Episodes

  • Murder and other nastiness in Plymouth Colony

    Murder and other nastiness in Plymouth Colony
    Jul 15 2024

    We take a look at the first convicted murder in the English colonies, a second murder with a jury trial and crimes involving sex and animals. What fun.

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    32 mins
  • Jack Sheppard: No Jail Could Keep HIm

    Jack Sheppard: No Jail Could Keep HIm
    Jul 1 2024

    Jack Sheppard became the OG escape artist in 1720s London. A charming rogue who thrilled Londoners with his ingenious escapes from prison.

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    32 mins
  • Richard III, Worst Uncle Ever?

    Richard III, Worst Uncle Ever?
    Jun 15 2024

    We look at the story of the Princes in the Tower and the role played by Richard III in their deaths. Was Richard the vile Shakespearian troll history has painted him to be or was something else going on?

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    29 mins
  • Philip II and Alexander the Great: Regicide on Parade

    Philip II and Alexander the Great: Regicide on Parade
    Jun 1 2024

    In this our first episode we take a look at the deaths of Philip II of Macedonia and his son, Alexander the Great. Was Alexander murdered, did he play a part in the death of his father, why does everyone seem to have the same name?

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    26 mins
  • Introduction

    Introduction
    May 31 2024

    A brief description of what we are all about at History is Criminal. Just think real crime a real long time ago. Welcome to History is Criminal.

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    Less than 1 minute