Cursed History

Long before Dracula, vampires captured the imagination and fears of humanity. But sometimes the monsters were real, and they were often powerful in the most classic of ways: they were stupidly rich. Enter Countess Erzebet Bathory, the Blood Countess of Hungary. This week kick back and relax while Marley and MJ go over the fact—and fiction—behind one of the most famous “vampires” in history.

Bonnie and Clyde achieve their dreams of fame and notoriety before coming to a tragic end. Marley and MJ discuss the lives and legacy of the infamous couple in the second half of this two-part episode. 

How did these two crazy kids find each other? Marley and MJ discuss the early lives of Bonnie and Clyde before they were infamous. Part two will be out next week! 

Marley and MJ discuss the world's earliest known poet, Enheduanna. In this ancient history episode, we chat about the life and influence of this princess, priestess, and poet who shaped one the world's first empires.  patreon.com/cursedhistory | instagram @cursed.history | twitter @cursed_history 

Marley and MJ tell a tale as old as time. 

Marley and MJ talk Victoria's presidential bid, brief stock broker career, and other glass (and concrete, and reinforced steel) ceilings that Victoria broke in her unusual and inspiring life. 

Join Marley and MJ for the fascinating life story of the first woman to run for president in the United States...fifty years before women could even vote. One hundred years ago this week, the 19th Amendment was ratified, finally giving women in the U.S. the right to vote. We talk women's suffrage, Victoria Woodhull's crusade for women's autonomy in all things, and what the spiritualist movement had to do with the fight for the vote. This is part one of a two part episode. Part two will be out the following Friday. 

Marley and MJ attempt to explain nuclear physics. Pictures will be available on instagram @cursed.history CW: graphic medical stuff/ body horror Patreon: patreon.com/cursedhistory

This week we're exploring the tragic life, and after-life, of Julia Pastrana. Marley and MJ talk freak shows, Queen Victoria, and the legacy of ableism and racism in popular culture through the lens of Julia Pastrana's life. Enjoy Marley's distressed groans throughout this... there are a few. You can find additional information including pictures on our Instagram @cursed.history or on Twitter @cursed_history. As always, if you like our podcast and want to support this project, the best thing you can do is share it with friends and family and leave positive reviews! If you are able to, you can donate at patreon.com/cursedhistory and get monthly rewards including bonus episodes! CW: medical violence, ableism, racism, sexual abuse 

Under the Spell is a series of bonus minisodes about the portrayal of historical events in popular culture. Since the proshot version of Hamilton, the runaway hit Broadway musical, is going to be available to stream starting July 3rd, we thought we'd take this opportunity to chat about the criminally overlooked Eliza Hamilton, wife of the titular Alexander Hamilton. Eliza Hamilton was an accomplished activist and philanthropist and her story is worth telling, too.  Future minisodes can be accessed by pledging at Patreon!  twitter: cursed_history insta: cursed.history patreon: patreon.com/cursedhistory

The story of the Essex is the craziest maritime disaster you've never heard of. In this inaugural episode, Marley and MJ talk whaling, animal rights, the industrial revolution, and... well, cannibalism. You can find additional information including pictures and diagrams on our Instagram @cursed.history or on Twitter @cursed_history. If you want to give us your support, you can become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/cursedhistory.  Content warning: racism, violence, animal abuse, graphic descriptions of gore. 

History isn't just bad, it's cursed.  First full episode comes out June 26th! Visit us on Twitter or Patreon to learn more about us.  twitter: cursed_history  patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cursedhistory