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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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Twenty-two-year-old Fred Korematsu was parked on a San Francisco hillside with his girlfriend, listening to music on the car radio, when the broadcast stopped on Dec. 7, 1941. In the weeks that followed, the U.S. government imprisoned 120,000 people ... more

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On the night of Oct. 23, 1989, Chuck Stuart called 911 from a car phone in Boston's Mission Hill neighborhood, his voice strained with panic. He said he and his wife Carol had been shot by a Black man. Within hours, Boston police had launched the mos... more

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Dozens of Girl Scouts arrived at Camp Scott in the Oklahoma woods in June of 1977 expecting songs, crafts and campfires. By morning, three of the girls were dead, their bodies discovered along a dirt path called Cookie Trail Road. The investigation t... more

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In Victorian England, a serial killer preyed on sex workers and other vulnerable women, targeting the people society was least likely to mourn or protect. But unlike the infamous Jack the Ripper, whose identity remains one of history's great unsolved... more

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Host

Amber Hunt
Host and journalist who guides the narrative across cases and centuries, with a focus on rigorous storytelling and historical context.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • 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 States2 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 States2 months ago
  • Good

    Absolutely sensational it’s just so interesting while I am doing my homework

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sorenzo was
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content

    Enjoy your podcast very much! I do my housework while listening. I have to wonder if Becky hill and murdaugh cooked up this scheme together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lkulm
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Consistently well-produced with insightful guests and cross-era case connections.
High-quality research and compelling narratives, though some episodes spark debate over presenter biases.
Engaging storytelling with strong historical context.
Audience feedback highlights ad reads and pacing as areas of mixed reception.
Loyal listeners praise the host's storytelling ability and depth of archival detail.

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#201
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#108
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#177
China/True Crime
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#250
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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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What is Crimes of the Centuries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A meticulous history-tinged true crime show that shines a light on lesser-known yet historically pivotal cases. Each episode threads crime narratives with broader social, legal, and political contexts, often highlighting investigative missteps, civil rights questions, and the evolution of justice systems. The host weaves archival material with expert commentary to illuminate how these cases shaped laws and public discourse. Notable strengths include rigorous storytelling across centuries, rigorous research, and a knack for connecting individual crimes to larger societal dynamics. This mix makes it useful for listeners who crave well-sourced history with a crime-story backbone, and for sponsors seeking thoughtful, academically inclined audie... more

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4. Mark Putnam
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7. Nicola Sly
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