H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle

Gay Baddies in History

For Pride Month, we're doing something a little different. Instead of diving deep into a single historical figure or event, Sarah and Alora are shining a spotlight on several lesser-known people from history who were likely gay, lesbian, bisexual, or otherwise part of what we'd now call the LGBTQ+ community. Spanning from the Stone Age to the 18th century, this episode explores the lives of poets, artists, writers, and everyday people whose stories managed to survive against the odds. Many have been dismissed by historians as "close friends", but their stories paint a far more interesting picture. Some of these tales are inspiring and some of them are heartbreaking...but all of them serve as a reminder that LGBTQ+ people have always existed. Join us as we celebrate Pride by uncovering the queer history that has been hiding in plain sight all along. History isn't nearly as straight as some people would like you to believe. 🌈📚🏳️‍🌈 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Article from Making Queer History: "Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum" by Harper-Hugo Darling: https://www.makingqueerhistory.com/articles/2016/12/20/khnumhotep-and-niankhkhnum-and-occams-razor Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah “Forgotten Heroes” ,Music by Vladimir Visic [https://pixabay.com/users/forgotten-hero-records-42171567/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] “Shetland Dusk Echoes”, Iron Age Norse Chant by Tera Mangala Meditation Music "The Legend of Narmer" by WombatNoisesAudio "ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

H.H. Holmes and the Murder Castle

Step into one of history's most infamous true crime stories as we explore the dark and unsettling world of H. H. Holmes, the man often called America's first serial killer. At the center of the legend is the infamous Murder Castle, a strange building in Chicago that has inspired countless stories of hidden rooms, secret passages, and murder. But how much of the tale is fact, and how much is myth? In this episode, we examine Holmes's life, his scams, his victims, and the sensational headlines that transformed him into one of history's most notorious true crime figures. From fraud schemes and suspicious deaths to lurid newspaper stories, we unravel the facts behind the man who became a monster in the public imagination. Was the Murder Castle truly a labyrinth of death, or has more than a century of rumors, exaggerations, and legend blurred the line between history and myth? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and explore the case that continues to fascinate true crime fans more than a century later. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] Sound Effect by freesound_community [https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=49850] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=49850] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Pig War of 1859

What do you get when you combine a disputed border, a potato patch, and one extremely unfortunate pig? Apparently, an international crisis. In this episode of the Hot Mess History Podcast, Alora drags Sarah into the delightfully ridiculous story of the Pig War of 1859, when the United States and Great Britain came alarmingly close to armed conflict over a pig who was just trying to eat a snack. What started as a farmer's bad day quickly escalated into military mobilization, diplomatic chaos, and a whole lot of men taking themselves very seriously over a situation that sounds completely made up. Join us for the political drama, territorial disputes, questionable decision making, and perhaps the only war in history where a pig is the sole casualty. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah "The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] "Cartoon Funny Music" Music by BackgroundMusicForVideos [https://pixabay.com/users/backgroundmusicforvideos-46459014/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=522399] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=522399] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Katherine Parr (Part 5)

In the final episode of our Katherine Parr saga, Sarah begins with Katherine’s death and the aftermath that followed. We discuss what happened to Thomas Seymour after Katherine’s passing, the scandal and downfall that consumed him, and how quickly power shifted around the young Edward VI of England. We also dive into the disturbing history of Katherine Parr’s body after her burial at Sudeley Castle, including the repeated exhumations and the horrifying treatment of her remains centuries after her death. In this finale, we examine Katherine’s lasting legacy and how history continued to deny her peace long after she was gone. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] Music by Vlad Bakutov [https://pixabay.com/users/deuslower-45666444/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=236809] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=236809] "Forgotten Heroes": Music by Vladimir Visic [https://pixabay.com/users/forgotten-hero-records-42171567/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=420206] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The Anne Boleyn Saga

490 years after her execution, we present an extra special episode spanning all five parts of our Anne Boleyn saga. From her early days at court to her tragic end at the Tower, this episode brings together every chapter of her life into one complete story. Discover how Anne defied a kingdom, gave birth to the future Elizabeth I, and left behind a legacy that continues to fascinate the world nearly five centuries later. Sit back, relax, and reflect on the life and tragic death of Anne Boleyn on the anniversary (okay...1 day late) of her execution. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod [https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod] RedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u [https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=u] Buy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod [https://open.acast.com/networks/6865c3e1659c28f4ba62bab0/shows/6865c573659c28f4ba630de4/episodes/buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypod] Follow us on social media: * Instagram: @hotmesshistorypod * TikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcast * Email us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.com * Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypod Intro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah Music by Ribhav Agrawal [https://pixabay.com/users/ribhavagrawal-39286533/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] from Pixabay [https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=230860] Fair Use Disclaimer: This podcast may contain excerpts of copyrighted material used for purposes such as commentary, criticism, education, and discussion. This use is permitted under Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act. All rights remain with their respective copyright holders. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.