The Past Made Me Do It

Send us Fan Mail We are back with another National Parks episode all about the Grand Tetons in Wyoming, USA! This one involves lots of drama and almost 100 years of fighting for it to become a national park.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786843/supporters/n...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how different outdoor locations become known as National Parks? Jamie is here to talk about the first one, Yellowstone National Park. Jamie lets us in on her tips after visiting and talks about her favorite parts. We are uncovering what led this beautiful place to become a well-known national park. Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepas...

Send us Fan Mail We left off with Ray Kroc becoming very interested in building up the McDonalds cooperation. Through the years, he took a lot from the brothers and hurt people a long the way, while being very much in debt. After a lot of trial and error, we have gotten to where we are now with McDonalds. This episode covers the invention of many different types of menu items, the drama as the com...

Send us Fan Mail The history of McDonals is very dramatic, interesting, and crazy! How did it go from a small business owned by two brothers trying to make ends meet to being fully owned by one man focused on big business? Today we dive into what led the McDonald's brothers to open their own restaurant and what led Ray Kroc to discovering his newest big project.  Support the show Follow us on...

Send us Fan Mail We left off with the hard fact that Marie Antoinette has not had an heir yet. But the good news is that there is one coming (after 8 years). Today we discuss her reign and the end of her life. She didn't do it on purpose... as she said in her last words. RIP to her and her head.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademe...

Send us Fan Mail We last talked about Marie Antoinette's childhood and we left off with her getting married to Dauphin Louis. Jamie loves the name Louis, but we are not talking about him! Not during International Woman's Month (this was recorded in March). She gets to live in a fancy new palace and she likes it! Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Emai...

Send us Fan Mail We are jumping into a huge topic today. Jamie is talking all things Marie Antoinette for the next few weeks. Part 1 is all about her childhood. She later would become the last queen of France before the French Revolution. Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! https://www.buzzs...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 is here and it is all about the many battles between France and Britain and the end of King George III's reign. Also, Nappy Boy makes a comeback. And he's ready to piss people off and ruin an alliance. George made a huge difference in Great Britain with his many interests and passions. At the time, he had the longest time ever on a throne in England and Great Brit...

Send us Fan Mail You may know him from Hamilton the Musical, the king who went mad, or the last king of America. King George III reined through one of the craziest times for Great Britain. The 7 Years War was happening when he entered the throne. What led George to go crazy? What mental disorders does he have? We will get there after Kiley is done struggling reading her own writing.  Support the s...

Send us Fan Mail It has been a while since we last spoke about a Hollywood Bombshell, so let's talk about the beautiful Grace Kelly. Coming from a family of athletes, the odds were against her. But of course, she rose above that and became a fantastic, well-known actress. A fashion icon, talented queen, and a royal princess all in one! Her life ended tragically but she lives on forever. Also,...

Send us Fan Mail Last week, we dove into how the couple met each other and their childhoods. This week, it's all about the tea! The crimes! The LOYALTY! Iconic pictures found in an apartment, saying goodbye to their families for the last time, and bullet holes in their car when they were shot to death. What a story for looooove month. Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thep...

Send us Fan Mail Two people growing up in the slums of Texas would only lead to coming together as one to become the best criminal team out there. We are diving into the crazy life of Bonnie and Clyde. Two people who fell into love at first sight and were committed to each other until death. This episode is all about what led them to one another and the beginning of their relationship, but there i...

Send us Fan Mail It's loooove month. What better way to celebrate Valentines Day than to talk about the lil baby himself, Cupid (AKA Eros). Being the son of Aphrodite and Ares, Eros is a perfect example of love, powerful and romantic. He might be able to stop the strongest of gods from getting love, but how does he handle it when he falls head over heels for someone? We're here to tell y...

Send us Fan Mail We know you all have been waiting for part 2 on Ellis Island. Here it is! The history of this place is quite the range and many families used it to start a new life. A fire even destroyed the main building! (Don't use woods to build houses.) Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Clic...

Send us Fan Mail Many families moved to the United States by using Ellis Island. In this episode, Jamie tells us how this legendary immigration island became a thing. The history is very fascinating.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1786843/supporters/new

Send us Fan Mail 2022 was quite the year! We are here just a couple weeks into 2023 and we're ready to reflect on the past year. There were many scientific discoveries, heat waves, and a pretty iconic slap at an awards show. What a year! Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! https://www.b...

Send us Fan Mail Today is a quick chit chat about the seven archangels. Starting with Michael (most well-known) all the way to some less-known angels. Each archangel has a special color and power, but who would you choose on the ultimate dating show?  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! http...

Send us Fan Mail 24 meters high. 9 total levels. A ton of stairs. This new wonder of the world is beautiful and a must-see. There are a lot of parts of the architecture that relate back to the culture of Mexico. This includes stone heads and reliefs. There were a lot of religious ceremonies and human sacrifices here. Today, you can still visit it! We are sharing all kinds of fun information about...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for a holiday episode! We had to at least do one for you this season. Today, we are talking about the history of good ol' St. Nicholas and how his generous acts eventually led to the creation of Santa Claus. He sees you when you're sleeping....He knows when you're awake......But what was he addicted to before cookies? Why did they come up with the ide...

Send us Fan Mail We are talking about another cursed object today! Originally from India, the Hope Diamond is a 45.52-carat diamond that is known to be cursed. Its size, shape, and color is astounding to many. This diamond has been through a lot and it is up to you to decide if the bad luck of its owners is a coincidence or not.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademed...

Send us Fan Mail We are here with part 2 of the life of Michael Jackson. Starting with his solo career, we see a legendary artist with so many awards and number 1 hits. What caused his downfall? So many things. We dive deeper into the end of his life, his allegations, and his sleeping issues. We end off with his horrible and devastating death.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok ...

Send us Fan Mail We're going to try to lighten the mood just a little bit by talking about an amazing legend, Michael Jackson. Despite the legendary fame he ends up having in the future, his childhood was not easy. It was cut off so quickly that Michael never was able to understand what it means to grow up. This episode is all about his childhood and what brought him to becoming a star. Stay...

Send us Fan Mail Part 2 is where things get heavy. Jamie talks about many of the different camps and the challenges and abuse they were forced to endure. It may be an emotional topic and not an appropriate time to make jokes, but we believe this topic is important for everyone to hear.  Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com...

Send us Fan Mail We are here with a dark and sad story. Jamies starts us off this week with giving us the information on the camps and what led to them being organized. She discuses what brought Hitler to this position. Stay tuned next week for another episode on the camps. Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to suppo...

Send us Fan Mail We know you have been wondering what the actual history of Halloween is. Where did it start? How did characters like witches, cats, and ghosts become a part of it? How did trick or treating start? We have all the answers here! Support the show Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok  @thepastmademedoit Email us at thepastmademedoit@gmail.com Want to support us? Click here! https://www....