August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

The man who became a notorious criminal was born to a young mother in Cincinnati, Ohio. Guest hosted by Tim Johnson from Today In Music History, a Spotify Original from Parcast, Learn more about you...

11 Nov 202014min

White supremacists sparked deadly riots in Wilmington, North Carolina. Their hateful actions resulted in the only successful coup d’etat ever to take place on American soil. Learn more about your ad c...

10 Nov 202015min

Nazi diplomat Ernst vom Rath died after being shot by Polish-German Jew Herschel Grynszpan. His death became the pretext for Kristallnacht, one of the most violent attacks against Jewish people in Naz...

9 Nov 202015min

A massive art heist in Sweden’s Museum of Modern Art saw thieves plundering works by Picasso and Braque, valued altogether at $52 million. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

8 Nov 202014min

Abolitionist and newspaper editor Elijak Lovejoy was killed in Alton, Illinois by a mob of white supremacists. His murder emboldened others to speak out against slavery. Learn more about your ad choic...

7 Nov 202017min

This musician moved to LA and became involved with the infamous Manson Family. Two years later, he was charged for the murder of fellow artist Gary Hinman.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

6 Nov 202014min

Risking jail time and a steep fine, Susan B. Anthony cast her ballot in a U.S. federal election. It was part of a law-breaking strategy to help women gain the right to vote.  Learn more about your a...

5 Nov 202015min

When high-level KGB officer Vitaly Yurchenko announced his return to the Soviet Union just three months after defecting to the U.S., many questioned whether his defection was a ploy. Guest hosted by G...

4 Nov 202016min