Historically Unsupervised

Hello again and welcome back for episode 26 of Historically Unsupervised!! We’re keeping it spooky this week and finishing up the second part of the Salem Witch Trials 👻🧙🏼‍♀️so let’s get curious! But not too curious… or you may get accused of witchcraft. Next episode is all about tragedy, drama, and some mild cases of tuberculosis… as we unpack the tragic life story of Edgar Allan Poe 🐦‍⬛📔 L...

Welcome back for episode 25, my first big historical story I’m uncovering.. all about the Salem Witch Trials! However, I want to give you ALL the drama so this is simply part one of a two-episode series. Next week is part two of the Salem Witch Trials where we’ll uncover all the gory, frightening, and ugly details of the accused! 😱 Notion Webpage: PLEASE CHECK IT OUT ☺️ 🧙‍♀️ The Salem Witch Tria...

I think I may start releasing episodes on Wednesday mornings starting this week… it gives me a little grace considering I’m quite busy 🤭 But it’s episode 24 of Historically Unsupervised and we discuss the history of the famous “little blue pill”… it’s origin story is quite exciting 😉 Join me next week for my first 2 part story episode on the Salem Witch Trials 🧙🏼‍♀️🧚 We WILL be doing a super...

Thanks y’all for giving me a couple weeks off but I’m back for Episode 23 of Historically Unsupervised… In today’s episode we dive into the story of how your friendly neighborhood superheroes weren’t always how we know them now.. all because of one man, Fredric Wertham. Next week, join me yet again while I embarrass myself (per usual). I’ll be discussing the accidental origin story of the well kno...

Hide your kids and hide your wife from Elizabeth Báthory, the Blood Countess, who killed many to bathe in their 🩸 to maintain eternal youth… or did she? This is Episode 22 of Historically Unsupervised. Next week, our Time Machine goes to the 1950s where Fredric Wertham is introduced and his wild takes on comic books… he really believed they were the sole purpose behind teens gone wild! Episode 22...

Hello again or welcome (if you’re new 😉) to Episode 21 on the history of engagements! Love certainly is in the air… Everyone I know is getting engaged, married, or pregnant! And since I’m not doing any of the 3, I used up my free time to research the history behind why we get engaged… Next week, join me to talk about Elizabeth Báthory, the woman who allegedly bathed in her victims’ blood 🩸 or di...

Hello and welcome back for Episode 20 of Historically Unsupervised 🫣 In today’s episode, I share with you some of the best DIY secrets from the era during World War II. If you’re feeling nostalgic from the YouTube DIY era, this episode is for you. Next week, find a date and listen to me discuss the history of engagements! Love must be in the air, for everyone else… 🤨 Notion Page (transcript and...

We have officially made it through all 18 of the wonderful series for Historically Unsupervised! Visit my notion page below for more information on today’s episode, The WITCH of Wall Street… not the Wolf 🧙🏼‍♀️🧪 https://app.notion.com/p/Hetty-Green-The-Witch-of-Wall-Street-39e3ed1fde908083bf19ca5c2535d55e?source=copy_link I will be taking a short break next week to get ahead on my research. I kn...

Hey hey!! Join me for episode 18 of Historically Unsupervised!! Check out my Notion page link below for recommended movies/books, fun facts, and more! https://immense-prune-205.notion.site/Year-Without-a-Summer-The-Volcano-That-Changed-the-World-39e3ed1fde90807c8a26c4d9119016ca?source=copy_link Episode 18 uncovers the gothic horror story and secrets behind the infamous Year Without a Summer (1816)...

CHECK OUT MY NOTION PAGE BELOW!! The link brings you to my notion page, which lists quick fun facts, sources, recommended movies/books/more, and related podcast episodes 😆 https://immense-prune-205.notion.site/Paracelsus-The-Doctor-Who-Turned-Poison-To-Medicine-39a3ed1fde90805b9a37c508b443541b?source=copy_link In this episode, we discuss the man who turned poison into medicine 💊☠️ Paracelsus bas...

If you’re a fan of The Little Mermaid, H2O: Just Add Water, or Aquamarine… you might want to listen up. In this episode, we discuss VITAL mermaid knowledge about the history of mermaids and key figures in mermaid culture. Even the mermaid that inspired the Starbucks logo! Who knew?! Although we’re talking about water, don’t drink too much and overdo it before next week, where we discuss the father...

It’s episode 15 and we will discuss the WILD story of the Wild Boy of Aveyron in post-revolution France. Was he abandoned? Tortured? Grew up with wolves? We may never know… Next week, get ready to DIVE into the DEEP end, where we’ll get into ancient history and discover the origin of mermaids. Time to watch Aquamarine again… Sources and Transcript: https://immense-prune-205.notion.site/Episode-15-...

You can’t deny how creepy an Ouija board is.. but what if I told you it’s origin story and it’s relation to the Civil War? Enter episode 15 of Historically Unsupervised. We’ll unpack the scary stories behind the board and how it may all just be in your head… or not 😳 Next week, we dive into the story of the Wild Boy of Aveyron in the late 1700s. A boy who was found in the woods and couldn’t commu...

This may be your sign… or omen… to follow and rate my podcast with 5/5 stars, if you dare. And you shall be rewarded… with yet another episode of Historically Unsupervised! In this episode, we get into the behind-the-scenes of the popular horror film, The Omen, which is coming up on its 50th anniversary! The BTS of the film makes the plot of the film MUCH more eerie than you can imagine… Next week...

Mamma Mia! It’s episode 12… In today’s episode we explore the origin story, the love story, and the downfall of the beloved Swedish pop group, ABBA. Did you know they almost lost their name to a seafood company? 🧐 Next week, bring your good luck, because we’ll dive into the making of the film, The Omen, for its 50th anniversary. The behind the scenes are a bit terrifying… Sources and Transcript:...

Hello again to my dedicated fans (aka the 3 friends and family who are sticking around)! Or welcome if you’re new, please stay a while 😆 Join me in today’s episode about one of the most iconic women in medical history, who still isn’t receiving adequate recognition even today… so it is even truly a historical podcast episode? 🧐 Next week put on your dancing shoes, dancing queens, because I’m tak...

Hello and welcome to episode 10!! The time has FLOWN by! In this episode, we unpack the story of tennis legend Billie Jean King and her impact on women’s sports history. Oh yeah, and Bobby Riggs with his impact on… well his gambling debts. Join me next week as we get into the first episode of the series, What a Woman! And dive into the life of Henrietta Lacks. Sources and Transcript: https://immen...

It’s been 9 whole weeks of episodes ahhhh!!! Welcome back or welcome in, you’re in for a treat! Today we dive into one of history’s first conspiracy theories. All about a couple of children who appeared out of nowhere in a little medieval town called Woolpit… and these children, were… well… green? 🤢 Next week we’ll get into some sporty convo. I’ll share the story of The Battle of the Sexes and ho...

I cannot believe it’s already been 8 weeks of unsupervised history to share! Join me this week to go full circle back to episode 1. Who better to discuss than Lord Byron? Or really, his daughter, Ada Lovelace. A mathematician who basically invented modern computer programming. Next week, we’ll dive into one of history’s first conspiracy theories 😵‍💫 a story about “green” children? Sources and Tr...

In this episode, we dive into the history behind Vogue Magazine and its ups and downs over each decade. It is certainly far from any hideous skirt convention! Next week, I’ll take you back to episode one, as we discuss Lord Byron’s daughter, Ada Lovelace. His creative spirit and flawed social life ended up creating a child who invented what we now know as programming… Sources and Transcript: https...

Welcome to the first episode of the series “The 1900s Archive”, but this one focuses on the 1990s. An era of supermodels, trip hop, and major celebrity drama. Today’s episode discusses the story of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. America’s prince paired with a mysterious Calvin Klein girl. In this episode, we dive a little deeper than they did on “Love Story” and discuss some discourse about...

Welcome to the most embarrassing topic I’ve discussed so far! If you’ve already been making fun of me, now’s the time to continue doing so. And if you know me personally, PROCEED WITH CAUTION. In this episode, we dive into the wild history behind what “female hysteria” was and its medical treatment over the years. If you’re a bit of a freak, this might be the episode for you… 🫣 Don’t judge me ok?...

Let’s sip some royal tea and discuss the chaotic tale of one of history’s most famous villains… or was she really a villain? That’s up for you to decide. In today’s episode we talk about Marie Antoinette. A queen who is seen today as a popular Halloween costume and a running joke about eating… cake? Did she even say that? Next week, join me to discuss WILD stories and history behind “female hyster...

Hey y’all! Welcome to another AWESOME episode of Historically Unsupervised. I think I’m finally getting the hang of this thing. Today we will talk about Greek mythology and religion turned into what we now know today as The Olympics. If you’ve ever wondered, why do we do the Olympics? This is the episode for you. I’ll share crazy stories behind the “why” and more extras to keep it interesting. Joi...

If you’ve been here before, thanks for joining me again. If you’re new, welcome to the crazy world of Historically Unsupervised! In this episode, we discuss the crazy tale of a true artist falling in love with a scam artist. Welcome to the 1960’s, where art ran the world. This story encapsulates inspiration, to take back what is yours! Next week, join me in discussing the wild stories behind the A...