Hot Mess History Podcast

Margaret Plantagenet was born into a world of royal rivalries, family betrayal, and a throne that was never quite as secure as it seemed. From a father whose ambition ended in a truly bizarre execution, to the mysterious disappearance of two young princes…Maggie’s childhood was anything but ordinary. And just when you think things could not get any messier, her brother Teddy, the only direct family she has left, finds himself caught in the middle of the new king’s paranoia. In a world where royal blood could be both a blessing and a death sentence, Maggie is about to learn that fortune has a nasty habit of turning on you when you least expect it.---------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: hotmesshistorypod@gmail.comLinktree: https://linktr.ee/hotmesshistorypodIntro music by Fantasy Music Studio, remixed by SarahMusic by Vlad Bakutov from Pixabay

In Part 2 of the Credit Mobilier Scandal, we are tying up the loose ends and looking at the bigger mess that this scandal left behind. The corruption didn’t just disappear when the details came out, and the fallout had a much bigger impact on the nation than you might expect. We’re getting into political corruption, questionable decisions, and just how much damage this scandal did to the American government and the Grant Administration. ---------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

Spooky season is here, and we are bringing back one of our most haunting episodes yet! Join us as we revisit the chilling tale of Peter Stumpp, and how he became the man remembered as the "Werewolf of Bedburg". If you’re in the mood for a little history with your Halloween horrors, this one is sure to deliver.---------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 PixabaySound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay

In Part 1 of the Credit Mobilier Scandal, we’re heading back to the 1870s to look at how the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad led to one of the biggest political scandals of the Gilded Age. As Sarah and Alora dig into how Credit Mobilier operated and how politicians became involved, they also uncover a surprising local connection to the scandal that makes this story hit a little closer to home than expected.---------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 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

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