Great Trials in History

the saga of Clarence Darrow reaches its conclusion.

Famed lawyer Clarence Darrow faces a trial by his peers in Los Angeles  California with both his own freedom and career on the line.

He was , and still is, the most famous lawyer in American history. His great and long career was almost ended in ignominious fashion in a Los Angeles courtroom in 1912 , long before the most famous of his trials. Hear the true story of these events in this episode

 In 1925,Colonel Billy Mitchell was court-martialled by the U.S. Army for criticizing in harsh terms the leadership of the Army and Navy  for their failure to recognize that the future of warfare was going to depend on airpower. In this episode you will learn the true story of what happened.

We reach the end of this tragic case arising out of the great satanic panic of the 1980s. Peggy McMartin Buckey and her son Ray Buckey finally get to face their accusers.

The most amazing criminal case in many years occurred in a small coastal community in California in 1983. It should never be forgotten!

The notorious Kidd returns to London and faces the charge of piracy.

The voyage of Kidd to the Indian Ocean seeking pirates and French prizes continues. Kidd deals with a hostile government, mutinous sailors and other challenges in an attempt to fulfill his commission.

The saga of the most notorious pirate in history continues as he and his ship become known as the scourge of the seven seas. Was he in fact the villain he was reputed to be ? Hear the true story.

The most famous pirate in history , known throughout the world for his attacks on ships of all nations, was tried,convicted and hanged for his crimes. But was he truly guilty ? In this episode you will learn the real story of this larger than life figure.