History Woes

In part 2 of the BHM series, the History Woes team covers some truly inspirational women. First, Morgan covers entrepreneur, Madam C.J. Walker. Then, Lexi covers the life of a woman of all trades (there's really nothing she cannot do), Mae Jemison. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Madam C.J. Walker: https://blogs.brown.edu/afri-0090-s01-2019-fall/2019/10/10/the-good...

As we enter Black History Month, we're starting off with some tragic but important stories. First, Lexi tells the life of historic Black educator, pioneer leader of the civil rights movement, and president of the state chapter of the NAACP: Harry T. Moore. Then, Morgan covers sundown towns and the murder of Carol Jenkins.    Additionally, this podcast was recorded prior to the History Wo...

This week we've got a whole new topic that the History Woes team actually knows a little bit about! Today we're bringing you: tech crimes! Crimes that were at the forefront of technology during their time. First, Lexi tells you all about a virus that meant business, NotPetya. Then, Morgan covers possible pickle of the future, Stuxnet. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/Histor...

Only a tiny bit late today because the History Woes team was watching Hamilton last night, and we cannot recommend it enough! But in this episode the Patreons have taken over the studio. Our honorary History Hoe: Eric was in studio with us for this recording and our topics today were suggested by the lovely Patreon: Simone. First. Morgan covers the history of OSHA and then, Lexi covers the story o...

It's go time as we throw it back the first episode: wild wars! But this time it's all about the animals. First, Morgan tells the story of the Catholic church's war on cats. Then, Lexi covers the Great Emu War. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Catholic Church's War on Cats: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_IX https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medieval_Inquisiti...

Don't hit the birds! Today we're doing a Patreon requested episode on none other than Florida Man himself. First, Morgan presents the smooth sounds of the best of Florida Man album. Then Lexi covers the stories of the Florida face eaters. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Best of Florida Man: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/fla-man-wears-f-police-shirt-cour...

Welcome to the last episode of History Woes inaugural year! Thank you all for your patience and we hope you enjoy todays episode: history roulette! An episode where the hosts choose a random but interesting story to tell. First, Lexi tells the life story of the Mad Monk, Rasputin. Then, Morgan covers laboratory mishaps - pathogens that escaped the biolab. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and w...

Sorry for the lateness everyone, the History Woes team got caught up helping Santa tune up his sleigh. But now that we're here, we're covering Christmas themed stories! First, Morgan covers the Christmas truce of 1914. Then, Lexi tells us all about the history of Christmas as we know it today. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History The Christmas Truce of 1914: https://www...

Welcome back to another wild women of history episode! Today were looking at some women that destroyed the gender norms of their day by ditching the dress  to wear a little less. First, Lexi tells the wild life story of Julie d'Aubigny. Then, Morgan covers the life of pirate queen, Anne Bonny. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Julie d'Aubigny: https://en.wikiped...

Join us as we kraken to tales from the deep! First, Morgan covers those who have haunted the dreams of sailors near and far throughout history: sea monsters! Then, Lexi tells the very scary story of what happened to the unfortunate residents of Port Royal. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History Sea Monsters https://mythology.net/monsters/sea-monster/ https://en.wikipedia....

We hope you find today's episode appealing, because today History Woes covers a history hoe request! First, Lexi covers the history of the Public Defenders Office. Then, Morgan recounts the dark history of the death penalty. Thanks Michael for your support and your requests! Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History History of the Public Defenders Office https://www.calbarjo...

It's time for a second helping of your favorite history podcast! In this second episode, Morgan covers the history of the annual turkey pardon. Next up, Lexi recounts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloon mishaps of days gone past. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History The Turkey Pardon https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2011/11/23/definitive-history-presiden...

We missed you! Today we come back with a double episode on Thanksgiving week. In this first episode, Morgan covers missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. Then, Lexi follows up with the story of the first Thanksgiving. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/History MMIWG https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw https://www.uihi.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Missing-a...

You thought we were done bringing the spooky but it's All Souls Day so we're bringing it one last time! Join us as Morgan tells the story of the original emo kid himself, Edgar Allen Poe. After that, Lexi brings it home with the story of the wild life of Mary Shelley. Edgar Allan Poe: https://poets.org/poet/edgar-allan-poe https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe https://en.wikipedia.o...

Welcome to the wrap party for our spooky season tales! We're ramping up the scares as Lex starts off with the history of Halloween/Samhain and Morgan finishes out the month with the history behind ghost hunting. Find us at instagram.com/historywoes and www.patreon.com/Historywoes Halloween/Samhain: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/samhain https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-...

Welcome to episode three of our creepy stories during October! We're very excited to tell you stories that stem from history's classic horrors. First, Morgan tells you about one of history's first recorded vampires (or was she? You be the judge). Then Lexi unwraps a scary tale with the most classic horror of all (the living) when she covers mummy unwrapping parties. *Podcast note, no puppies were...

We're keeping the spooky season stories rolling this week with cryptids! First, Lexi kicks us off with none other than the harbinger of doom himself, Mothman. After, Morgan covers the terror of the French countryside, the Beast of Gevaudan. instagram.com/historywoes www.patreon.com/Historywoes Mothman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silver_Bridge https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_apartment_bomb...

It's the official start of spooky season and this October we're bringing you a spooky theme each week and we're starting off with witches! Morgan begins with the life story of Marie Laveaux. Then, Lexi bewitches you with the story of Laurie Cabot, Salem's official witch, and how she helped to solve a murder.  instagram.com/historywoes www.patreon.com/Historywoes Marie Laveaux https://en.wikip...

We're excited this week to bring you the story behind the movie: Disney edition. First, Lexi covers the ominous story of author J.M. Barrie and how the story of Peter Pan came to be. Then, Morgan tells the tail (pun always intended) of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid . instagram.com/historywoes www.patreon.com/Historywoes Peter Pan https://www.vox.com/culture/2017/7/27/16021572/peter-...

This week History Woes covers some complicated figures in conservation. Morgan starts off with a Patreon request for famous oceanographer, Jacques Cousteau and Lexi tells the tale of the old lion himself, Teddy Roosevelt. instagram.com/historywoes  www.patreon.com/Historywoes Jacques Cousteau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacques_Cousteau https://www.costaricadiveandsurf.com/silent-world-jac...

This week History Woes brings you murder most foul. Lexi Covers the murder castle of H.H. Holmes and Morgan brings the story you thought you knew about the Amityville Horror House. instagram.com/historywoes www.patreon.com/Historywoes H. H. Holmes: https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/hh-holmes/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._H._Holmes#Early_victims H.H. Holmes: America's Fir...

Welcome to double digits! Today we unravel some of history's best kept secrets (at least at the time). Morgan covers The Baltimore Plot and Lexi brings you The Men Who Would Be Bond. instagram.com/historywoes www.patreon.com/Historywoes The Baltimore Plot: https://www.americaslibrary.gov/jb/nation/jb_nation_pinkerto_1.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allan_Pinkerton https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki...

Hold on to your butts this week, we have some explosive stories to share! First, Lexi brings you our #1 PR person and honorary History Hoe: Simone's requested story for Chernobyl. Then, Morgan gives a glowing review of the worlds nuclear mishaps. Chernobyl https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesrodgerseurope/2021/05/01/how-the-chernobyl-nuclear-disaster-shaped-russia-and-ukraines-modern-history/?sh=41c...

Grab a seat and your furry best friend because this week we're bringing you heroic tails about some of the most heroic pups in history featuring a guest appawrence from one of History Woes best boys: Yogi. First, Morgan covers the story of the tenacious Sergeant Stubby and Lexi gives Togo his due as she tells you about one of the biggest hurdles he overcame to save many lives. You can find us on I...

Hey everyone and welcome to episode 7 of History Woes! In this episode Lexi spills the tea on the Teacup Poisoner and Morgan covers the Affair of the Poisons. Citations The Teacup Poisoner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Young The Affair of the Poisons: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Bosse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madame_de_Brinvilliers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettres_de_cach...