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Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt and Audioboom
True Crime
FBI
World War II
Murder
Amityville Horror
Defeo Murders
Great Depression
Vietnam War
Art Theft
Jimmy Savile
Nazi Germany
Cincinnati
Chowchilla Kidnapping
Child Abuse
Hitler
Cultural Genocide
Charley Ross
Diane Downs
California
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. So... more

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For three years in the late 1970s and into 1980 — before shared databases and DNA evidence — one man moved freely across 11 states trying to start a race war. He changed his name to honor a Nazi propagandist and a founding father. He bombed synagogue... more

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Dan Horn
Journalist who covered the case
Episode: S6 Ep22: Joseph Paul Franklin and the Three-Year Race War
Stephanie Ramos
ABC News reporter who covers the case and hosts Blood and Water limited series
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Episode: S6 Ep21: The Murder of Leslie Preer
Eugene Gligor
Former high school boyfriend of Leslie's daughter, later identified as the killer
Episode: S6 Ep21: The Murder of Leslie Preer
Derek Chang
Associate Professor of History at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: S6 Ep20: The Wrong Kind of American
Ernest Bessig
Civil rights attorney, executive director of the ACLU of Northern California
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Dale Minami
Attorney, prominent civil rights lawyer for Korematsu case
Korematsu Legal Team
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Peter Irons
Legal scholar who reevaluated Justice Department documents
Independent/Academic
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Mike Morgan
Creator of Truth Deferred, Grab Bag Collab network participant
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Amy Morgan
Attorney and historian, co-creator of Truth Deferred
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Amber Hunt
Host of Crimes of the Centuries

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • So much potential

    Love the premise of this podcast. And it could be 5 stars if the “journalist” could simply check her clear political biases and distain for white people at the door. We are TIRED of this and will not be gaslit any more!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sissarae27
    United Statesa month ago
  • Well researched and delivered

    I cannot speak highly enough of Amber's detailed, original presentations and often wry commentary that show this podcast is not your typical show with hosts reading Wikipedia, or regurgitating the same tired stories and making dumb jokes. Along with Amber, Charlie from Crimelines and Kristi from Canadian True Crime are the holy triumvirate of North American true crime podcasts. None of them avoid political and sociological implications of the cases they cover, which I appreciate.

    I advise check... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HL Barrett
    United States2 months ago
  • Meh

    Good if you like a little podcast with your adverts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OriginalItchy
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Thought-provoking

    I’ve been a listener to Crimes of the Century for some time now, and always appreciate the care Amber Hunt takes with her subjects, and especially appreciate the intention to give the Twilight Zone/Vic Morrow story two episodes. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeanXR
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it!

    As a former history professor and current lawyer this is my favorite podcast there is. I never miss an episode. Love, love, love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hbecks17
    United States3 months ago

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Production quality and host's journalistic approach get frequent praise, with occasional critiques of pace or tone.
Some listeners push back on perceived political bias and ads, preferring neutral delivery.
Listeners praise deep, original research and storytelling that goes beyond surface-level summaries.
Overall sentiment highlights thoughtful analysis and respect for historical context, with some vocal disagreements about bias.
Fans note the blending of history and crime as a strength, but a subset feels recent episodes lean too liberal.

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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#211
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#220
Colombia/True Crime

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S5 Ep20: The Fox in the Henhouse: Klaus Fuchs and the Secret That Changed the World
Q: What were the consequences of his actions?
His espionage enabled the Soviet Union to develop their own atomic bomb much quicker than anticipated, potentially altering the course of the Cold War.
S5 Ep20: The Fox in the Henhouse: Klaus Fuchs and the Secret That Changed the World
Q: What was Klaus Fuchs' motivation for spying?
He believed that by sharing atomic secrets with the Soviet Union, he could help create a more equal world and promote peace.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crimes of the Centuries

What is Crimes of the Centuries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A narrative-focused true-crime/history podcast that revisits lesser-known cases with significant historical impact. Episodes blend archival clips, expert commentary, and investigative storytelling to explore legal shifts, societal reactions, and long-running investigations across centuries. Notable strengths include rigorous historical context, careful legal analysis, and a polished production that weaves sponsor reads into the narrative without sacrificing depth. A recurring draw is the host's journalistic rigor and willingness to connect past events to ongoing civil rights and media dynamics, making it appealing to history buffs and true-crime listeners who crave context-rich storytelling.

What stands out is the blend of deep archival re... more

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4. Derek Chang
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