REAL people and a black market animal trade. Let me know what you guys think about this one and if you want a human zoo episode. Episode Advertisers Include: Stitch Fix US, ZipRecruiter, & ZocDoc Inc. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/26/202357 minutes, 7 seconds
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83: Dirty Water, Wikileaks, and Anthrax?! Would You Die For Your Country? | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast, the show where we talk about that hot history goss. And today we’re talking about a new kind of gossip: the kind that could both save and ruin lives, should you blow the whistle. That’s right, today’s episode is on whistleblowers—people that saw something and said something, despite the risk to themselves. Because those in power don’t like it when you pull down their ivory tower. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it. Episode Advertisers Include: Earth Breeze, Hello Fresh, Rocket Money & Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/19/202352 minutes, 10 seconds
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82: Legalized Murder: When The Purge Happened In America—Red Summer of 1919 | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Remember that movie, The Purge? The one where for one day only you could commit whatever crime you wanted. Yeah,  back when it came out in 2013, everyone was losing their minds. They were so worried that people would just randomly start murdering each other. Well, what if I told you there was already a real-life Purge that had happened in America over a hundred years ago? Well, Buckle Up Baby. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Red Summer of 1919. A time in history when riots broke out in 26 different cities across the country and the cops were just letting people murder. Episode Advertisers Include: Squarespace. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/12/202340 minutes, 25 seconds
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81: Wanna Make 10 Million Dollars? Find This Painting: Craziest Art Heists in History | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Would you like to make an easy $10 Million? Well get in close, let me in on a secret. You just have to solve the biggest art theft in history. For real.  There’s a page on the FBI website and everything. Who wants to help me and split the money? In today’s episode we talk all about Art Heists throughout history. Yes we talk about this unsolved Boston heist, but also about the most successful art theft and the dude who just up and walked out of the Louver with the Mona Lisa. Yes just walked out with it. FBI reward money for the Boston Heist here. Episode Advertisers Include: Zip Recruiter and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/5/202343 minutes, 2 seconds
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80: A Nepo Baby’s Hollywood Castle: America’s Billionaire King William Hearst | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We’ve talked about William Hearst on here before. He is one of the OG Nepo Babies. On top of being born into wealth, he pretty much ran the newspaper industry so he was rolling in it. And one of the big things he spent his cashola on was his house, nay his CASTLE. Oh yeah. In today’s episode, we are talking about Hearst Castle. No surprise here, but the story behind a castle in California is juicy and I have been dying to share this one with you all. Get ready to hear all about this nepo baby’s pimped-out crib. Episode Advertisers Include: High Strange, OUAI Haircare, Ship Station, and Stitch Fix US. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/29/202351 minutes, 47 seconds
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79: Cannibalism, Child-Trafficking, and Strip-tease: the Truth that Disney Buried | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Princesses. They’re gorgeous, they’re happy, they’re all sparkles and rainbows and everything good. But what if I told you the stories behind some of our favorite princesses are dark? Like DARK dark. In today’s episode, we look at some of our favorite fairy tales and their origin story. And to no ones surprise… Disney didn’t exactly get it right.  Episode Advertisers Include: June's Journey, Apostrophe, ZocDoc Inc, and ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/22/202353 minutes, 52 seconds
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78: When Beauty Kills: Secrets of the Plastic Surgery | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. How old do you think plastic surgery is? I thought it started like 50/60 years ago. But then someone told me it started because of soldiers injured in WWI, GASP. But then someone else said that forms of plastic surgery had been around since before Jesus. I. Was. Shooketh. I needed to know more. So I started digging, and oooo baby.   In today’s episode, we get into the history of Plastic Surgery. How it started, why it started, and when it started.  And what does a dog with fake boobs have to do with it?? Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh and Babbel. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/15/202350 minutes, 47 seconds
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77: Why You'll Probably Fail the SATs | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Okay, so we can’t talk about SATs and college admission without mentioning Aunt Becky. That scandal kind of blew the whole thing open. But Aunt Becky wasn’t the first person ever to use money to help her kid get into college. Far from it. And there is one element of college admissions where there is a lot of money floating around, too much money. I mean we’re talking billion-dollar industry money…the SATs. In today’s episode, we look into the history of the SATs, how it started, why we have it, why there’s so much money in it, and try to figure out who the f is even on The College Board. Who is it??? Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh and Babbel. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/8/202348 minutes, 2 seconds
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76: The Power of Hate- Death to Disco | Dark History with Bailey Sarian

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Would you believe me if I told you that one grumpy radio DJ from Chicago changed the face of the music industry as we know it? And that he did this with exploding records and frisbees of death? Well, let me explain…because that is all true. In today’s episode, we talk about Disco Demolition Night. And how it altered the path of not only Disco Music but all pop music as we know it today.  Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe and Squarespace.
3/1/202357 minutes, 24 seconds
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75: That $7 Shirt Is Making You Sick: Fast Fashion vs. the World

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  I feel like there is a new trend every two days. And I do not know how to keep up. And by the time I figure it out, I’m already like four trends behind. But I just don’t know how people are buying these trends so quickly. How are people staying on top of all these new clothes we need every week? And  turns out the answer is a little thing known as “fast fashion”. In today’s episode we get into fast fashion. It’s  been around for longer than you think and it’s impact and damage is even more than you think. Sorry babe, but you’re gonna take a real hard look at your closet after this one. Episode Advertisers Include: Ship Station and Hello Fresh.
2/22/202353 minutes, 38 seconds
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74: From Hoovers to Hentai: The Dark History of Porn

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. PORN. Bom Chicka Wah Wah. We all know what it is, don’t lie Barbara, we know you know. And that’s because porn has been around for a long time. There really isn’t one phase of history where you can’t find some kind of porn. I mean even cavemen had porn.  In today’s episode we go into the history of porn and specifically America’s turbulent history with it. MMmhmmm. Don’t watch this one with grandma, okay? You’ve been warned. Episode Advertisers Include: ZipRecruiter, Squarespace, Babbel US, and Apostrophe.
2/15/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 32 seconds
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73: Tie me up Daddy - Top 5 Torture Techniques from Medieval Time

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Look torture is awful, but if there is one age that really turned torture into an artform, it was Medieval Times. No, not the super cool restaurant, we’re talking about the time in history where torture popped AWF. In today’s episode we take a little peak into the golden age of torture and go into the creativity and atrocious ways the medieval people used torture for entertainment.  I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe, ZocDoc Inc. and Hello Fresh Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
2/8/202353 minutes, 51 seconds
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72: Dying for Minimum Wage or Surviving on the Bare Minimum

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. I feel like every day there is some new group of people going on strike. And I'm always like Hell Yeah! Stick it to the man. But then I started doing some research on why there are so many strikes and started reading up on minimum wage and immediately was like bring me my sign, burn it all down. Because believe me, this shit is unbelievable. In today’s episode we get into the history of minimum wage and talk about how from the very start, it’s been about so much more than money. Episode Advertisers Include: Stitch Fix & OUAI Haircare. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
2/1/202353 minutes, 52 seconds
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71: FYC: For your Corruption

Hi friends, happy Thursday! Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s Award Show Season Babbbyyy. The Glitz! The Glamour! The Scandal?!?! Oh yes, Award Shows are full of scandals, corruption, and buying awards. In today’s episode, we go to the very beginning of Awards Shows and how from the get-go they were shady, shady events. And even if you think you know all about the dark side of awards, you’ve got no idea. Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe & ZocDoc Inc. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! 
1/25/202344 minutes, 12 seconds
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70: Luxury Fashion Haul!!-- Sleeping with the Enemy

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. What do you think of when you think of “Luxury Fashion”? Glitz, glamor, status?…Nazis, perhaps?? Plot twist I know. In today’s episode, we talk about a few luxury fashion brands that have some pretty shady histories of racism, sexual assault, secret love children, and Nazis. It’ll really make you think before you buy or not. Either way, I fully support horizontal collaborations. Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh & ShipStation. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
1/18/202348 minutes, 11 seconds
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69: The Princess of the Press vs. The Media, Mobs, and the Man

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Have you ever been made to seem like the bad guy? Have you ever had everyone turn against you when you were just trying to do something good? Well, what about, have you ever had people hate you so much for trying to do the right thing that they blow up your office and you have to flee your home? No? Well, all of this and more happened to one Ida B. Wells. In today’s episode, we go over the life and legacy of Ida B. Wells and how she changed history in so many ways. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Squarespace, and ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
1/11/202342 minutes, 6 seconds
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68: Horror, Heartbreak & Homicide- Happy New Year!!

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  New Years. Honestly, not my favorite of the holidays. It’s cold. Sequin Dresses are super uncomfortable. Everyone’s Drunk. And a midnight kiss is overrated.  So I wanted to prove that New Year's sucks because it has a dark and dirty past. And I was right. But once I read the story, I wasn’t very happy to be right. Because let me tell you, this one is messed up. In today’s story, we get into the very dark story of Heartbreak/Hiring Day.  Episode Advertisers Include: Ouai Haircare and Hello Fresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
1/4/202335 minutes, 30 seconds
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67: A Very Krampus Christmas: The Dark Spirits of Christmas Past

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Is there anything as cozy as a Christmas tree? When you look at it, what do you think of? Family, holidays, presents, hot coco, singing carols, good times etc etc. But have you ever looked at a Christmas tree and thought about chopped off d**k? Because it turns out you should. In today’s episode, we get into the dark history of four of our favorite holiday traditions: Christmas Trees, Gingerbread, Christmas Cards, and Krampus. And trust me when I tell you, some of this info really jingled my bells.  Episode Advertisers Include: Rocket Money. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
12/21/202239 minutes, 19 seconds
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66: Death By Christmas Candle: What’s Really in Your Favorite Products?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Tis the season. And by season I mean scented candle season. Nothing makes you feel more warm and cuddly than an apple cinnamon candle and a blanket. But what if I told you by burning that candle you’re doing the same amount of damage as just inhaling straight exhaust fumes. Seriously. In today’s episode we go into the dark seedy history of fragrance. And how because of them, something as simple as a scented candle is deadly.  Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe and Ship Station.  Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
12/14/202243 minutes, 41 seconds
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65: How did we go from selling soap to selling our souls?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Have you always felt like someone is watching you? Well hate to break it to you sweetie, but they are. And when I say “they” I mean advertisers. In today’s episode we learn how the world of advertising went from war propaganda to listening to you through your phone. Talk about a drastic shift. Advertisers Include: SkyLight Frames, Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, and ShipStation.
12/7/202255 minutes, 52 seconds
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64: F*ck, C*nt, B*tch, Sh*t, Where Does Cursing Come From?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. There’s nothing I love more than dropping a good ole F-bomb. But who was the original person to drop it? Was there a caveman somewhere that stubbed his toe and yelled it out? Or was it yelled on a medieval battlefield? Well I had to find out. In today’s episode we look into the history of swearing and focus on three of the big ones. Episode Advertisers Include: Manscaped, Rocket Money, and OUAI Haircare. Learn more during podcast about special offers!
11/30/202247 minutes, 53 seconds
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63: You've been Catfished. Who the hell is Betty Crocker?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. I love a good cake. And with cake mixes right from the store, you don’t need a baking degree or whatever. Now if only I could actually get the cake in the oven before eating all that damn good cake batter. Maybe one day. But while you lick your spoon, let me tell you about America’s homemaker, Mrs. Betty Crocker. In today’s episode, we’ll learn all about her life and what influenced her to become a baker. You might want to set your timer, because the amount of FRAUD in this episode will overbake anyone’s cake! I don’t know, I tried. Just watch. Episode Advertisers include: SkyLight Frame, Apostrophe, Squarespace, Stitch Fix US.
11/16/202248 minutes, 43 seconds
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62: Cancer for Sale: When is it enough?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. If a product is dangerous, but it still sells well, is it really that dangerous? Um, yes, yes it is. In today's episode, we talk all about it by focusing on one company in particular: Johnson & Johnson. J&J has routinely put sales over people’s lives. “But why?” you may ask. Because money talks, baby! Let’s get into the Dark History of Johnson & Johnson. And great, now I’m on another hit list. Episode Advertisers Include: SkyLight Frames, Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, and ShipStation. Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/darkhistory. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! 
11/9/202255 minutes, 17 seconds
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61: Who Were the Bozos Before Bezos? When Money Ruins Everything

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Freakin rich people, amiright? I’m not talking about that kid you went to school with that had the parties at his parent’s mansion and gave out the best gift bags. We’re talking bajillionares, like the insanely rich. In today’s episode we’ll dive into the people who paved the way for the Bezos and the Musks of the world. And we’ll also see how and how the  Original Richie Richs spent dolla bills. Spoiler: it was on themselves. Obvi! Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh, ZipRecruiter, Apostrophe
11/2/202246 minutes, 35 seconds
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60: Dungeons, Dragons, and Satan Worship

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. What scares parents more than anything else? It’s the Devil, of course. And it wasn’t too long ago where this fear turned into a nationwide craze. In today’s episode we’ll talk about how Satan invaded our board games, music, even our classrooms! And if you think that everyone just sat down, calmly talked it over like adults, and everything was fine…oh buddy you’d be wrong. It was a total dumpster fire, from hell! Episode Advertisers Include: Hello Fresh, ZipRecruiter, Apostrophe
10/26/202239 minutes, 31 seconds
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59: Cannibalism as Medicine?? The Wild trend of Mummy Powder

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Mummies, we know em, we’ve love em. And they are quite exclusive. Really rare. I mean everybody loses their minds whenever we find a new one. But would you believe at one time, there was a whole bunch of these bony bois lying around? Oh yeah, and what’s the reason why there are so few now? In today’s episode, we get into just that. And the reason…not exactly what you may think. Let’s just say…it involves cannibalism. Episode Advertisers Include: Squarespace, Apostrophe, Best Fiends, ExpressVPN
10/19/202238 minutes, 9 seconds
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58: Clowns that Kill: the Dark History of Clowns

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Clowns, you either like them or you hate them. There really isn’t much of an in between. But how could something as simple as a clown manage to get such strong opinions from people? In today’s episode we explore the long, dark, drunk, and complicated history of the clown. And I knew this story would be dark, but ooo boy, this was even darker than I expected. Episode Advertisers Include: Ship Station, Framebridge, Hello Fresh, OUAI Haircare
10/12/202238 minutes, 5 seconds
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57: The Witches are Coming - Hide Your Broom, Hide Your Goats

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s spooky season babbyyy. Ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and witches. Oooo witches. It’s hard to have a spooky season without witches. But many people hundreds of years ago tried real hard to get rid of all the witches. In today’s episode we’re going to talk about Witch Hunts, but not the ones in Salem. The Witch Hunts we are talking about make those ones look like childsplay. We’re going back to the original hunts that spread across the world.  Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, ZipRecruiter, MeUndies, and Stitch Fix US
10/5/202245 minutes, 55 seconds
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56: Ghost Ships, Sunken Cities, And a Triangle of Doom - Disappearances from the Deep Blue Sea

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. The Bermuda Triangle, the most mysterious shape on the entire planet. Seriously, why has no one been able to figure out what’s going on there?? It’s no mystery that every year multiple ships and planes are lost to the triangle, and it’s been that way for centuries. So how come no one is able to figure out what the heck is going on?? In today’s episode, we look into the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle and talk about some potential theories about it. But Bermie isn’t the only mysterious water disappearance we’re talking about, Oh Nay Nay. We’ll also dive into ghosts ships and lost sunken cities. 
9/28/202239 minutes, 10 seconds
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55: Soft Drinks and Hard Drugs: Coca-Cola's Story is Soda-pressing

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.   Did you know that fewer people know the recipe to Coca-Cola than know the nuclear code? Or that the few people who do know the recipe are not allowed to fly at the same time in case their flights go down. So how did Coca-Cola become such precious cargo? Well in today’s episode we get into Coke’s history, when did the cocaine get taken out and why, how it grew into the empire we know today, and what shady secrets they keep in their vault with the recipe. 
9/21/202243 minutes, 24 seconds
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54: Shave Your Head and Get In the Closet: Dark History of Marriage

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We’re going to the chapel and we’re going to get married! But it’s not all pretty dresses and delicious cake (mmmmmm cake). In fact, a lot of the wedding traditions that we hold near and dear have a pretty dark past. In today’s episode we’ll find out why we kiss the bride, why the father gives the bride away, why bridesmaids exist and what’s with their matching dresses, and why the garter toss is even a thing.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Zip Recruiter, Ship Station, Apostrophe, and OUAI Haircare. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
9/14/202249 minutes, 27 seconds
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53: From Mailing Babies to Mailing Bombs: The Postal Service Did What???

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. What’s the craziest thing you’ve mailed? I feel like I remember a time in grade school where everyone was mailing potatoes.  Anyone else? No? Just Me? Cool. Anyways, what I’m saying is throughout history, people have sent some crazy things in the mail. And sometimes, the things they sent were…dangerous. On today’s episode we’re talking all about the history of the Post Office. All the twists and turns. And how people got away with mailing babies. Yes. Babies. Episode Advertisers Include:  Stitch Fix US, Squarespace, and SeatGeek.  Use code DARKHISTORY for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/DARKHISTORY
9/7/202251 minutes, 37 seconds
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52: Stop beating your meat with this tasty treat! THE DARK HISTORY OF GRAHAM CRACKERS

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  Some things are just meant to be together. Peanut butter and jelly. Milk and cookies.  Graham crackers and masturbation? Yep you read that right. Because without masturbation we never would have graham crackers. In today’s episode we’ll talk all about how one man’s mission to stop people from whacking it, led to the creation of the tasty, cinnamon-y treat. Don't be whacker, grab a cracker. Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe, OSEA Malibu, MeUndies and CASETiFY. Go to http://cst.fyi/Dgzse to get 15% off on your CASETiFY order. 
8/31/202246 minutes, 48 seconds
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51: She’s in OUR DNA?! Who is Henrietta Lacks?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  One of my favorite things about this podcast is learning about all kinds of people I had no idea even existed. And today’s story is exactly one of those.  In this week’s episode we are going to discuss the story of Henrietta Lacks. Who’s that you ask? Well she is the woman who changed the face of medicine and has saved millions of lives.  She’s also the woman whose DNA is inside you right now. But if she’s done all that, why doesn’t anyone know who she is. Well my dear, that’s because her identity was kept a secret for decades while others gathered acclaim and riches off of her cells. DRAMA.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Best Fiends, Apostrophe, Zip Recruiter, and Hello Fresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/24/202250 minutes, 48 seconds
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50: Gossip, Glitter & Whimsical Disgrace - WTF is up with Lisa Frank?

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  I’ve mentioned her many times before. I’ve tempted you over and over with her juicy story. I promised to you again and again that we’d get into the shady backstory. And the time has finally come. It’s time for us to talk about Miss Lisa Frank. Oh yeah. On today’s episode we get into the story about what was happening behind the glitter and rainbows at Lisa Frank Inc. We’re talking phone bugging, drugs, fraud, verbal abuse, chaining employees inside the building?!?!?! Yeah, this story is not at all what you expect. So hold onto that rainbow tiger trapper keeper tight, babe, this is gonna be a wild ride. Episode Advertisers Include: Ship Station, Ouai Haircare and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/17/202249 minutes, 30 seconds
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49: Sex Toys: Sinful or Medicinal?!?!

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  Sex has been a part of humanity since the dawn of time. Do you know what else has been around for a while? Sex Toys. Oh yeah. There’s proof of dildos as far back as 30,000 BCE. But how did it go from phallic rocks to the multi-million dollar sex toy industry we have today. On today’s episode we go into the surprising and complicated history of the dildo. We’ll figure out what’s true, what’s a lie, and how the dildo is still around even after many attempts to ruin it. Episode Advertisers Include:   Hello Fresh, Apostrophe and SeatGeek. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! And make sure to  use code DARKHISTORY for $20 off your first SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/DARKHISTORY 
8/10/202245 minutes, 19 seconds
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48: Blood, Butter, and BEHEADINGS?!?!?: Popcorn's Dark Past

Welcome to the Dark History podcast.  People used to be sacrificed for popcorn. Yep. The buttery goodness that you finish eating before the trailers are even over at the movies. Now you may be thinking “how in the heck does that make any sense?” Because, honestly, that was also my initial reaction. But let me tell you, the history of popcorn is WILD. And we’re getting into all of it on today’s episode. So buckle in babe. Episode Advertisers Include:   Apostrophe, Liquid IV, and Express VPN. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/3/202244 minutes, 30 seconds
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47: The Best of Dark History: The Joanie Awards

Dark History. It seemed like such a simple concept. Let’s talk about the things from history people didn’t talk about. And boy did we do that. We talked of things that were uncomfortable, things that we’d never heard of, things that sounded too crazy to be true, and things that I couldn’t help but giggle at. Today we’re going to review all the stories, characters, and situations we’ve uncovered. And what’s the best way to do that, an award show of course! But not any old award show these are The Joanies. And beware, because most of this time these awards come with a cold, hard truth.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Liquid IV, Apostrophe, Hello Fresh,  and Sqaurespace. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/8/202245 minutes, 54 seconds
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46: Silence=Death: The Dark History of the AIDs Epidemic

The AIDs epidemic. We’ve all heard of it. But it seems to be discussed in hushed tones or people are too afraid to really get into it. So although we all know of it, how much do we actually know about it? Where did it come from? What actually is it? Why did it take so long for the government to figure out what it was that was killing so many? And once they did, why didn’t they do anything about it? Today we get into that and so much more. The stories of AIDs has always been, but today we’re finally clearing up any confusion and telling the whole story.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Best Fiends, Hello Fresh, Sqaurespace,  and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
6/1/202254 minutes, 52 seconds
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45: Making the Band: Dark History of Boybands

Boy Bands. Don’t act like you don’t love them. Every generation has their boy band. But when did it all start? How did it all start? Who came up with the magic sauce that make us all so addicted to 5 boys who can sing and dance? Well babe, we’re gonna get into that and so much more.  Today we take a deep dive into where boy bands came from, and no surprise here, it gets dark. We’re talking fraud, drugs, alcohol, assault. Yep, this dark history is larger than life.  Episode Advertisers Include:  SimpliSafe, Zip Recruiter, Calm US,  and Ship Station. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
5/25/202249 minutes, 35 seconds
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44: Signs, Seances, and the Stars: Dark History of Psychics and Astrology

What’s your sign, babe? How many times have you been asked that? How many times has someone blamed their behavior on the planetary alignment or the stars? It’s all astrology’s fault. But there is so much more to astrology than just the ~signs~. Today we go into the long history of astrology and how we got from charting the stars to seances in the white house. It’s the Dark History of Psychics and Astrology Episode Advertisers Include:  OUAI Haircare, Upstart, Stitch Fix US,  and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
5/18/202243 minutes, 50 seconds
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43: Cleopatra, Catherine, Jackie, And Yoko: Their True Stories

Women. We really get the short end of the stick don’t we. And it’s nothing new. In fact there are women all throughout history who could tell all kinds of tales of when the odds were stacked against them. Or when history completely ignored them. Or when society made them out to be the villain. Or, when nobody believed them. Well kitty cats, today we’re going to talk exactly about those kinds of stories.  We’ll be focusing on just four women: Cleopatra, Catherine the Great, Jackie Mitchell, and Yoko Ono. We’ll talk about these women's true stories, and not the way history has retold them.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Credit Karma Inc, SimpliSafe, Solo Stove,  and Hello Fresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
5/11/202247 minutes, 31 seconds
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42: Heroin & Cigarettes & Tapeworms: The Dark History of Diet Culture

Did you know that researchers have found that 98% of all diets are complete failures? Did you also know that the diet industry is a multi-billion dollar industry and that whatever body a diet promotes has shifted drastically over the course of human history? Why do you think that is? Spoiler alert: it’s MONEY… and making women feel awful. Buckle in, and get ready for the dark history of Diet Culture. Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe, Best Fiends, ZipRecruiter,  and Express VPN. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
5/4/202251 minutes, 39 seconds
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41: Diving Into The Dark Web: Dark History of Silk Road

The internet isn’t really that old. But that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t already started to gather its own dark history. I mean we’re talking about a whole branch of the internet literally called “Dark Web.” And there was one site in particular that basically made the dark web the mainstream place for drugs, fake ids, and murder for hire. Today we’re going to talk about the Silk Road. The website that single-handedly validated bitcoin and laid the foundation for dark websites we still see in action today.
4/27/202252 minutes, 48 seconds
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40: Puff, Puff, Pass: Dark History of Cannabis

Weed is a gateway drug. How many of us were warned about this in middle school health class? Well did you know it’s not true?  And has been disproven multiple times? I mean if you think about it, how much do we really know about cannabis.  Today we’re going to fix that.  We are going alllll the way back to the very start of cannabis’s history. Not only are we going to talk about all the ways Cannabis has benefited society throughout history, but we’ll also talk about the group of villains who made it their mission to make Cannabis illegal.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Daily Harvest, SkyLight Frame, ZipRecruiter,  and SimpliSafe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/13/202250 minutes, 51 seconds
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39: Is College Even Worth it?: The Dark History of Student Loans

Like pretty much everything we talk about, Student Loans started out as a great idea.  A way to ensure education for all. A way to advance America in the Space Race. And a way to promise citizens a brighter future. But as we’ve seen time and time again, with money on the table, student loans got dark, and FAST. Today we talk about how student loans came to be, how the evolved, and how they came to be something that plagues nearly 46 million Americans today.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Liquid IV, StitchFix US, Apostrophe, and Best Fiends. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
4/6/202251 minutes, 30 seconds
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38: The Darkest Show on Earth: The Circus

Come one come all, gather around for the spectacle of the darkest show on earth.  The circus is definitely not the happy wholesome family adventure it sells itself to be. It’s a dark place filled with kidnapping, fires, murder, bribes, train wrecks, animal cruelty, labor abuse, and LIES. Oh the lies. Today we get the truth behind all the lies and learn alllll about the dark history of the circus.  Episode Advertisers Include:  SimpliSafe, Stamps, Solo Stove, ThredUP. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/30/202255 minutes, 31 seconds
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37: The Government Poisoning Alcohol?!: Prohibition

Most people have heard of Prohibition, the time when America decided drinking was bad. But how much do we really know? Because it wasn’t just the speakeasies that were hidden. We’re talking about Mafia turf wars and government poisoning alcohol for years. And that’s just the start. Because today we are getting into the deep, dark, and a little drunk, history of Prohibition.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe, Square Space, Embark, ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/23/202250 minutes, 54 seconds
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36: The Shocking & Shady Past of Bananas

Bananas. That yummy yellow fruit. We love it. But let me tell you, this simple fruit has a COMPLICATED past. We’re talking labor strikes, insurrections, murder, environmental destruction,  insider trading, and even potential nuclear war. No, seriously. Today we get into the very dark history of Bananas. And girl, it is wild.  Episode Advertisers Include:  Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, Stitch Fix US and Calm US. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/16/202256 minutes, 57 seconds
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35: Pre-Tampon vs Post Tampon World: The Dark History of Menstruation

PERIODS. MENSTRUATION. VAGINA. All no-no words according to society. But also all words we’re gonna be using today, A LOT.  That’s because today we are talking about the Dark History of Menstruation.  When did it get a bad rap? How did women back in the day deal with cramps? How is it celebrated in other cultures? When did the tampon come along? We answer all those questions and more when we dive into the dark history of periods.  Episode Advertisers Include: Squarespace, Apostrophe, Best Fiends, and Ouai Haircare. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/9/202250 minutes, 37 seconds
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34: Private Prisons: Where Prisoners Become Profit

At this very moment, there are a bunch of business owners and investors in the United States who profit off people being arrested and imprisoned. It doesn’t seem right and definitely doesn’t feel legal, yet here we are. Welcome to the shocking history of Private Prisons. Today, we talk about the all-American story about how capitalism kept slavery alive long after it was abolished. Plus we discuss how state and federal governments still use these horrible facilities today.  Episode Advertisers Include: Ship Station, ZipRecruiter, Liquid IV, and SimpliSafe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
3/2/202245 minutes, 1 second
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33: The TRUTH behind Central Park, Lake Lanier and Dodger Stadium

America, she’s always been stealing land. Grabbing what she wants. And stealing land has never stopped in America, except now it’s done “legally” thanks to a little thing called eminent domain.  Today we will dive into just three of the MANY stories of communities being erased in the name of building landmarks like Central Park, Lake Lanier, and Dodger Stadium. And all of it was done legally because of eminent domain. Oh yeah, today’s stories are shady Episode Advertisers Include: Stitch Fix US, Thred Up, Apostrophe, and Squarespace. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
2/23/202234 minutes, 33 seconds
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32: Equal rights and Access FOR ALL: The Americans with Disabilities Act

Just how accessible are accessible parking spots, bathrooms, tables etc. And what had to happen in order to even get to this point? Would you believe if I said something called Ugly Laws? Forced Sterilization? Supreme Court Battles? Well babe, that is just a start.  Today we talk about the road to the American with Disabilities Act and the dark history of treatment of people with disabilities.  Episode Advertisers Include: ZipRecruiter, Calm US, OUAI Haircare, and Hello Fresh. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
2/17/202236 minutes, 46 seconds
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31: How the US STOLE Hawaii

Would you believe me if I told you Hawaii was stolen? Well yeah of course, hi this is Dark History. But would you also believe me if I told you, the US fully fessed up to taking the islands illegally and the International community has acknowledged Hawaii is it’s own country? Because that’s all true. But why is it still the 50th state? Well today we dive into the mind blowing history of Hawaii, how it was illegally overthrown, and why more people don’t know about it. Episode Advertisers Include: MeUndies, Best Fiends, Squarespace, and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
2/9/202239 minutes, 3 seconds
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30: The Woman who REALLY Started Rock & Roll: Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Do you know who Sister Rosetta Tharpe is? Would you believe me if I told you she’s responsible for Elvis Presley, Chuck Barry, Little Richard, The Beatles, The Who, The Rolling Stones, Jimmi Hendrix and basically Rock and Roll itself? Today we’re going to dive into Rosetta’s story and learn about how she is the unknown mother of Rock & Roll. Episode Advertisers Include: Liquid IV, StitchFix US, Ship Station, and ZipRecruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
2/2/202238 minutes, 49 seconds
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29: The Birth of Click Bait & Fake News: Yellow Journalism

Journalists are supposed to follow the principles of truthfulness, accuracy, objectivity and public accountability. But that wasn’t always the case for Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst. Today we’re going to talk about how their desire to beat each other led to the era of Yellow Journalism and reshaped Journalism as we know it. 
1/26/202244 minutes, 32 seconds
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28: The Many Crimes of The Nestle Company

How did Nestle go from feeding babies to poisoning puppies? Well let me tell you it is a bumpy ride.  As Nestle continued to grow, their scandals got bigger and bigger. Today we dive into just a few of the shady, shady things Nestle has done over the years.
1/19/202240 minutes, 7 seconds
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27: The Dark Side to the Golden Age of Hollywood

Hollywood, the place where dreams come true. But in reality, Hollywood, and especially during the “Golden Age” was a place of nightmares.  Horrible treatment of actors and actresses, drug addiction, cover ups, forced abortions, eating disorders, death. You name it, and it was happening behind the scenes.  Today we dive into the dark side of the glitz and glam of the movie industry and talk about it’s dark and seedy past.  Episode Advertisers Include: Best Fiends, Liquid IV, Stitch Fix US, and Zip Recruiter. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
1/12/202235 minutes, 34 seconds
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26: Women Were Poisoned by Their Job for Years: The Radium Girls

When Radium popped on to the scene in the early 1900s, it was called “liquid sunshine” and a “mythological superbeing.” Why? Because it was incredibly powerful and literally glowed. But then a few companies had the bright idea to start making watches with it. Today, Bailey tells the tale of the Radium Girls who were exposed to the radioactive chemical, in horrible working conditions, and lost their lives because of it. Episode Advertisers Include: Squarespace, Apostrophe, Hello Fresh, and Ship Station. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
1/5/202239 minutes, 57 seconds
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Bonus Episode: Death By Delicious Chocolate - Cordelia Botkin was WILD

Hi Friends! There's no Dark History episode this week, but here's a bonus episode of a story I did for Murder, Mystery & Makeup (which is now a podcast!!) about Cordelia Botkin. Hope you enjoy it and if you're interested in true crime, make sure to subscribe to Murder, Mystery & Makeup anywhere you listen to podcasts and on YouTube!
12/30/202149 minutes, 35 seconds
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25: Twisted Holiday Tales You’ve Never Heard: Dark History Holiday Edition

Pour some hot coco, slide on those comfy socks and gather ‘round the fire because it’s chilly willy out there. Week after week, we talk about the most horribly dark stuff on this show. So, we’re switching it up a bit. Today, Bailey gives you her first ever ANTHOLOGY episode with four SHOCKING holiday stories you’ve never heard. Don’t worry - they’re still SUPER dark, but there’s a bit of hope in each tale, too. Episode Advertisers Include: SimpleSafe, StoryWorth, Hello Fresh, and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
12/22/202134 minutes, 3 seconds
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24: How Jazz Almost Wasn’t a Thing: The Dark History of Jazz

In the late 1800s, something really cool was happening down in New Orleans. A melting pot of cultures was blending to form a new style of music. These incredible sounds inspired a music revolution that swept the nation almost overnight. People LOVED Jazz. But there were some people who decided jazz was the devil’s music. Today, Bailey tells the shocking story of how the Federal Government tied Jazz to “immoral” behavior and aimed to take down its biggest star: Billie Holiday. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Wicked Clothes, Ship Station, and Hunt A Killer. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
12/15/202136 minutes, 22 seconds
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23: Before COVID, there was Bubonic Plague in San Fran

121 years before COVID showed up, the U.S. nearly descended into chaos when the Bubonic Plague arrived in San Fran. The Black Death. When it began spreading in the city, politicians went to war with public health officials, claiming everything was blown out of proportion, even calling it a “Plague Fake.” Oy. Today, Bailey gives you yet another dose of how dark history tends to repeat itself. Episode Advertisers Include: Wicked Clothes, Hello Fresh, Stitch Fix US, and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
12/8/202149 minutes, 37 seconds
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22: Why 20,000 People Wanted Italian Immigrants Dead: Sicilian Lynchings

In 1891, 11 Italian people were murdered in the streets of New Orleans, becoming one of the largest mass lynchings in American history. Because of this, there were rumors of war between the United States and Italy. So, to calm the tension, the American government… created a holiday? Wait. What? Today, Bailey tells the bloody story of the Sicilian Lynchings, where 20,000 people lost their damn minds.  Episode Advertisers Include: Aura Frames, Ouai Hair Care, Liquid IV, and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
12/1/202139 minutes, 19 seconds
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21: A Church vs. The Feds: Who Shot First?? The WACO Siege

In 1993, the quiet Texas town of Waco was turned into a bloody battlefield when an extremist religious group and their leader went to war with the American Government. We’re talking assault weapons, helicopters, tanks, explosions and huge fires. Dozens were killed. Today, Bailey tells the wild story of how this stand off even happened, why the word cult was being thrown around and how the Feds may have made it all worse. Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, ZenBusiness Inc, Wicked Clothes, and SimpliSafe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
11/24/20211 hour, 6 minutes, 20 seconds
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20: Secrets buried in unmarked graves: Residential Schools

In June of 2021, a bombshell investigation uncovered the bodies of 215 Indigenous children in unmarked graves on a Canadian school’s property. Wait. WHAT?! Yeah, they were students at something called a Residential School. And there were MANY of these in both Canada and the United States. Today, Bailey tells you about a horrifying program that resulted in thousands of deaths and even more missing children. Episode Advertisers Include: Wicked Clothes, Ship Station, Hunt A Killer and Stitch Fix US. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
11/17/202141 minutes, 3 seconds
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19: Concentration Camps... IN AMERICA?!: Japanese Incarceration

After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, America became paranoid as hell, thinking every Japanese person in the U.S. was a spy. News flash: they weren’t. But that didn’t stop one of the ugliest chapters in American history from being written. Today, Bailey tells the grim story about how the Federal Government rounded up and imprisoned over 100,000 Japanese Americans during WWII. Episode Advertisers Include: Wicked Clothes, Liquid IV, Hello Fresh and Apostrophe. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY. 
11/10/202149 minutes, 19 seconds
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18: Secret Medical Testing on People & the Government Knew?! The Tuskegee Experiment

 In 1972, an article went viral before the internet existed. The headline read: “Syphilis Victims in U.S. Study Went Untreated for 40 Years.” This bombshell report exposed the Tuskegee Experiment for what it was: a crime against humanity. Today, Bailey tells the story of the study’s 400 participants and the monsters who lied and took advantage of them even though a cure to their illness was readily available. Episode Advertisers Include: Embark, Squarespace, Ouai and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY. 
11/3/202142 minutes, 32 seconds
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17: People Danced Until They LITERALLY Died?! - The Dancing Plague of 1518

 In 1518, the peasants of Strasbourg, France began dancing and couldn’t stop. Because of it, 15 people were dying per day. Historians don’t know what caused it, but they all agree that it absolutely happened. Today, Bailey tells the puzzling story of a mysterious Dancing Plague that gripped this town and disappeared just as quickly as it arrived! Episode sponsors include: Hunt a Killer, Wicked Clothes, SimpliSafe and Square Space! Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY. 
10/27/202149 minutes, 27 seconds
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16: From Riots and Raids to Gay Pride Parades: How Pride came to be

In 1969, the Stonewall Inn was just your typical, Mafia-backed queer bar in Greenwich Village, New York. But after yet another police raid, the LGBTQ+ community had enough and decided to fight back. Today, Bailey tells the story of how chaos in the streets of New York evolved into the colorful Pride parades we see around the world today.
10/20/202141 minutes, 23 seconds
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15: Who gave the Philly Police a friggin’ BOMB?!: The 1985 MOVE Bombing

In 1985, after a chaotic shootout and an hours-long standoff, the Philadelphia Police dropped a bomb on the home of the MOVE organization, a black liberation and environmentalist group. What? Why? How? Today, Bailey is going to get into that, but just know it killed 11 people and destroyed 61 surrounding homes. It took 35 years for the city to even apologize.   Episode sponosrs include: Liquid IV, Public Goods, Wicked Clothes and ShipStation!  Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
10/13/202148 minutes, 16 seconds
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14: Gay Conversion Therapy: Pseudo Science is Destroying Innocent Lives

700,000 people have experienced some form of Gay Conversion Therapy over the years. Yet, survivors of this horrible practice call it torture, evil and abusive. So, why, then, is it still legal in 30 states? Today, Bailey tells the dark history of a practice not only happening in camps, but in doctor’s offices and church basements all over the country. Episode sponosrs include: Ouai, Apostrophe, Wicked Cloths and Squarespace!  Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
10/6/202144 minutes, 21 seconds
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13: The story of the first female President of the United States: Edith Wilson

A rowdy mountain girl inherits a million dollar jewelry business, drag races through the streets of Washington D.C., goes on a blind date with the President, marries him and then takes over the country after he suffers a stroke. No, this isn’t the premise of a Rom Com. Today, Bailey dishes on the true story of Edith Wilson - the unapologetic First Lady who gave Washington politicians the middle finger and did what she wanted.
9/29/202147 minutes, 29 seconds
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12: MKUltra: Mind Control, Drugs and Robocats

What if we told you the Government thought LSD could be used for mind control? What if we told you they tested this on thousands of people without their knowledge? Or what if we told you the CIA was slicing open cats and putting microphones in them to create adorable little spies? You’d probably think we’re high. Nope. Just the Government. Well, today Bailey tells the story of a secret Government project called MKUltra, where they did all of this. And more. Episode sponosrs include: Zip Recruiter, Wicked Cloths, Upstart and Calm US!  Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
9/22/202142 minutes, 57 seconds
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11: Thomas Edison maybe killed a guy and other enlightening Edison tales

When people think of American innovation, one name always comes up: Thomas Edison. But, just like everything else in our series, there’s a dark side to Tommy boy. Today, Bailey reveals a story that shines Edison in a different light, a more unflattering one filled with buried tales of greed, fame, dishonesty and, dare she say, murder.  Partners for this episode include: Stamps.com, Hello Fresh, Squarespace and Apostrophe.
9/15/202147 minutes, 40 seconds
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10: Who stole grandma’s body?!: The Doctor’s Riots of 1788

Modern medicine had to start somewhere, right? And where it started ain’t too pretty. In order to study the inside of the body, bodies had to be dissected. And where did medical students and doctors get bodies to dissect in 1788? They stole ‘em from the cemetery, silly. Today, Bailey tells the wild story of the 1788 Doctor’s Riots.
9/1/202141 minutes, 28 seconds
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9: When the American Dream Goes Up in Flames: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we are going to talk about the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, where 146 garment workers lost their lives. This tragic story lives at the intersection of greedy capitalism, immigrant exploitation and social justice. Workers fighting for basic rights found themselves fighting for their lives.  Real Rosewood Foundation https://rosewoodflorida.wordpress.com/   "I will be matching donations for the first 48 hours after the podcast goes live at 12:00am PST on Wednesday August 25, 2021." Partners for this episode include: Wicked Clothes, Pura Vida Bracelets and Upstart. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
8/25/202146 minutes, 19 seconds
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8: The Trail of Tears: Not one, but many

Too many Americans think the Trail of Tears was just some difficult nature walk. Like, one path that a bunch of Native Tribes hiked to get from point A to point B. In reality, it was a death march through wild forests and raging rivers. Native Americans had to battle the unforgiving summer sun, harsh winters, brutal diseases, food shortages and abuse from the American Military meant to guide and protect them. Partners for this episode include: Stitch Fix, Apostrophe, Best Fiends, and ZipRecruiter.
8/18/202142 minutes, 52 seconds
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7: Crack vs. Cocaine: Welcome to Incarceration Nation

America is an Incarceration Nation, locking more people up than any other country. That includes countries with dictators. Think about that. In today’s episode, Bailey pulls back the curtain to show us the ugly truth behind why ONE gram of crack gets the same criminal sentence as ONE HUNDRED grams of cocaine. The crazy thing? They are the SAME DRUG. Today, Bailey takes you on an eye opening ride through the story of crack and cocaine. Partners for this episode include: Squarespace, Hello Fresh, Calm US and Stamps. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
8/11/202145 minutes, 46 seconds
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6: Mind Games - The Dark History of Lobotomy

What do the Kennedy’s (yes, those Kennedy’s), ice picks and depression all have in common? The lobotomy. Decades ago, this terrifying procedure was seen as the miracle solution to dozens of psychological problems. Today, Bailey digs into the dark history of lobotomies and how one man convinced America that he can cure all mental illnesses by sticking sharp objects in people’s brains while they were STILL AWAKE. Partners for this episode include: Upstart, True Crime Obssessed, Brooklinen and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
8/4/202139 minutes, 43 seconds
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5: Let's Talk About The Dark History Of Birth Control. Buckle In.

Birth Control is in medicine cabinets all over the world, used by millions of women. But few know its scandalous history involves mass sterilizations of Puerto Rican women, an American business tycoon, and an activist who dabbled in eugenics. What’s eugenics? You’ll find out. And it ain’t pretty. Today, Bailey reveals the big history behind the little pill that changed family planning forever. Partners for this episode include: Apostrophe, Embark, Scentbird and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
7/28/202142 minutes, 33 seconds
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4: Andrew Jackson

Today, Bailey dives deep into the story about Andrew Jackson, the master duelist, the man on the $20 bill, and the man responsible for the death of thousands of Native Americans. Partners for this episode include: Stitch Fix, Audible, Jordan Harbinger and Brooklinen.
7/21/202149 minutes, 21 seconds
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3: Rosewood Massacre

Murder, Destruction and Racism are all discussed as Bailey digs into the unsettling story of The Rosewood Massacre, which was an attack on the predominantly black town of Rosewood, Florida, in 1923 by large white mobs destroying the entire location. Partners for this episode include: Best Fiends, HelloFresh, Squarespace and Stamps.com. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!
7/14/202141 minutes, 11 seconds
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Dark History Relaunch Trailer

In this trailer, Bailey Sarian shares exciting updates on the relaunch of her #1 podcast "Dark History" and news on upcoming episodes!
6/23/20211 minute, 2 seconds
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2: Zoot Suit Riots

On this week’s episode, Bailey explores the story behind the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 in Los Angeles alongside an Historical Expert, Professor Pagan. Together, they discuss race relations in the US during this period, Zoot Suit inspiration from Jazz culture and the implications that the riots have even today! We also would love to thank our sponsors. Apostrophe: Save $15 off your first visit with a board-certified dermatologist at apostrophe.com/darkhistory and use code, DARKHISTORY. StitchFix: 30% off when you keep everything with stitchfix.com/darkhistory. Scentbird: 30% off your first month with scentbird.com/darkhistory.
6/9/202143 minutes, 44 seconds
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1: DuPont Chemical Scandal

On our premiere episode of Dark History,  Bailey dives deep into a topic that still is affecting us today! It is about an experiment and an injustice. The DuPont Chemical scandal is an exploration into synthetic chemicals possibly poisoning us all, a cover-up, and an unlikely lawsuit that exposes everything!
6/2/202136 minutes, 13 seconds
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Dark History Trailer

Bailey Sarian, a professional makeup artist & true crime connoisseur, is taking her expertise from her popular YouTube series, Murder, Mystery & Makeup, and expanding into the podcast world with Dark History! Each week, she will explore the chilling stories of the dark past from US and World History that they don't teach you in school!
5/20/20211 minute, 3 seconds