Hot Mess History Podcast

In Part 3 of Helen of [insert city name here], Helen is officially in Troy, and the situation is about to get a whole lot messier. We get into Helen’s arrival in Troy, her reactions to her new life, and how her story has been remembered and retold for the past few thousand years. From the woman behind the myth to the countless versions of her story, we are taking one last look at Helen; a woman who has been blamed for a war that involved gods, kings, princes...men...men who were perfectly capable of making their own bad decisions. Tune in for the final chapter of Helen’s story and the messy mythology that turned her into one of the most famous women in Greek myth.-------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah"ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis, remixed by Sarah

The Black Friday Scandal isn't over yet! In Part 2, we’re picking up where we left off as the scheme to corner the gold market begins to unravel and fall apart. The plan sends Wall Street into a tailspin, putting Ulysses S. Grant’s administration under intense scrutiny. As the fallout spreads, the question becomes just how much the people at the top knew and what would happen once the dust finally settled. And we finally address the important question: was Ulysses S. Grant an idiot, corrupt, or just incredibly naïve? Listen to find out and drop your opinions in the comments!---------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah“Political Documentary Background”, Music by Roman Dudchyk from PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

September 11, 2001 was a day that changed America forever. In this episode, Sarah takes you through the events of that day, from the first moments of the attacks and the chaos that unfolded across the country, to the devastation at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93.Along the way, we’ll talk about some of the notable people whose stories became forever connected to 9/11, the incredible acts of bravery and sacrifice that happened that day, and the aftermath as America tried to make sense of what had happened. Sarah also shares some of her own memories of September 11 and what she remembers about experiencing the day as a child.There is so much to the story of 9/11 that no single episode could possibly cover it all. But through the events, the people, the aftermath, and the memories that have stayed with us, this episode takes a look at one of the most devastating days in American history and how it changed the country forever.Stick around to the very end for another hidden 9/11 gem of a story.-----------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by SarahMusic by Syouki Takahashi from Pixabay"The Realization", Music by Ribhav Agrawal from Pixabay

Ulysses S. Grant had already survived the Civil War and made it all the way to the White House. Surely things couldn’t get much messier…right? In Part 1 of our Black Friday Scandal story, we’re getting into the people closest to Grant and the wild scheme that sent Wall Street into a frenzy. What starts as an attempt to corner the gold market quickly spirals into financial chaos, political connections, and one very messy scandal. And this is only the beginning. Tune in for the first half of one of the most outrageous scandals of Grant’s presidency.---------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah“Political Documentary Background”, Music by Roman Dudchyk from Pixabay

In Part 2 of Helen of [insert city name here], Helen and Menelaus are married, welcome a child, and settle into life in Sparta…until Paris enters the chat and sends everything spectacularly off the rails. We get into the Judgment of Paris, the goddess drama that set the whole mess in motion, and how a seemingly routine diplomatic visit from Paris quickly turns into the beginning of one of the biggest events in Greek myth. And, of course, we’re tackling the question that has been debated for thousands of years: Was Helen kidnapped by Paris, or did she willingly leave Sparta with him?Tune in as we unravel the drama behind Helen, Paris, and the events that became the catalyst for the Trojan War.-------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah"ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis, remixed by Sarah

Helen’s story has been retold for thousands of years, and somehow, she keeps getting reduced to one thing: the beautiful woman who caused the Trojan War. But Helen’s story is far messier than that.In Part 1 of "Helen of [insert city name here]", we are going all the way back to the beginning...from her unusual birth and tumultuous childhood, to the endless line of suitors vying for her hand in marriage.Because long before she became infamously known as “Helen of Troy,” she was already at the center of some serious chaos. In this episode, we get to know Helen of Sparta, the woman before the myth, before the war, and before Troy.-------------Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah"ANCIENT WALTZ" by Nikos Spiliotis, remixed by Sarah

The 1920s gave us flappers, jazz, prohibition, and one spectacularly messy political scandal. In this episode, we’re diving into the Teapot Dome Scandal, where secret oil leases, bribery, backroom deals, and government corruption collided at the highest levels of the U.S. government. So how did a little-known oil reserve in Wyoming become the center of one of the biggest political scandals in American history? And how did the whole thing eventually unravel? In this episode, we are breaking down the people, the shady deals, and the fallout of the scandal that proved political corruption is definitely not a new invention.Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah“Political Documentary Background”, Music by Roman Dudchyk from Pixabay

Salvador Dalí is one of the most recognizable artists in history, but there was much more to him than melting clocks and an unforgettable mustache. This week, we dive into the surreal life of the man who blurred the line between genius and spectacle. From his rise in the Surrealist movement to his outrageous publicity stunts, complicated relationships, and lasting influence on art and pop culture, we're separating the myths from the man. Was Dalí a visionary, a showman, or both? Tune in as we unpack the beautiful, bizarre, and sometimes controversial world of Salvador Dalí.We also have a few exciting updates! You may have noticed our brand new logo, and we've added new merch designs to our shop. If you'd like to support the podcast or grab something fun for yourself, be sure to check them out through the links below:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodRedBubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/HMHPod/shop?asc=uBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/hotmesshistorypodFollow us on social media:Instagram: @hotmesshistorypodTikTok: @hotmesshistorypodcastEmail us with future episode suggestions: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by Sarah"The Realization - Ambient Piano", Music by Ribhav Agrawal from Pixabay