Dark History 188: The Mass Murders That Set The Stage for Hitler
Nov 5, 2025
01:15:22
Hi friends. Happy Wednesday.
Today’s episode is personal. It’s painful. And it’s important. We’re talking about the Armenian Genocide... a chapter of history that millions experienced, yet many still deny or have never been taught.
I’ve always known I wanted to cover this story because of my family history. But every time I tried, it never felt like the right moment. The truth is… there is no “right moment.” The right thing is to remember, to learn, and to honor those who lived through it... and those who didn’t.
In today's episode, we'll look at how the Armenian community in the Ottoman Empire was targeted, how the genocide was carried out under the chaos of World War I, the stories of survival and resistance, and why recognition of these events is still debated today.
History isn’t always pretty. But understanding it helps us recognize injustice when we see it... and stop it before it happens again.
And before I go... I mention a couple sources in the episode that I wanted to link in the description box. Here they are:
https://inogs.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/umit_kurt_ugly_history_the_armenian_genocide
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Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Senior Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Additional Research provided by: Sevag Kechichian
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Ümit Kurt, Professor of History and an affiliated member of the Center for Study of Violence at the University of Newcastle, Australia
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Roni Herrera
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This holiday season, simplify your routine with makeup that’s clean, strategic, and multifunctional. And don’t miss out on their limited-edition holiday sets – they won’t be here for long and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Also, as a treat for our listeners, you’ll get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase when you use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.
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Today’s episode is personal. It’s painful. And it’s important. We’re talking about the Armenian Genocide... a chapter of history that millions experienced, yet many still deny or have never been taught.
I’ve always known I wanted to cover this story because of my family history. But every time I tried, it never felt like the right moment. The truth is… there is no “right moment.” The right thing is to remember, to learn, and to honor those who lived through it... and those who didn’t.
In today's episode, we'll look at how the Armenian community in the Ottoman Empire was targeted, how the genocide was carried out under the chaos of World War I, the stories of survival and resistance, and why recognition of these events is still debated today.
History isn’t always pretty. But understanding it helps us recognize injustice when we see it... and stop it before it happens again.
And before I go... I mention a couple sources in the episode that I wanted to link in the description box. Here they are:
https://inogs.com
https://www.ted.com/talks/umit_kurt_ugly_history_the_armenian_genocide
________
FOLLOW ME AROUND
Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v
Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6
Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV
Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY
Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og
Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N
Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d
Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian
RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com
Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505
________
This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo
Head Writer: Allyson Philobos
Senior Writer: Katie Burris
Additional Writing: Jessica Charles
Research provided by: Coleen Smith
Additional Research provided by: Sevag Kechichian
Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Ümit Kurt, Professor of History and an affiliated member of the Center for Study of Violence at the University of Newcastle, Australia
Director: Brian Jaggers
Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris
Hair: Angel Gonzalez
Makeup: Roni Herrera
________
This holiday season, simplify your routine with makeup that’s clean, strategic, and multifunctional. And don’t miss out on their limited-edition holiday sets – they won’t be here for long and once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Also, as a treat for our listeners, you’ll get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase when you use code DARKHISTORY at checkout.
Just head to Jonesroadbeauty.com and use code DARKHISTORY at checkout. After you purchase, they will ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them our show sent you.
Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. That’s Zocdoc.com/DARKHISTORY.