The History of Murder

The History of Murder tells the stories of crimes from years – and sometimes centuries – ago. Once in the headlines, many details of these cases have now faded, and in some cases, are nearly lost.

 We talk to historians, authors, and experts in their field to bring those details back. We also use actors reading the words of the real people involved to help bring the case to life.

But rather than just recounting the details of the murder, we also talk about the changes in society that impacted the crime, and the way it changed the world we live in.