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Histories and Mysteries Uncovered

Ashley F., and Jessica T.instagram.com

Two ladies with a morbid fascination of the world's odd and eerie histories and mysteries. Every week, we explore a new topic in the true crime and history communities, with a sprinkling of the paranormal. So, come on in...we're waiting...

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Jul 01, 20245 min

Episode 189: The Story of Alison Botha & Pirate Bartholomew Roberts

Send us a Text Message.Trigger and Content Warning!!Ashley recounts the harrowing tale of Alison Botha, a South African woman who braved an incredibly traumatizing event, exceeding everyone's expectations, and proving that if you have enough fight, you can survive anything! Then, we set sail on a thrilling journey into the life of one of history's most notorious pirates, Bartholomew Roberts. Known as Black Bart. Roberts rose from humble beginnings to become the feared and respected lead...

Jun 02, 202454 min

Episode 188: The Real Lady Whistledown and The Dance Plague of 1518

Send us a Text Message.Step back in time with us in this captivating episode as we explore two intriguing historical phenomena: the Regency Era and the enigmatic tale of The Dancing Plague of 1518.First, we dive into the elegance, scandal, and societal intricacies of the Regency Era, a captivating period nestled between the Georgian and Victorian eras. We unravel the layers of this captivating epoch, delving into its fashion, etiquette, and the emergence of the "Female Tattler" – a clan...

May 26, 20241 hr 40 min

Episode 187: Ian Fleming The Creator of James Bond

Send us a Text Message.This week it's Ashley and her wonderful husband Cody bringing you the story of James Bond's creator: Ian Fleming. James Bond was very cool, and Ian, according to Ian, was too, haha! So, tune in to hear all about this not so great man who made really great stories! We're waiting.....Check out True Crime with Ivana Estelle where ever you listen to your podcasts!Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe http...

May 19, 202437 min

Episode 186: The Murder of Tim Schuster

Send us a Text Message.Happy Mother's Day! Here, we are joined by the beautiful Tamara and Corinne of One Dry Kiss, where Tamara shares a story of a not-so-nice mother, when she talks about the horrible woman who killed Tim Schuster. This whole story is full of ups and downs. So, what are you waiting for? We're waiting... If you want to skip to the main story, it starts around 19 minutes! Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreo...

May 12, 20241 hr 20 min

Episode 185: PATREON RELEASE Embarrassing Stories

Send us a Text Message.Hello lovely listeners! This week we are giving you a little treaty treat by releasing one of our coveted (haha) patreon episodes, if you love it and want more head on over to Patreon and join us wont you? In this episode Jessica and Ashley read some truly hilarious embarrassing stories and share some of their own embarrassments. Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/His...

May 05, 202444 min

Episode 184: The Most Deadly Tornado in History and A Haunted Painting - The Hands Resist Him

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we delve into two chilling stories of natural disasters and the supernatural.We begin with the Tri-State Tornado of 1925, a devastating whirlwind that tore through Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming hundreds of lives. Through first hand stories we learn more about the devastation and destruction it left behind.Transitioning to the realm of the supernatural, we unravel the enigmatic tale of The Hands Resist Him, ...

Apr 28, 20241 hr 9 min

Histories and Mysteries Uncovered

Send us a Text Message.Two ladies with a morbid fascination of the world's odd and eerie histories and mysteries. Every week, we explore a new topic in the true crime and history communities, with a sprinkling of the paranormal. So, come on in...we're waiting...Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Apr 25, 20241 min

Episode 183: The Murder of Warren Barnes & Madame Cheng

Send us a Text Message.Have you seen the viral video of a mom finding human body parts in her son's closet? Well, Ashley watched his chilling interrogation where he talks about how he murdered Warren Barnes, a beloved part of the local community. Brian Cohee Jr. tells a story of murder, mutilation, and motive with a nonchalant tone and excited attitude. Following Ashley's riveting story, Jessica explores the life and exploits of Madame Cheng, one of history's most notorious pirates. Born...

Apr 21, 20241 hr 17 min

Episode 182: O.J. Simpson

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we trace the remarkable life of O.J. Simpson, from his rise to football stardom to the infamous trial that defined his legacy and the events that followed. Beginning with Simpson's early years as a celebrated athlete and his transition to Hollywood icon, we explore the factors that shaped his public persona and contributed to his fall from grace.As we journey through the tumultuous days of the trial, viewers are immersed in the gripping courtroom drama ...

Apr 14, 20241 hr 12 min

Episode 181: A Local Kentucky Murder and Being Buried Alive

Send us a Text Message.This week we are joined by the lovely hosts of My Skeptical Sister!! After listening we hope you'll find yourself inspired to share a ghostly encounter or two for My Skeptical Sister. Meghann and Erin are more than ready to dissect your spookiest stories, with a healthy dose of skepticism and a side of sisterly love.Check them out at My Skeptical Sister This episode takes us through the twisting back roads of true crime, with a pit stop in the admiration station for the...

Apr 07, 202457 min

Episode 180: Tonya Harding & The Mary Celeste

Send us a Text Message.Step into the scandalous world of figure skating with Ashley's gripping segment on Tonya Harding. Delve deep into the tumultuous life of the controversial figure skater, exploring her rise to fame, the infamous attack on rival Nancy Kerrigan, and the media frenzy that ensued. Unravel the complexities of Harding's story, from her humble beginnings to her fall from grace, as we examine the lasting impact of one of the most notorious incidents in sports history. Join us as...

Mar 31, 20241 hr 23 min

Episode 179: Ilse Koch and Buford Pusser

Send us a Text Message.Ashley decided to nose-dive into Jessica's territory and cover a truly awful historical case. Ilse Koch was the wife of a German concentration camp commander and some would argue she was the worst person there.Jessica tells the tale of an AMAZING police officer that could NOT be taken down. His name was Buford Pusser and for one small town, he has become quite the legend.Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Su...

Mar 24, 20241 hr 14 min

Episode 178: The Purrington Family Massacre & José Salvador Alvarenga

Send us a Text Message.It has now been decided that Jessica is banned from telling true crime stories, because the ones she tells are just awful; and this one is no exception. She tells us all about the life and death of the Purrington (Purinton) family and some reasons behind why it all happened. Then, you get to hear an uplifting and happy story when Ashley delivers the tale of José Salvador Alvarenga; a story that seems too good to be true, but it is! So, join us... we're waiting... S...

Mar 11, 202441 min

Episode 177: Submarine Questions!

Send us a Text Message.Ever been on a sub? Well if you're like most of us, you haven't. This week, Ashley's husband Cody comes on and answers all of your questions about life on a submarine!Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/HistoriesandMysteries

Mar 04, 20241 hr 10 min

Episode 176: The Tragic Story of Brandon Teena & The Life and Disappearance Amelia Earhart

Send us a Text Message.In honor of Nex Benedict and their tragic murder, Ashley tells the story of another gender-fluid person whose life was cut short too soon. Brandon's death helped to ignite the discussion of protection for gender non-conformity. It's a truly tragic tale but an important story.Then, Jessica tells us all about the life and mystery behind Amelia Earhart's life. Did you know that she was a social worker for a bit? No? Neither did we! So jump on in, we're waiting.....Support ...

Feb 26, 20241 hr 25 min

Episode 175: Paging Doctor Farid Fats & The Queen Maryia

Send us a Text Message.Paging doctor, doctor, can you help?? Just kidding, we know his name is Fata but he's a bad man and in this case, the doctor chose to not help his patients, when Ashley tells us all about a very bad man, Doctor Farid Fata. He led people to believe they were in great care to treat their scary illnesses, and then he betrayed them in the worst possible way. Then, the awful story is followed by a happy story, as always, when Jessica tells us all about the infamous Queen Mar...

Feb 19, 20241 hr 23 min

Episode 174: The One with the Cave & The Straw Hat Incident

Send us a Text Message.If you want to skip straight to the story, you can go to 7m17s... But, either way, you'll get to hear the awful and tragic story of John Edward Jones, who got stuck in the Nutty Putty Cave. Ashley tells us all about what lead up to him getting stuck, the rescue efforts, and the ultimate end for poor John. Then, you'll learn about one of the most important historical riots known to mankind...the straw hat riots of 1922...that's right, straw hats. People rioted over ...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 7 min

Episode 173: The Idaho Murders

Send us a Text Message.When you're young, you have the whole world ahead of you. All your hopes and dreams laid out in front of you, and you're excited for what the future holds. Unfortunately, for Ethan Chapin, 20, of Conway, Washington; Kaylee Goncalves, 21, of Rathdrum, Idaho; Xana Kernodle, 20, of Avondale, Arizona (she later lived in Post Falls, Idaho); and Madison Mogen, 21, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, those dreams would be cut all too short when their lives were taken from them in an inst...

Feb 05, 202457 min

Episode 172: The Runaway Bride & The Drugged-Out Skier

Send us a Text Message.Did you ever see Runaway Bride and think that was a cool movie? Well, maybe the movie was cool, but for John Mason, it was anything but cool to experience it first-hand. And if you thought that was rough, just wait to hear what happened to his fiancé, Jennifer Wilbanks, in the days following, when Ashley tells us all the hard and gritty moments. Then, we switch gears to an icy land, with lots of snow, and enemies on either side. All you have are skis, a will t...

Jan 29, 202452 min

Episode 171: Gypsy Rose Blanchard & Don't Meet Your Heroes

Send us a Text Message.We know, we know, it's all over the news and social media right now...but if you're anything like Jessica and have been living under a true crime rock, then this episode is going to be exactly what you need to understand what is going on right now. Ashley brings everything out into the open about the Gypsy Rose Anderson (nee: Blanchard) case, and all it entailed. Then, Jessica tells us all about the life and death of the infamous poet/story writer, Edgar Allan Poe (a.k....

Jan 22, 20241 hr 27 min

Episode 170: A Killer Clown & An Unlawful Ice Man

Send us a Text Message.Are you afraid of clowns? Well if not, this episode might change your mind. This week Ashley talks about the murder of Marlene Warren. It was May 26th, 1990 when Marlene was visited by a clown bringing gifts. Little did she know, this clown would take her life. But who would want to murder this mother and businesswoman and what does a clown have to do with anything? Guess you'll have to tune-in to find out... We also had a special guest, Kyle, Jessica's husband! Unfortu...

Jan 15, 202441 min

Episode 169: A Giggling Granny & A Criminal With Bloodstained Clothing

Send us a Text Message.The lonely hearts column calls your name... you have a shit ton of babies... adultery abound...crazy mother-in-laws, and murder take up most of our first story, when Ashley tells us all about Nannie Doss; AKA, the Giggling Granny. Following that wild ride, we dive into the story of "the not smartest Mary in the jar" when Jessica tells us all about Mary Timney, her bloodstained clothing, and the unfortunate murder of Ann Hannah. You'll also float away to the dulcet sound...

Jan 08, 20241 hr 1 min

Episode 168: Sleigh the Day Away!

Send us a Text Message.Fun facts from your favourite Christmas movies! From the original Grinch to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation to Home Alone and many more! Also, were they actually on a break? Either way, we wish you all a beautiful holiday season with your families or friends; whatever you celebrate! Love from your hammies, Ashley and Jessica <3Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/Historie...

Dec 25, 202336 min

Episode 167: A Christmas Massacre and a Bad Bad Man

Send us a Text Message.The Lawson family was a typical farming family in the 1920s. Charlie and Fannie had 7 beautiful children who, for the most part, grew up in typical style. So it was a shock to everyone who knew them that on Christmas day in 1929, the whole family would be massacred by the patriarch of the family, Charlie Lawson. But what would cause a man to murder his whole family? Find out some of the theories and more (including a very macabre museum) when Ashley tells us about this ...

Dec 18, 202347 min

Episode 166: A Strange Missing Person Case and A Horrible Way to Stop an Earthquake

Send us a Text Message.Little Shannon Matthews was supposed to come home after swimming lessons in 2008 but she never showed up. Ashley gets into how the community came together to help find her but you'll NEVER guess where she ended up or how she got there...Herbert William Mullin believed that there would be horrible earthquakes in California and that only he could stop them. How could he stop them? By killing people. Join us as Jessica dives into the life and crimes of this horrible serial...

Dec 11, 202344 min

Episode 165: The Most Haunted Hotel in Colombia & The Most Horrible Man in History

Send us a Text Message.Ashley starts us off with a spooky-ooky hotel. The waterfall this mansion is named after literally translates to man who leaps down or precipitates down, so no wonder when it is transformed to the Hotel Del Salto it is so haunted! Then, our history gal steps it into high gear... Genghis Khan was a busy man, not only did he populate the world so much that his DNA is still found in a TON of people to this day, he decreased the world population by a staggering percentage. ...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 164: The Story of Candace Newmaker & Anatoly Moskvin

Send us a Text Message.Apparently, Jessica can't have nice things...she can't have a beautiful picture hung-up...a fan turned on to ensure she isn't sweating... none of it. So sorry about her audio.This week Ashley talks about rebirthing and why putting 673 pounds of adults on a 10 year old is a horrible idea. Jessica talks about some.....dolls and we'll leave it at that. 😵Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 3 min

Episode 163: A Murder, a Missing Baby, and a Cult and Alexander Solonik

Send us a Text Message.Ashley's story starts with a good doggo and leads to a murder, a missing baby, and a cult! It's a WILD story that you have to hear! It's the story of Dean and Tina Clouse.Jessica talks about a very John Wick-type assassin called Alexander Solonik who was very good at the very bad things he did! So take a listen! We're waiting.......Support the Show.Want more of us "lovely ladies"? Well now you can get more of us on our Patreon! Subscribe https://patreon.com/Histori...

Nov 13, 202356 min

Episode 162: Andrei Romanovich Chikatilo & The Gunpowder Plot

Send us a Text Message.Thanks Ivan, we hated it. And if you lovely listener want to know why, join us this week as Ashley indulges us in the horrific story of Andrei Chikatilo; perhaps one of the worst serial killers to come out of Russia. We have to warn you, it's extremely graphic and a lot of bad things happen, so listen at your own discretion. Then, Jessica dives into her history roots and tells us of the Gunpowder Plot, which occurred 418 years ago TODAY. If you've seen the movie V for V...

Nov 05, 20231 hr 7 min
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