Crimes That Shaped History is a true crime and history podcast about the murders, betrayals, and conspiracies that changed the course of civilization.

Some crimes don’t just destroy lives. They reshape empires, topple dynasties, ignite wars, and rewrite the future.

Each episode dives into a real case from ancient and early history, telling the full story behind historical murders, political assassinations, poison plots, court conspiracies, and acts of betrayal whose consequences echoed for centuries. From royal palaces and imperial courts to temples and battlefields, these are the crimes that altered the fate of nations.

Through narrative storytelling and original sources, the show explores historical true crime, ancient justice systems, power and violence, and the human motives behind the most consequential crimes in history—ambition, fear, revenge, greed, and survival.

This isn’t a list of curiosities or sensational recaps. It’s a deep, story-driven exploration of true crime in history, showing how single acts of violence and betrayal reshaped politics, religion, dynasties, and entire civilizations.

If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient history, murders in history, political intrigue, assassinations, poisoners, and the dark turning points of civilization—this podcast is for you.

Crimes That Shaped History One crime. One decision. A different world.