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[Contains Mature Themes] This much we do know: Sophie Toscan du Plantier was murdered days before Christmas in 1996, her broken body discovered at the edge of her property near the town of Schull in West Cork, Ireland. The rest remains a mystery.

When he retired as the chief security officer of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art, John Barelli had spent the better part of 40 years responsible not only for one of the richest treasure troves on the planet, but the museum's staff, the millions of visitors, as well as American presidents, royalty, and heads of state from around the world. For the first time, John Barelli shares his experiences of the crimes that occurred on his watch, the investigations that captured thieves and recovered artwork....

Welcome to 'True Crime Stories' – your podcast for gripping and detailed narratives about the most shocking killers and their crimes. Dive into the dark world of criminality as we uncover the most captivating stories of serial killers, unsolved cases, and mysterious deaths. Each episode takes you on a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche, revealing the true nature of the perpetrators. 'True Crime Stories' – for those who are fascinated by the mysterious and inexplicable. Tune in, if you dare!

Here is a tautly paced investigation of one the 20th century's most audacious art frauds, which generated hundreds of forgeries - many of them still hanging in prominent museums and private collections today. Provenance is the extraordinary narrative of one of the most far-reaching and elaborate deceptions in art history.

True Crime Psychology and Personality dives deep into the pathology behind some of the most horrendous crimes and those who commit them. We discuss topics like narcissism, psychopathy, sociopathy, and antisocial personality disorder from a scientifically informed perspective. What is a narcissist? What makes a person develop narcissistic personality disorder or become a psychopath? How do you spot a sociopath? What signs can you look for to protect yourself from these dangerous personalities? It's not just about the stories, it's about the science and psychology behind them.

Bienvenidos y bienvenidas a Expedientes Misteriosos, el podcast donde la curiosidad se encuentra con lo inexplicable. Tania Mino y Fran Pacheco te invitan a explorar los rincones más oscuros de la realidad, analizando casos que desafían la lógica, enigmas históricos y crímenes que quedaron suspendidos en el tiempo. Queremos que en este espacio te sientas parte de la conversación, mientras vamos desenterramos evidencias, exploramos teorías y cuestionamos las versiones oficiales. Cada episodio es una invitación a dudar, a investigar y a confrontar lo desconocido. ¿Estás listo para ...

Toutes les publicités de Histoires de Guerre sont placées au tout début de chaque épisode, pour ne jamais interrompre votre immersion et pour soutenir la vie du podcast. Ainsi, lorsque vous lancez Histoires de Guerre, vous savez que rien ne viendra briser le silence, cette seconde suspendue où vous respirez avant d’entrer dans l’histoire. Parce que nous savons ce que cela fait d’être coupé au moment précis où l’émotion monte, là où le cœur bat plus fort. Histoires de Guerre respecte ce moment. Histoires de Guerre protège cette écoute. Et peut-être que, dès les ...

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Creepy true crime stories, told in an analytical way. 3 Videos every month! - New video every 10-14 days 3 Year Film School Graduate. Writer, Animator, Video Editor and Graphic Designer. 💻

In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and in 2024, it released “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that ...

When people get married, they often promise to do anything for their new spouses. When the women profiled in this docuseries say they'll do anything, they mean anything. "For My Man" tells stories of women who have been arrested -- part of the growing female population in the criminal justice system -- for crimes that they committed in the name of love. The crimes committed range from becoming an inside informant at the DEA for a drug-addicted partner to turning on one's own family members at a jealous boyfriend's request, and even as extreme as going on a killing spree across the Midwest.

Imagine a Museum of Lost Art. If this imaginary museum contained just the artwork we knew was lost— whether from theft, purposeful destruction, vandalism, war, or the forces of nature—it would still contain more masterpieces than those in all the world’s current museums combined. Imagine that! In Lost Art: The Stories of Missing Masterpieces, art historian Noah Charney guides you through just such an imaginary museum. In 12 fascinating lectures, you will hear the stories behind the theft and/or destruction of some of the world’s most famous pieces of art.

In the 1950s, Confidential magazine, America's first celebrity scandal magazine, revealed Hollywood stars' secrets, misdeeds, and transgressions in gritty, unvarnished detail. Deploying a vast network of tipsters to root out stars' sexual affairs, drug use, and sexuality, publisher Robert Harrison destroyed celebrities' carefully constructed images and built a media empire. Confidential became the best-selling magazine on American newsstands in the 1950s, surpassing Time, Life, and the Saturday Evening Post. Confidential's spectacular rise was followed by an equally spectacular fall.

In Shadow World: Impulsive, Noel Titheradge uncovers the devastating side effects of a class of prescription drugs which can cause hypersexuality and compulsive gambling. Gripping stories from the Shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK.

True crimes, strange coincidences, and cultural controversies collide with the Final Frontier.

Wooed away from a top job at a competing firm by Ed Roth with promises of breaking the glass ceiling when she succeeds him as the head of the investment bank Drake Carlson, Kate learns that she has real potential for the top spot. First, she must prove her worth by unconventionally putting together an IPO for a small games maker whose most valuable but unknown asset may be a painting stolen from a Jewish family as they fled Austria after the Nazi invasion. Kate’s professional challenges play out amid a family crisis: Her husband’s company is imploding and he may have to relocate to a remote part of China to save even a small portion of his business.

Award winning entertainer Bradley McCaw travels to New York City to discover how to create a great musical. An outsiders guide to NYC and its greatest art form. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this reflective episode, listeners are invited to slow down and enter a space of calm awareness through a gentle narrative inspired by the life of the apostle Andrew. Rather than focusing on dramatic events, this episode explores themes of humility, quiet purpose, patience, and steady presence. Through soothing narration and thoughtful pacing, the story unfolds as an invitation to reflect on how meaningful change often begins without noise or urgency. This episode is designed to offer a moment of pause within the day, helping listeners reconnect with clarity, balance, and intention. Whether...

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