History is Criminal

Socrates: Sorry, I drank what?

Join us as we jump way, way back to 399 BC Athens Greece and a man is tried for, among other things, teaching people to think for themselves. Socrates (not so crates) might be the father of modern thought, but that would stop him from being accused of indoctrination of the youth. Wow, are we sure this is 399 BC Greece?

Ludlow Massacre: Mine your own business

Jump back to 1914 Colorado and the Coalfield War. What happens when the wealthiest family in the world wants to place profit above worker? What happens when those workers decide they won't take any more. Join us for the Ludlow Massacre.

Devil Bill Rockefeller: How to raise a billionaire

You've likely heard of John Davison Rockefeller who controlled much of the US economy in his lifetime. But what about the man that raised him, Devil Bill. Did growing up with a criminal con man father give John D the tools he needed to become one of the richest men to every live?

The Bermondsey Horror: Having your cake and eating it too.

This week, in a shortened episode, we jump back to 1849 London and the tale of a murder that would shock Victorian society and show us the Victorian's love of crime and punishment. A vixen, who seem able to attract men like, well honestly an outgoing woman in Victorian England has a tough decision to man. But Marie Manning will try to have her cake and eat it too. If just she and her husband Fred were a little smarter.

Shanghaiing: How to become a sailor in one easy step

Join us as we jump back to the 1800's West Coast of the United States and the wonderful world of shanghaiing AKA crimping. Hit a pub down on the bay front and wake up the next morning signed on as a crewman for a trip to China. It happened more than you know. And what does this have to do with a Portland, Oregon tourist attraction?