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This week, Michelle takes us to the Wild Wild West and tells the story of Buffalo Bill. From hunting buffalo to running his own traveling show, William Frederick Cody took YOLO to a whole new level. Bust out your cowboy hat and hear about all his adventures!

Do you love Game of Thrones as much as we do? From battles to dinner parties turned deadly, Michelle tells us about history that may or may not have inspired some of our favorite moments on the show. Besties- let’s break some bread and spill the tea this week!

Welcome to our first ever Historable drink-along Besties! Make yourself a cocktail (or two) and listen to Michelle talk all about Prohibition in the United States. This was a nationwide constitutional ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages from 1920-1933. Hear all about why it came to be, the impact and why it ultimately didn't work. Cheers!

All female badass warrior army story? Count us in! This week Deanna tells us all about the Dahomey Amazons - a west African military powerhouse comprised entirely of women.  Tune in to hear all about this group of impressive strong females and their incredible tale. 

This week, Michelle tells us about the impressive life of British mathematician, Alan Turing. From code breaking in WWII to influencing the study of Artificial Intelligence - this genius was way ahead of his time. While his life was cut tragically short, his legacy and brilliance live on today. 

We are back after our summer break and ready to dive back in. Deanna brings it this week telling us all about The Jane Collective, which was a pre-Roe v. Wade group in Chicago that helped give women access to safe and affordable abortions. We love a women supporting women moment. So tune in to find out all about this underground group that helped thousands of women in a time that currently seems a...

Besties - can you believe we have been learning together for one whole year? Neither can we! As a special birthday treat, Deanna asks us both questions from our favorite Historable moments, to the ones we would rather forget. We wouldn't be here without you all - so thanks for listening and Happy Birthday Historable!

This week, Michelle tells us about Juneteenth. A very important but not well known holiday - Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.  Tune in to hear all about the origins and story of this day!

This week we are getting down to business and discussing the landmark case of Roe vs. Wade, which has protected abortion rights in America for the last 50 years. Michelle takes us over the original case, what it has affected and the infamous Supreme Court leak that could hint at the ruling being overturned. Tune in to brush up on what the case means to America, and what could happen if overturned....

Happy Pride month! This week, Michelle tells us all about the start of the modern day gay rights movement. 

Happy Memorial Day! This week,  Michelle tells us all about this day and reminds us why it’s so important.  Hope you all have a great holiday! 

This week, Deanna talks about Lady Godiva, a historical figure best known for her naked horse ride through Coventry in the 11th Century. Then she gives a little behind the scenes peek of the Historable rabbit hole she went down creating this episode. Ever wonder what happens during research? Then this episode is for you!

After all the Twilight talk in last week's episode, Deanna went down a pretty deep rabbit hole. Thus - this week’s episode was born. Hear all about how two hundred years after the Salem Witch Trials a new panic hit New England - vampires!

This week, Michelle tells us all about the life and violent times of Vlad III (aka Vlad the Impaler aka Dracula aka Vlad Tepes aka the Prince of Walachia aka the man with many names). Even with all those names, he is best known for….you guessed it…his love of impalement.  He was constantly on the defense from enemies and what did he do? Vlad chose cruelty and some pretty extreme tactics to try to...

In the 1950s, the United States bought the world's supply of LSD in the pursuit of "science". This week Michelle tells us the insane story of MK-ULTRA, a top secret research project exploring the possibility of mass mind control. Led by a very questionable chemist, this twenty year endeavor was filled with drugs, torture, questionable decisions and a whole lot of WTF. 

This week Deanna takes us back to the Oregon Trail. However, this time the quest to the west is filled with lots of tragedy and…..cannibalism. Hear the story and struggles of the infamous Donner Party and the lengths they had to take to survive their journey. 

Welcome to part two of "The Battle of the Queens". This week, Michelle covers the story of Mary, Queen of Scots. After becoming Queen at only six days old, Mary's life was like no other. At a young age, she moved to France, briefly became a double Queen and then a young widow. Upon returning to Scotland, her story is filled with romance, tragedy and lots of plotting against Queen El...

This week, we kick off our two part series entitled, “The Battle of the Queens” with the story of Elizabeth I. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and had many obstacles to overcome during her 45 year claim on the throne. Known as the “Virgin Queen”, her reign was one filled with triumph, the heart of a lion cub, beefing with her cousin Mary and lots of Bob Dudley. The end of her story officially e...

As promised during our episode on Denver International Airport Conspiracies, here is your Deanna led episode on the Freemasons! This week she will take us through all that she learned about the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Are they a secret society that is worthy of all the conspiracy theories or are they just a bro club with too many handshakes? You be the judge.

You thought our episode on Caligula was crazy? Wait until you hear the story of his nephew/adopted cousin Nero (yes…he was both). This week, Michelle tells us the crazy tale of Nero and his rise and eventual fall from Roman rule. From scheming mothers, questionable deaths, pleasure palaces and some interesting decisions during the Olympics- this story has it all (and then some). Bust out your favo...

This week we dive deep - to the underground parts of the Denver International Airport that is. Are there lizard people living down there? What is the meaning of the murals found inside? And who the hell is Blucifer? Let's get in to it besties. 

This week we are discussing Olga of Kyiv, the patron saint of vengeance. After a neighboring tribe murdered her husband, she went on a murderous campaign of revenge, which according to stories left thousands dead. After she was satisfied his murder was avenged, she became a Christian and lived the rest of her days in spreading the faith. 

This week Deanna tells us about the life and legacy of Josephine Baker. From a young age, she wowed people with her talent and charm both on and off the stage eventually landing her the opportunity of a lifetime. She took her talents on the road and found a place where she truly felt at home - France. From banana skirts to espionage, Josephine’s incredible story was definitely one for the history...

The Tuskegee Airmen were World War II pilots who trailblazed the world of black aviation in America. After rigorous training at the the Tuskegee Institute, from which they get their nickname, they were deployed to the war where they racked up some incredible statistics. These men are remembered for their exceptional flying skills and bravery in fighting for a country that wasn't quite fightin...

Queen Bess. Brave Bessie. Aviatrix extraordinaire. First African American person - male or female - to obtain an international pilots license. Period. Need we say more? This week we are talking all about one of the pioneers of women in aviation - Bessie Coleman. She’s known today as someone who never took no for an answer and kept pursuing her dreams of flying high in the sky. All while standing u...