In the 1500s in Bedberg, Germany when children and young women go missing the locals believe it to be the actions of a werewolf. After decades of disappearances and attacks they take action, only to find it is one of their own behind the grizzle murders.

A rapscallion and rogue, Thomas Blood attempted the most outlandish theft, the theft of the Crown Jewels of England. But that is just the beginning of the story for this rebel, spy, and thief.

We take a look at the first convicted murder in the English colonies, a second murder with a jury trial and crimes involving sex and animals. What fun.

Jack Sheppard became the OG escape artist in 1720s London. A charming rogue who thrilled Londoners with his ingenious escapes from prison.

We look at the story of the Princes in the Tower and the role played by Richard III in their deaths. Was Richard the vile Shakespearian troll history has painted him to be or was something else going on?

In this our first episode we take a look at the deaths of Philip II of Macedonia and his son, Alexander the Great. Was Alexander murdered, did he play a part in the death of his father, why does everyone seem to have the same name?

A brief description of what we are all about at History is Criminal. Just think real crime a real long time ago. Welcome to History is Criminal.