EP 123: The War of 1812 (A Brief History)

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about one of Rachel's most favorite stories to talk about...EVER! For one, we get to talk about our hometown again, Sacramento, California. But what many people don't know is that Sacramento is home to one of America's greatest, most methodical, most deceptive, and most unsuspecting serial killers. Tune in to this week's episode to hear how one elderly woman swindled the less fortunate out of their money...and then buried them in her backyard. 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

3 Mar 202047min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the Tylenol poisonings that occurred in 1982 and resulted in the deaths of seven innocent people. To this day, no one has been charged with the crime. Rachel and Leah discuss possible suspects, Johnson & Johnson's response to the incident, and the changes made in pharmaceutical industries as a result of this devastation. 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

21 Feb 202036min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about Jane Stanford, the co-owner of infamous Stanford University here in California. What most people don't know though is that Jane Stanford...was murdered! Or was she? Tune into this extra special episode that includes all of Rachel's and Leah's favorite things: History (duh!), murder (DUN DUN DUN), and discussions about our hometown, Sacramento, California! 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

11 Feb 202036min

We're back for Season Three! And to kick things off, Leah is taking over this Season Premiere! This week on Hashtag History, Leah is talking all about the Jacobite Uprising of 1745 which was the last of a series of Scottish revolts against their British rulers in an effort to restore a Catholic Stewart to the English throne. Join us for some yummy drinks (and maybe some carrots?) while Leah teaches Rachel all about something in History that Rachel knows nothing 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

4 Feb 202045min

This week on Hashtag History, we are celebrating the Season Finale of Season Two with a special two-part segment about the John F. Kennedy Assassination. We are joined by reoccurring guest, Kelly Boyles, the owner of Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento (a coffee and milkshake shop based on U.S. Presidents). The JFK Assassination has long been one of the greatest controversies in American History...and rightfully so. In this week's episode, we conclude the story of the assassination by diving into Kennedy's death and autopsy, Lyndon B. Johnson's swearing in, the Warren Commission, and all things conspiracy theory! 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. Finally, be sure to check out Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento for a delicious milkshake or coffee named after a U.S. President! THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

31 Des 201944min

This week on Hashtag History, we are celebrating the Season Finale of Season Two with a special two-part segment about the John F. Kennedy Assassination. We are joined by reoccurring guest, Kelly Boyles, the owner of Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento (a coffee and milkshake shop based on U.S. Presidents). The JFK Assassination has long been one of the greatest controversies in American History...and rightfully so. In this week's episode, we learn about Kennedy's upbringing, his severe medical condition, his race for the presidency, and all the details behind that infamous trip to Dallas, Texas in November of 1963. While we stick to the generally accepted facts presented by the Warren Commission in this episode, don't you worry! We dive into all things conspiracy in Part Two of the JFK Assassination coming out next week! 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. Finally, be sure to check out Milk House Shakes in Old Sacramento for a delicious milkshake or coffee named after a U.S. President! THANKS FOR LISTENING! - Rachel and Leah

24 Des 201943min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the lesser-known Kennedy Assassination: The Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. Only five years after John F. Kennedy's assassination, Robert ("Bobby") Kennedy sadly followed in his brother's footsteps. And not just in his race for the presidency; he too was assassinated by a "lone" assassin...or was he? Join us as we talk about the RFK Assassination and the many questions and conspiracy that come along with it. 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 Des 201943min

This week on Hashtag History, we are talking about the Great Fire of Rome that occurred in 64 AD and wiped out a third of the City! Who was responsible for the fire? Christians? Nero? Or could the whole fire have been accidental? 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 Des 201933min