August 18, 1587: Virginia Dare Is Born

After gifting a diamond necklace to Queen Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan was arrested for fraud and treason. As the scandal unfolded, it became clear he’d been scammed by a scheming countess. Lea...

15 Elo 202211min

After trying for over two decades, French agents arrested revolutionary terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal in Khartoum, Sudan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Elo 202210min

Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans became the last people to be executed in the United Kingdom. Only a year later after they were hanged, the death penalty was suspended. It was fully abolished in 1998. Lea...

13 Elo 202210min

James 'Whitey’ Bulger, the 83-year-old former boss of the Winter Hill Gang, was found guilty on 31 charges, including murder and racketeering. He was given two consecutive life sentences, plus an addi...

12 Elo 20229min

Adolf Burger and his wife were arrested and taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp for forging documents to help Jews escape Nazi death camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

11 Elo 202210min

A racist mob of nearly 500 men descended upon an integrated school in New Hampshire, ripping the small two-story building from its foundation with 90 yoked oxen. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Solved...

10 Elo 202211min

15-year-old Nick Markowitz was murdered in Santa Barbara, California after being held for ransom by his half-brother’s drug dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Elo 202210min

Hundreds were injured and twelve people died after a balcony collapsed at the Phillies’ Baker Bowl stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Elo 20229min