Dark History
22: Why 20,000 People Wanted Italian Immigrants Dead: Sicilian Lynchings
Wed, 01 Dec 2021
In 1891, 11 Italian people were murdered in the streets of New Orleans, becoming one of the largest mass lynchings in American history. Because of this, there were rumors of war between the United States and Italy. So, to calm the tension, the American government… created a holiday? Wait. What? Today, Bailey tells the bloody story of the Sicilian Lynchings, where 20,000 people lost their damn minds. Episode Advertisers Include: Aura Frames, Ouai Hair Care, Liquid IV, and Wicked Clothes. Learn more during the podcast about special offers! For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com and use promo code DARKHISTORY.
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