Actor, heartthrob, and... killer. This is the wild and rollicking story of John Wilkes Booth's assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Learn the history of the "tree" where thousands of England's most notorious criminals went to meet their maker for over 400 years.

From the Reign of Terror in France, with which it is virtually synonymous, to its prevalent use by the Nazi regime during WWII, this is the history of the guillotine.

Come with us as we delve into the gruesome story of lynching in America.

An up-close look at what inmates have decided on for their last meal. What would you have?

The radical abolitionist John Brown is one of the more colorful and controversial characters in American history. We discuss his life, his motivations, his deadly deeds, and his ultimate demise at the end of the noose.

During this episode we discuss the notorious Pierrepoint family: England's most famous executioners and the notorious criminals that died by their hand.

Desertion, cowardice, and sedition. Call it whatever you like, but the numbers of those ordered to kill their own comrades during the American Civil War will most likely surprise you. Join us as we learn about this forgotten corner of history.

Come join us as we learn about some of the more notorious of the 614 criminals that met their end in the original "Old Sparky" at Sing Sing Prison.

This is the tragic story of those who sought to break the chains of slavery. Come join us as we dig deeper into the most prominent slave rebellions that took place in the Antebellum south.