Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt and Audioboom
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. Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES

    3 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Introducing: CRIME HOUSE TRUE CRIME STORIES

    Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts.

    16 min
  2. The Betrayal of Anne Frank

    6 DAYS AGO

    The Betrayal of Anne Frank

    Most people know the story of Anne Frank, the young Jewish girl who hid in a secret attic for two years with six other people to avoid the Nazis, but a question still festers 80 years later: Who turned them in and sealed their fates? "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 todayat www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us onInstagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Ollie Pet Inc. Take the online quiz and introduce Ollie to your pet. Visit https://ollie.com/COTC today for 60% off your first box of meals! #ToKnowThemIsToLoveThem Outschool Inc. Get up to $20 off your child's first class or tutoring session on Outschool for a limited time when you use my link: https://outschooler.me/COTC and use code COTC at checkout.

    44 min
  3. The Lysine Cartel: How an Informant (Sloppily) Exposed Archer Daniels Midland

    10 FEB

    The Lysine Cartel: How an Informant (Sloppily) Exposed Archer Daniels Midland

    Mark Whitacre, a high-ranking exec at the agribusiness company Archer Daniels Midland, approached the FBI with some scandalous news: His employer was part of an international cartel illegally inflating the cost of lysine, an additive used in animal feed. What Whitacre ultimately helped uncover landed more than just his bosses in prison. "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 Episode Sponsors: Skims. The Fits Everybody collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X. You can shop now at SKIMS.com and SKIMS stores. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows. And if you are looking for the perfect gift for your Valentine or for yourself - SKIMS just launched their best Valentine’s Shop ever! Available in sizes for women, men, and kids. Fay Nutrition. Listeners of Crimes of the Centuries can qualify to see a registered dietitian for as little as $0 by visiting FayNutrition.com/COTC. Wildgrain. For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription.

    49 min
  4. At Any Cost: The Rise and Fall of Lance Armstrong

    3 FEB

    At Any Cost: The Rise and Fall of Lance Armstrong

    After recovering from Stage 4 testicular cancer, cyclist Lance Armstrong not only got his health back, but he became one of the sport's highest profile figures, winning seven Tour de France races in a row. While he insisted -- repeatedly and under oath -- that he'd earned those wins without the help of performance-enhancing drugs, one of his past teammates stepped forward to tell a different story. "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 Episode Sponsors: Home Chef. For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to HomeChef.com/COTC. Hiya Health. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% offyour first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/COTC. This deal is not available on their regular website. Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/COTC today.

    50 min
  5. How Two Murders Became Three: The Story of George Stinney Jr.

    27 JAN

    How Two Murders Became Three: The Story of George Stinney Jr.

    In 1944, the brutal slayings of two young girls made plenty of headlines in Alcolu, South Carolina. The trial of their suspected killer garnered far less attention -- even when he was convicted and violently executed in the electric chair. That's because few people had much sympathy for the boy who supposedly confessed to the crime. Nearly a century later, however, and 14-year-old George Stinney Jr. is not only recognized as the youngest person legally executed in America in the 20th century, but he's also largely recognized as being wrongfully convicted. "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 Episode Sponsors: FilterEasy. For 50% off your first order plus free shipping forever, head to FilterEasy.com/COTC and use code COTC. Wildgrain. For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription.

    47 min
  6. Aberfan's Lost Generation

    20 JAN

    Aberfan's Lost Generation

    Students at Pantglas Junior School had just settled in at their desks the morning of Oct. 21, 1966, when an avalanche of slurry swept through the building, trapping hundreds of children and teachers and wiping out nearby homes and businesses. Known as the Aberfan Disaster, the collapse of a colliery spoil tip ultimately killed 116 children and 28 adults. While the official cause was weeks of heavy rain, what happened was no mere act of God. "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 Episode Sponsors: Apostrophe. We have a special deal for our audience: Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/COTC when you use our code: COTC. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. Skims. The Fits Everybody collection is available in sizes XXS to 4X. You can shop now at SKIMS.com and SKIMS stores. After you place your order, be sure to let them know I sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select my show in the dropdown menu that follows.

    51 min
  7. The Stealing of 'The Scream'

    13 JAN

    The Stealing of 'The Scream'

    As the world descended on Norway for the 1994 Winter Olympics, a determined thief set his sights on a Norweigian painting he'd coveted most of his life: Edvard Munch's The Scream. The daring theft of the world-renowned painting took less than a minute and prompted an undercover sting in hopes of retrieving the masterpiece. "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 Episode Sponsors: Acorns. Head to acorns.com/cotc or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Apostrophe. Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/COTC when you use our code: COTC. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars! This code is only available to our listeners. Ollie Pet Inc. Give your pup a fresh start this new year by letting them taste test a personalized meal plan with Ollie! Head to Ollie.com/COTC tell them all about your dog, and use code COTC to get 60% off your first box of meals when you subscribe today!

    46 min
  8. The Murder That Scandalized Harvard

    6 JAN

    The Murder That Scandalized Harvard

    On Thanksgiving week in 1849, Boston doctor and Harvard graduate George Parkman went for a walk and never returned home. The last place he'd been spotted was near the college's medical school, where he'd stopped for a meeting with Harvard chemistry professor John White Webster. The case that unfolded not only made international headlines but it threatened the reputation of America's oldest university. "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 Episode Sponsors: Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/COTC. Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/COTC today.

    41 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 and Audioboom
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amber Hunt
  • Show Website
    Crimes of the Centuries

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