Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt
Crimes of the Centuries

Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. Some made history by changing laws. Others were so shocking they changed society.

  1. Daniel Sickles: Temporarily Insane?

    3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Daniel Sickles: Temporarily Insane?

    Crimes of the Centuries presents one of Amber's favorite episodes from Season One. Happy holidays everyone! In 1859, two of Washington, D.C.'s highest-profile men were in love with the same woman -- and that love triangle would lead to the broad-daylight shooting of one of them just a stone's throw from the White House. The victim had been the first-born son of Francis Scott Key, author of the lyrics to America's national anthem. And his killer would be the first in the country to argue a defense of temporary insanity. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod

    42 min
  2. S4 Ep39 Part 2: Claus von Bülow's Two Trials of the Century

    17 DEC · BONUS

    S4 Ep39 Part 2: Claus von Bülow's Two Trials of the Century

    We are bringing you part two of the "Sunny" von Bülow story as a Bonus episode!  When heiress and socialite Martha "Sunny" von Bülow was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor, her husband seemed awfully quick to pull the plug when doctors declared her comatose. Suspicions only grew when investigators discovered that Claus von Bülow had a mistress who'd given him an ultimatum to leave Sunny or else. But what seemed at first glance as an open-and-shut case turned out to be anything but. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod

    36 min
  3. The Decades-Long Death of "Sunny" von Bülow

    16 DEC

    The Decades-Long Death of "Sunny" von Bülow

    To outsiders, Claus and Martha "Sunny" von Bülow seemed an idyllic couple on the upper echelons of high society, but those who knew them best were growing increasingly concerned in the late 1970s when Sunny began having health scares that doctors couldn't figure out. Claus said his wife was a depressed alcoholic, but Sunny's children and maid weren't so sure. Things took a tragic turn after Christmas of 1980, captivating the country and beyond with one of the highest-profile cases of the 20th century.  "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order todayatwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Ibotta. Right now, Ibotta is offering our listeners get $5 just for trying Ibotta by using the code CENTURIES when you register. Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app to start earning cash back and use code CENTURIES.  iHerb.Our listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code COTC at checkout. Existing customers receive 15% off. That’s 22% off your first order. Use promo code COTC. https://www.iherb.com/shop/COTC Choose iHerb-because wellness matters. Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. TryMiracle.com/COTC

    46 min
  4. The Nazi Plunder of World War II

    9 DEC

    The Nazi Plunder of World War II

    We all know Adolph Hitler as a mediocre artist-turned-genocidal dictator, but did you know that he pulled off the greatest art heist the world has ever seen? As World War II unfolded across Europe, Hitler directed his Nazis to steal countless masterpieces from every country they traversed. He kept his favorites, while others were hidden in castles and salt mines to be unearthed after the war ended. Many of the pieces have never been recovered. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today atwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Smalls. Head to Smalls.com/COTC use promo code COTC at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! That’s the best offer you’ll find but you HAVE to use my code,COTC, for 50% off your first order. Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. TryMiracle.com/COTC Wildgrain. Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box-PLUS a free item in everybox-when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC

    1 hr
  5. Escape from Alcatraz

    2 DEC

    Escape from Alcatraz

    The morning of June 12, 1962, alarms sounded at the federal prison on Alcatraz Island when guards conducting a head count came up three inmates short. In the prisoners' beds were decoy heads that bought the men enough time to escape the supposedly inescapable prison known as The Rock. The trio -- Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin -- had used handmade tools to dig tunnels and craft makeshift rafts to brave the cold and turbulent waters of the Pacific in their bid for freedom. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order todayatwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Mint Mobile. To get this new customer offer and your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to MINTMOBILE.com/COTC Hiya Health. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamins. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/COTC Our Place. Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code COTC at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. TryMiracle.com/COTC

    49 min
  6. Brink's Heist: The Ultimate Caper

    25 NOV

    Brink's Heist: The Ultimate Caper

    On January 17, 1950, a throng of men wearing superhero Halloween masks stormed into the headquarters of Brink's in Boston, Massachusetts, and made off with nearly $2.8 million. For years, the case baffled federal authorities, who spent 10 times the amount stolen working to solve the crime. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order todayatwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Uncommon Goods: : To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/COTC. Laundry Sauce.  Head to LaundrySauce.com/COTC and use promo code COTC at checkout for 15% off! That’s the best offer you’ll find but you MUST use my code,COTC,for 15% off your order. Miracle Made. Go to TryMiracle.com/COTC to try Miracle Made sheets today! If you order today you can save over 40%. AND if you use our promo COTC at checkout you’ll get 3 FREE TOWELS and SAVE an extra 20%!

    51 min
  7. Firefighter-Turned-Arsonist John Leonard Orr

    18 NOV

    Firefighter-Turned-Arsonist John Leonard Orr

    As a series of brush and building fires baffled most firefighters in the Los Angeles region, John Orr of the Glendale Fire Department seemed amazingly skilled at identifying the cause of each blaze. He was so skilled at his job, in fact, that he was routinely asked to train other firefighters. Turned out, though, there was a sinister reason for Orr's success. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today atwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. TryMiracle.com/COTC iHerb. Our listeners get 22% off their first order when you use code COTC at checkout. Existing customers receive 15% off. That’s 22% off your first order. Use promo code COTC. https://www.iherb.com/shop/COTC Choose iHerb-because wellness matters. Smalls. Head to Smalls.com/COTC use promo code COTC at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! That’s the best offer you’ll find but you HAVE to use my code,COTC, for 50% off your first order. Ibotta. Download the Ibotta app now and use code COTC to get 100% cash back on your Thanksgiving feast starting November first! Just go to the App Store or Google Play store and download the FREE Ibotta app and use code COTC. https://home.ibotta.com/

    48 min
  8. The Monster of Florence

    11 NOV

    The Monster of Florence

    Between 1968 and 1985, eight sets of lovers were murdered during new moons in the Tuscany region of Italy. The mysterious and brutal slayings terrorized the region, made international headlines and fueled countless theories -- including one that the Monster of Florence and America's Zodiac Killer were one and the same. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today atwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Our Place. Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code COTC at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide.

    47 min
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Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. Some made history by changing laws. Others were so shocking they changed society.

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  • Creator
    Amber Hunt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amber Hunt
  • Show Website
    Crimes of the Centuries

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