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Cody and Greg discuss the tragic assassination of Abraham Lincoln. They cover the build up to the event and what drove John Wilkes Booth to shoot Lincoln in the head (spoiler, it was racism). Learn more at https://www.unfortunatehistory.com. Support our show by purchasing this episode's source: US: https://amzn.to/35yr8yW UK: https://amzn.to/38CllKl Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the incredible NYPD detective Frank Serpico. Serpico was instrumental in fighting corruption in the NYPD during the 60s and 70s until one of his drug busts went terribly wrong. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the 1953 Iranian coup that destabilised the entire country of Iran. The boys discuss the reasons for it, how it happened, and the effects it had on the country and the world at large. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On a more relaxed episode, Cody and Sam discuss the Irish Potato Famine and its long-lasting effects on Ireland. Big shout out to all the lumper lovers our there! Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the life of Alan Turing, including his absolutely tragic death. Turing was instrumental in winning WWII until he was completely betrayed by his own people. If you've ever wondered how the boys feel about homosexuality, you're about to find out. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this Halloween episode Cody and Greg dive into the awful and depraved acts committed by Unit 731, a Japanese research and experimentation facility during WWII. Some of the acts discussed are brutal, so listener discretion is advised. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss different plagues and pandemics from history. (No, not Covid-19.) This episode covers four of some of the more intense plagues from history, including the Great Plague of London and one particularly bad measles outbreak. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory  PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the over-the-top antics of one of the most intense mountain men you've probably ever heard of. Liver-Eating Johnson was the epitome of a mountain man, although not all mountain men are cannibals. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg are back (finally). In this episode, the guys cover the life of Julius Caesar. Caesar was an incredible general with some pretty lofty goals for Rome. The guys cover his birth up to the point of his severely pointy demise. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Sam discuss some of the more unfortunate moments in Hollywood history (although there are many). The guys talk about everything including poltergeists, Jesus, and Superman (same thing, right?). Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the incredibly interesting life of Sammy Davis Jr. From "dancing midgets", run-ins with the mob, and the Church of Satan, Sammy Davis Jr's life is one of the most amazing stories in music history. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss three forms of viking torture: the Hung Meat, the Fatal Walk, and the Blood Eagle. This episode is slightly more graphic than an average episode, although it was not graphic enough to need our graphic warning intro. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

GRAPHIC WARNING - Cody and Sam discuss the awful killer Delphine LaLaurie. Delphine was a Creole socialite in New Orleans who allegedly murdered hundreds of African American slaves. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On today's episode, Cody and Greg discuss the incredible Michael Malloy: the man that just wouldn't die. The guys talk about Malloy's invincibility and the men who decided to test it. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss the downfall of The Kray Twins. In this last episode on the series, the guys cover Reggie's relationship with his wife Frances as well as the "murders" of Frank "the Mad Axeman" Mitchell and Jack "The Hat" McVitie. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On today's episode, Cody and Greg discuss the identical twin crime bosses, Ronnie and Reggie Kray. This first part of the series covers the twin's upbringing and Ronnie Kray's descent into insanity. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Cody and Greg discuss The Great Emu War of Australia, the war that rocked Western Australia in 1932 and left thousands (of emus) dead. They discuss why the war was fought, how the war was fought, and who actually won the war. Special thanks to Rohan Windle for this episode's outro song. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On the conclusion of our Captain Morgan series, Cody and Sam discuss a few more of Captain Morgan's famous attacks and the torture tactics he used on his victims. They then finish the series discussing Morgan's later life, political career, and death. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

On today's first pirate episode, Cody and Sam Brown discuss the incredible life of Captain Henry Morgan. They discuss his early life and some of his infamous attacks in the Caribbean. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Major Digby Tatham Warter was an umbrella-wielding commander during the Battle of Arnhem that occurred during World War II. Cody and Greg discuss Major Digby and his insanely British antics before, during, and after the battle. Visit https://www.unfortunatehistory.com to view episode info and sources. All web traffic helps support the show. Join our FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/unfortunatehistory PeriTune (peritune.com) | Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)