Crimes of the Centuries

By: Amber Hunt
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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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  • S4 Ep35: Firefighter-Turned-Arsonist John Leonard Orr

    S4 Ep35: Firefighter-Turned-Arsonist John Leonard Orr
    Nov 18 2024
    As a series of brush and building fires baffled most firefighters in the Los Angeles region, John Orr of the Glendale Fire Department seemed amazingly skilled at identifying the cause of each blaze. He was so skilled at his job, in fact, that he was routinely asked to train other firefighters. Turned out, though, there was a sinister reason for Orr's success.

    "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.

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    48 mins
  • S4 Ep34: The Monster of Florence

    S4 Ep34: The Monster of Florence
    Nov 11 2024
    Between 1968 and 1985, eight sets of lovers were murdered during new moons in the Tuscany region of Italy. The mysterious and brutal slayings terrorized the region, made international headlines and fueled countless theories -- including one that the Monster of Florence and America's Zodiac Killer were one and the same.

    "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 atwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)!

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod

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    49 mins
  • S4 Ep33: The Unholy Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker

    S4 Ep33: The Unholy Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker
    Nov 4 2024
    As high-rolling televangelists, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker built a Christian media empire that included a theme park, broadcasting network and ministry funded by faithful viewers who believed the Bakkers when they said God would reward their investments 100-fold in this life and even more so in the next one. Then the feds got involved.

    "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 atwww.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)!

    Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod

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    58 mins

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Love this podcast

I would love more. The only (small) complaint I have is that when they do their advertising the change in voices is kind of jarring. But the stories seem well researched, it's interesting, I like listening.

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So glad you're back!

Stumbled across this podcast last fall and binged the first two seasons. Have been waiting with bated breath for the third! Each show is fascinating and the host does an amazing job. I'm impressed with the research that goes in and her citing of sources.

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Excellent style and substance

I love the narration of these stories. While it is clear that she does have normal emotions, she's not trying to imbue the facts of the story with her personal feeling aside for the times where she specifically states how she feels about it. There is no hammy manipulation trying to elicit listener reaction with juicy details. there are plenty of details and we are left to our own reactions.

It is clear that the narrator is well read and employs an excellent understanding of grammar.

The stories are quite interesting and I love that she backs them up with where she researched the information. Many of these are new to me and not the same old stuff different day. Full marks all around.

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interesting

Very good performance, interesting story, well written and researched. Looking forward to more episodes.

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