Dark History
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Bailey Sarian covers dark historical crimes as a companion to her makeup YouTube channel."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About the host
Bailey Sarian
Host of Dark History.
About this podcast
Bailey Sarian covers dark historical crimes as a companion to her makeup YouTube channel.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Dark History about?
Bailey Sarian covers dark historical crimes as a companion to her makeup YouTube channel.
Is Dark History worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if US true crime interests you". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. Bailey Sarian covers dark historical crimes as a companion to her makeup YouTube channel.
Who is Dark History for?
Dark History is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of Dark History to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Dark History?
If you enjoy Dark History, you might also like: Bloodline Detectives, Murder Unscripted, Rotten Mango, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like Dark History" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
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