EP 121: The 1996 Mount Everest Disaster

In a special, bonus, collaboration episode, the ladies of Hashtag History join together with the guys of The Discographer to discuss the life and times of Kurt Cobain, lead singer of Nirvana who met a very tragic death at the young age of twenty-seven. In this collaboration episode, The Discographers take a deep dive into Cobain's childhood, young adult life, and his unique musicality and what made him so legendary. Hashtag History does a deeper dive into Cobain's suicide and all of the controversies and conspiracies surrounding it. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Hashtag History episode without a cocktail! Join us for some hardcore history, lots of laughs, and some revealing information about how we have all been spending our time in quarantine. IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS STRUGGLING, YOU CAN CALL THE NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LINE AT 1 (800) 273-8255 (TALK) OR YOU CAN VISIT MENTALHEALTH.GOV TO FIND A COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE IN YOUR AREA. WE SUPPORT YOU. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

14 Mai 20201h 2min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about Sophie Scholl, the badass, anti-Nazi activist and resistance member that worked against the Nazi movement during World War II and, when caught, was executed by guillotine at the young age of twenty-one. Scholl isn't talked about enough here in America but, back in Germany, her name is synonymous with the word "Freedom". Tune into this week's episode for an uplifting History lesson about a dynamite woman! Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

12 Mai 202036min

For our Season Four premiere episode, Leah is taking over and talking all about the Hindenburg Disaster of 1937. Often referenced as "The Titanic of the Sky", the LZ-129 Hindenburg was an airship that - upon what would become its final voyage across the Atlantic in May of 1937 - met a terrible, fiery end and claimed along with it the lives of 35 passengers and crew members. Tune into this episode to learn how this horrific event in History changed air travel forever. Oh, and also to enjoy a simple cocktail, some quarantine catch-up, and a really embarrassing story about Rachel. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

5 Mai 202038min

This week on Hashtag History, we are wrapping up Season Three with a super special Season Finale featuring special guest, Nicole Allison, Public Historian at the California State Railroad Museum and subject matter expert on all things related to women of the railroad. In this episode, Nicole tells us all about the Railroad Museum's latest exhibit, Crossing Lines: Women of the Railroad, and the major contributions women had to not only the railroad but to law, society, and the way we operate today! Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

7 Apr 202051min

This week on Hashtag History, we are completing our discussion on the Jonestown Massacre that occurred in November of 1978 when occult leader, Jim Jones, killed 918 of his followers in a mass suicide as a result of drinking and injecting cyanide. In this final Part Two episode, we discuss the Peoples Temples' move to Guyana, how their "Utopia" quickly turned into a hell, and the absolute devastation that occurred in Jonestown that still shocks the world to this day. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

30 Mar 202050min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the Jonestown Massacre that occurred in November of 1978 when occult leader, Jim Jones, killed 918 of his followers in a mass suicide as a result of drinking and injecting cyanide. In this special Part One episode, we are diving into Jones' background, his fake AF "faith healings", and how he was able to convince thousands to follow him to their eventual deaths. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

24 Mar 202036min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the infamous Donner Party, the group of individuals that traveled along the Oregon Trail to the West...and maybe ate each other along the way. Although everyone has some knowledge about the Donner Party, how much do you really know? Join us this week to learn all things Donner Party, all things westward travel, and all things cannibalism. Whoo! Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

17 Mar 202033min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about Leonardo Da Vinci, the ultimate polymath. Don't know what a polymath is? Listen to this episode to find out! We discuss all things Da Vinci and go far beyond just the artist behind infamous paintings like The Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. We dive into Da Vinci, the scientist, the engineer, the zoologist, the inventor...and more! We also take a dive into Da Vinci's personal life, the people he hung out with, and possibly why he never married. Tune into this episode to learn a thing or two about the man that everyone thinks they know all about. Follow Hashtag History on Instagram @hashtaghistory_podcast for all of the pictures mentioned in this episode. Citations for all sources can be located on our website at HashtagHistory-Pod.com. THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

10 Mar 202038min