History on Trial

    From the Salem Witch Trials to O.J. Simpson, trials have always revealed hidden truths about our world. History on Trial digs into famous legal battles from American history, uncovering the real story behind the headlines, and exploring the powerful cultural contexts that shaped the verdicts -- and still impact us today. Fans of true crime, legal dramas, and history alike will be captivated by the unbelievable cases that played out in the courtrooms of history. Hosted by Mira Hayward. New episodes drop every other Thursday.

  • Charity's Crime

  • Horror in Honolulu: Part Two

  • Horror in Honolulu: Part One

  • Trial at the O.K. Corral

  • The Poison Precedent: Part Two

  • The Poison Precedent: Part One

  • The Real Lincoln Lawyer

  • Murder in Plymouth

  • The Questionable Confession

  • The American Plan

  • Mutiny on the Somers

  • Grizzlies on Trial

  • Vanderbilt v. Vanderbilt

  • Rebellion in Jackson County

  • The Crime of the Century

  • The Trial of Tokyo Rose: Part Two

  • The Trial of Tokyo Rose: Part One

  • The Motion Picture Murder

  • Radical Priests v. the FBI

  • The Triangle Fire Trial

  • Tabloids on Trial

  • Garfield & Guiteau: An Assassin's Trial

  • A Star-Spangled Speech Trial

  • A Very Victorian Scandal

  • The Manhattan Well Murder

  • Introducing: History on Trial

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