History's Greatest Crimes
🔎 Uncover the crimes that shaped history. From daring heists and political scandals to conspiracies and cover-ups, History’s Greatest Crimes takes you deep into the world’s most infamous criminal events. Hosted by two historians, Dr. Michael and Dr. Alana, each episode dissects a historical crime, revealing its impact on society, the people involved, and the larger forces at play. 🎙️ Whether it’s the FBI break-in during the Ali-Frazier fight, the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, or the Pentagon Papers, we go beyond the headlines to explore the context, the evidence, and the lasting consequences. With expert analysis, gripping storytelling, and a touch of suspense, we uncover the true stories behind history’s greatest crimes. 🔔 New episodes drop bi-weekly! Subscribe now and join us as we unravel the past—one crime at a time. 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and wherever you listen. 🔗 Follow us for updates and exclusive content: 📌 Instagram: @historys_greatest_crimes 📌 Website: https://historys-greatest-crimes.captivate.fm (https://historys-greatest-crimes.captivate.fm) 📢 Got a case suggestion? Email us at [historys.greatest.crimes@gmail.com. History is full of crimes—let’s uncover them together. 🔥
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History's Greatest Crimes 🏛️🔪
From Protest to Insurrection: The Story of the Whiskey Rebellion
Episode Description:
The Whiskey Rebellion represents a significant early challenge to the authority of the fledgling United States government, emerging from the imposition of a federal tax on liquor that incited widespread dissent among frontier farmers in western Pennsylvania. This episode explores the intricate dynami...
The glittering facade of America's Roaring Twenties masked a political earthquake brewing beneath. After years of war and progressive reforms, President Warren G. Harding swept into office promising a "return to normalcy" that resonated deeply with an exhausted nation. But what began as a comforting retreat into simpler times would culminate in what became the benchmark for political corruption until Watergate.
At its ...
A friendship shattered. A cathedral desecrated. A martyrdom that forever changed England.
The story of Thomas Becket and King Henry II begins with an extraordinary bond between an ambitious clerk and a powerful monarch who shared "one heart and one mind." Their relationship embodied the complex dance between church and state in 12th century Europe, until a fateful decision transformed everything.
When Henry appointed hi...
The elegant Royal Street mansion stood as a monument to wealth and sophistication in 1830s New Orleans, its mistress celebrated for lavish parties that drew the city's elite. Behind this veneer of high society refinement lurked unspeakable cruelty that would shock even a community built on human bondage.
Delving into the notorious case of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, we explore how a woman from one of New Orleans' most pr...
Easter Sunday 1873 in Colfax, Louisiana became the site of one of America's deadliest acts of racial violence when a white paramilitary group led by Christopher Columbus Nash slaughtered over 150 Black Americans. Armed with rifles and even a cannon, these men attacked a courthouse where newly appointed Black officials had taken office, setting it ablaze and shooting those who attempted to escape the flames. This wasn'...
The astonishing case of Martin Guerre remains one of history's most captivating instances of deception and mistaken identity. When Martin Guerre suddenly abandoned his wife Bertrande and young son in 16th century rural France, he left behind a family in limbo and a village full of questions. Eight years later, a man returns claiming to be Martin – slightly different in appearance but possessing remarkable knowledge of...
A Chicago garage. Seven men against a wall. The rat-tat-tat of Thompson submachine guns. By the time the smoke cleared on Valentine's Day 1929, six were dead, one was dying, and America would never view organized crime the same way again.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre stands as the bloody crescendo of Prohibition-era violence – a carefully orchestrated hit that revealed the dark underbelly of America's failed experi...
Fashion isn't typically a life-threatening choice, but in the summer of 1943 Los Angeles, wearing a zoot suit could get you assaulted in the street. When military servicemen and civilians began violently stripping Mexican-American and Black youths of their distinctive wide-shouldered jackets and flowing pants, they unleashed five days of terror that exposed America's racial fault lines during World War II.
We dive deep...
We uncover the shocking story of the 1971 FBI office break-in that exposed COINTELPRO, a secret program that surveilled and disrupted American citizens exercising their constitutional rights.
• Eight ordinary citizens formed the Citizens Commission to Investigate the FBI
• While Muhammad Ali fought Joe Frazier, activists broke into the Media, Pennsylvania FBI office
• More than 1,000 classified documents were stolen, rev...
The Pentagon Papers leak stands as one of history's most consequential government exposés – a bombshell revelation that unraveled decades of deception and ultimately contributed to a president's downfall.
When Defense Secretary Robert McNamara commissioned a comprehensive study of America's Vietnam involvement in the late 1960s, he couldn't have foreseen how the resulting 7,000 pages would rock the nation's foundations...
History's Greatest Crimes 🏛️🔪
Episode 1: The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire – A Tragedy That Changed America 🕵️♀️🔍
Episode Description:
On March 25, 1911, flames engulfed the upper floors of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City. Within minutes, 146 garment workers—most of them young immigrant women—were dead. Trapped behind locked doors, with no fire escapes and no way out, they had little chance of survival. Some jumped to...
Trailer Episode Description for History’s Greatest Crimes
Welcome to History’s Greatest Crimes, where professional historians Michael and Alana take you deep into the most fascinating and shocking crimes in history. In this introductory episode, we lay the foundation for what you can expect from the show—riveting storytelling, deep historical analysis, and spirited discussions about crimes that shaped the world.
From as...