Great Trials in History

Great Trials in History

By Chris LampeHistory
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Great Trials in History episodes

  • The Trial of Clarence Darrow

    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

    28 min
  • The Trial of Billy Mitchell

    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.

    32 min
  • Captain Kidd Part 3

    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.

    28 min
  • Captain Kidd Part 2

    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.

    36 min
  • Captain William Kidd Part 1

    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.

    32 min

About Great Trials in History

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an examination of legal cases from the past which have had an impact on society , as a whole, and legal history, in particular. These are cases that meant something when they occurred and still mean…