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Criminals reveal who they are and where they live not just from how they commit their crimes, but also from the locations they choose. This is the claim of renowned criminal psychologist and profiler David Canter. In this groundbreaking book, now fully revised and updated, Canter leads us into the labyrinthine psyche of serial killers, rapists, and other violent criminals, and reveals how geographical profiling is changing the way police work and our understanding of the criminal mind.

Oceanographer Dawn Wright made history in 2022 when she became the first Black person to visit Challenger Deep, the deepest and most unexplored place on Earth—a trip that took her over 10,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean’s surface. We know less about the ocean floor than we do about the surface of the moon. To date, barely one-fifth of the seabed has been mapped in high resolution. As an ocean scientist and explorer, Dawn has made it her mission to change that.

Some maps aren't drawn with ink; they're drawn with power, fear, and blood. Mapping the Underworld is your audio guide to American crime history. Each episode is a deep dive into the most notorious criminal organizations: from the golden age of Cosa Nostra to the street wars of the Crips and Bloods. We explore legendary gangsters, iconic neighborhoods, and cultural impacts, from gangsta rap to the war on drugs. Follow to explore the shadow side of U.S. history.