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Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse in both the true crime and history spaces.

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What do the Kennedy’s (yes, those Kennedy’s), ice picks and depression all have in common? The lobotomy. Decades ago, this terrifying procedure was seen as the miracle solution to dozens of psychological problems. Today, Bailey digs into the dark history of lobotomies and how one man convinced America that he can cure all mental illnesses by sticking sharp objects in people’s brains while they were STILL AWAKE.

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6: Mind Games - The Dark History of Lobotomy

Hi friends, happy Thursday!

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. PORN. Bom Chicka Wah Wah. We all know what it is, don’t lie Barbara, we know you know. And that’s because porn has been around for a long time. There really isn’t one phase of history where you can’t find some kind of porn. I mean even cavemen had porn. In today’s episode we go into the history of porn and specifically America’s turbulent history with it. MMmhmmm. Don’t watch this one with grandma, okay? You’ve been warned.

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74: From Hoovers to Hentai: The Dark History of Porn

Hi friends, happy Thursday!

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today, we’ve got a special Dark History gift guide inspired by some of our favorite stories from this season. But while you’re stuffing your stockings, keep in mind that none of these goodies come guilt free! That’s why we’re unpacking the ugly plot behind each of these potential presents. 

I appreciate you for coming by, and happy holidays! 

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116: Dark History’s Naughty Gift Guide

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Lawrence Sperry, the inventor of autopilot had ONE vice, and it's that he was... well, really horny. Allegedly, Lawrence would use autopilot to step away and have sexual relations with women on the plane. 

Lawrence was later involved in a plane crash… some say it was because he was using his autopilot to service a lady, others say it had something to do with the weather. He and his lady friend survived… but they were found completely stripped of their clothes. And the media went wild. Lawrence became kind of a joke and maybe because of that, he kind of gets forgotten for inventing autopilot. 

But this made me realize: the very thing Lawrence invented almost killed him. How ironic. And… he’s not the only one. Lawrence is just one of many creators who have had near death experiences with their creations. And some weren’t as lucky as he was. 

Welcome to the Dark History of creators RUINED by their creations.

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153: Creators Ruined By Their Creations: Great Ideas, Deadly Consequences

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I’m very interested in dictators. I read so much about Stalin last year. We even did a two parter on him, wild guy. Today’s main character has a LOT in common with Stalin… He was besties with Hitler. And he survived not one, not two, not three, but FOUR assassination attempts. On top of that, after he survived, he tried to *cancel christmas.* Today, we’re talking about… BENITO MUSSOLINI. 

He’s responsible for the deaths of HUNDREDS of THOUSANDS of people. But what made him so powerful and why did so many people support him? 

Well, those are the questions I wanted to know the answers to, so let's learn about Benito Mussolini in today's episode of Dark History. 

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154: The Mass Murderer Who Inspired Hitler: How Mussolini Manipulated a Nation

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

Diabetes is a disease that’s been around for thousands and thousands of years. Literally, since the neanderthals were walking around, painting in caves. 

Recently, I went to the doctor. And something happened. I had to pee in a cup, you know, pretty routine. But my doctor came back with this look on his face and he was like… your pee is full of sugar. Turns out, this could be a sign of diabetes. 

So while I was waiting for my test results… you know me. I was doom scrolling. Googling until 3am. Just preparing myself for the worst. I ended up not having diabetes, but even still… I couldn’t stop reading about it. Because this disease has an *insane* history. 

Before there was insulin and Ozempic, there were starvation diets, opium cocktails, and… beer made of literal pee. Let’s get into it.

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155: Urine Beer, Insulin Comas, and Ozempic: the DH of Diabetes

Hi friends, happy Wednesday! 

History books put presidents on a pedestal. We think of them as these untouchable heroes. In school we learn about what made them good leaders… What their big achievements were. How they handled war. Disasters. Terrorist attacks. 

But what about the weird stuff they did that no one talks about? I’m talkin’ their quirks and their… un-presidential behaviors. When I looked into this, turns out, there were a lot of them.

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156: Pranks, Blackmail, and Perverts: America’s Weirdest Presidents

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

Last year I had a surgery so that I could breathe again, and it’s been nice, thanks for asking! I love breathing. But when I was in the hospital, the doctors gave me some really strong pain medication. 

I asked what it was, and the doctor told me it was fentanyl. At first I was like..fentanyl??? Doesn't that kill everyone? But after a few seconds hey… this is working really well. 

Turns out, Fentanyl has been used in hospitals for a LONG time. It’s used in epidurals, it’s prescribed for cancer patients, and there was a time when doctors were even putting it in LOLLIPOPS. 

Even though it feels like fentanyl came out of nowhere over the last few years, it has a long and crazy history. 

So how did America, big pharma, and a well meaning scientist create the most powerful and deadly opioid in history? WHERE is this stuff even coming from? And how did the fentanyl epidemic become a problem too big to stop? 

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157: The Painkiller Problem: How Fentanyl Took Over America

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We all know who Amelia Earhart was. You know, she was a really famous pilot, who set a bunch of records and I discovered… disappeared without a trace. 

Officially, no one knows what happened to Amelia, her plane,or the man who was on board with her. But boy oh boy, are there theories. So many theories. And surprisingly… a lot of research and evidence behind them. Some of them even had me reaching for my tin foil hat. 

But I’ll let you guys make up your minds for yourself. So today, we’re going to talk about Amelia Earhart - and what the hell happened to her.

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158: The Disturbing Truth About Amelia Earhart’s Final Flight: The Mystery That Haunts History

Hi friends, happy Wednesday!

Since ancient times, people have sought out aphrodisiacs—those mysterious foods, herbs, and even animal parts thought to ignite desire, spark passion, and awaken romance. 

But do these so-called love enhancers really work? Are they based on science or just the stuff of legend? And what’s the strangest aphrodisiac ever used? Today, we’re diving deep into the fascinating world of aphrodisiacs—exploring the wild, the weird, and the surprisingly real effects behind these tantalizing tales of romance.

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159: Sadism, Sex Potions, & Deer Musk?? History’s Most Disturbing Aphrodisiacs

Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Have you always felt like someone is watching you? Well hate to break it to you sweetie, but they are. And when I say “they” I mean advertisers. In today’s episode we learn how the world of advertising went from war propaganda to listening to you through your phone. Talk about a drastic shift.

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65: How did we go from selling soap to selling our souls?

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