
Dark History
Bailey Sarian, known for her massive success with “Murder, Mystery & Makeup,” has taken her true crime expertise to new heights with her podcast Dark History, where she proves history doesn’t have to be boring. This award-winning series, delves into the untold stories of history—from psycho dictators to shocking corporate scandals—that were never covered in school. With its gripping drama, Dark History consistently tops the charts in the history category, solidifying Bailey as a powerhouse in both the true crime and history spaces.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 60min
126: Dark History: Wait... WHO'S paying for the Olympics?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Now, before the Olympics were a thing, it was really just a bunch of Greek competitions about testing physical limits. They had no fancy ass equipment or Nike sponsorships. But since then, a lot of people have been abused, and cities have been destroyed. And apparently, people like you and I pay for the Olympics to exist!? Are they even uniting and inspiring us? And with such a hefty price tag, are they even worth it?
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Mar 13, 2024 • 49min
125: Dark History: Thousands of Women Died in These Secret Asylums
Hi friends, happy almost St. Patty’s Day!
I’ll be honest with you… it’s hard to shock me anymore. So when I tell you that this story that I found *SHOOK ME* to my core… you know it’s for real. While I was looking into lesser-known Irish history, I kept reading about these things called the Magdalene Laundries. And while something like “laundry” seems innocent enough, this story is anything but that. These Catholic Church corruption-founded facilities destroyed the lives of countless women, and justice has yet to be served–even to this day.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 6min
124: Dark History: Was this demonic 90s toy SPYING on us!?
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Remember Beanie Baby Mania? It was INSANE. Everyone thought these things would be worth thousands. And then outta nowhere, Furby showed up and completely changed the game, terrorizing kids and adults alike with those creepy little eyes and phrases. If you’re a 90s kid like me, chances are you had one of these iconic toys. But what if I told you the fads that had our parents duking it out in the Toys “R” Us parking lot ended up being…well, just fads?
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You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.
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RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
Business Related Emails: baileysarianteam@wmeagency.com
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Bailey Sarian
4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300
Burbank, CA 91505
Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h 4min
123: The Dark History of Hedy Lamarr: You can Thank this Hollywood Bombshell for Wifi
Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Did you know the person who paved the way for the invention of Wifii was one of the most controversial actresses in Hollywood? I know. Random! Today’s episode is about the one, the only, Hedy Lamarr. It turns out, we owe Hedy A LOT. Without her advancements in film and technology, the world would be a VERY different place… She came (onscreen), she saw (war), she conquered (Hollywood). And for that, thanks, Hedy!
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You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.
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RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
Business Related Emails: baileysarianteam@wmeagency.com
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Bailey Sarian
4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300
Burbank, CA 91505
Dark History is an Audioboom Original.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 58min
122: The Dark History of Childbirth: We’ve been giving birth ALL WRONG
Exploring the dark history of childbirth, the podcast covers ancient practices, midwives' roles, and the evolution of childbirth methods. It delves into the struggles faced by midwives, historical experiments, and the battle between doctors and midwives. The episode also touches on Queen Victoria's drug use during pregnancies and the dangerous childbirth experiences throughout history.

Feb 14, 2024 • 53min
121: The Dark History of Valentine's Day: Hate Mail, Orgies, and Animal Sacrifice??
Hi friends, happy Valentine's Day!
Maybe it’s all the social pressure, but personally, Valentine’s Day is not my favorite holiday. And I know I’m not alone in that. Sometimes it feels like Valentine’s Day is just one big scam. Like, why is there only *ONE DAY* to show people we love them? Where did all this pressure come from?! Well turns out, Valentine’s Day has a super surprising backstory…
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You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.
Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory
Dark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com
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RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
Business Related Emails: baileysarianteam@wmeagency.com
Business Related Mail:
Bailey Sarian
4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300
Burbank, CA 91505
Dark History is an Audioboom Original.

Feb 7, 2024 • 41min
120: PROOF that the FBI targeted, tracked, and unalived Americans! | The Dark History of COINTELPRO
Hi friends, happy Thursday
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. It’s no secret that the FBI has had a bad reputation for spying, sleuthing, and watchlists. But where did it all begin? At some point, the FBI went from just keeping an eye on people to actively trying to ELIMINATE them. They had their sights set on an up-and-coming inspirational leader from within a growing American movement, and they would do whatever it took to take them down. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into the dark waters of… COINTELPRO.
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You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.
Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory
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RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com
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Bailey Sarian
4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300
Burbank, CA 91505

Jan 31, 2024 • 39min
119: The Petty Creep who led the FBI | The Dark History of J. Edgar Hoover
Hi friends, happy Wednesday!
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. There’s always all this talk about who REALLY has the power in America. So I did a little digging, and discovered a not-so-great guy named J. Edgar Hoover–made famous for his 48-year racist reign over the FBI. And just as we thought, the guys pulling the strings ARE, in fact, also confiscating our nudes! Go figure. Between all the spying, lying, and legal murder of a beloved civil rights leader, J. Edgar Hoover would change America’s relationship to our governing powers–forever.
appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History.
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You can find the Dark History podcast on Apple, Spotify, wherever you listen to your podcasts, and every Thursday here on my YouTube for the visual side of things.
Apple Podcast- https://www.apple.co/darkhistory
Dark History Merch- https://www.baileysarian.com
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Jan 17, 2024 • 51min
118: Nude, rude, and screwed: The Dark History of Nail Salons
Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Did you ever consider that the baddest b*tch you know wouldn’t be anywhere without…the fall of Saigon? Turns out, this major historical moment has a LOT to do with the nail salons we spend so much time in today. But just how did these salons get their start? And at what cost do these salons keep us feeling cute? After this episode, I have a whole new level of respect for nail salons. Salute to you, nail techs!
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h
117: The Dark History of Beauty Standards: Beauty is Pain
Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. We all know that “beauty” often comes with a high price to pay. I mean, worth it though, right? Who doesn’t like feeling beautiful? But what if I told you that “beauty” practices throughout history have been down right ugly? And not just any ugly–we’re talking foot binding, bone crushing, pube-plucking ugly. I guess the takeaway is that beauty standards have a shady past. And the question becomes: Who are we doing all this for?
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