Episode 38: Frank Cali

Today we delve into the life of Genovese boss Funzi Tieri. Tieri was an old school, low profile gangster who would rise to the top of one of America's biggest and most powerful crime families.If you enjoy our show, please hit the like button and make sure if you're new around her ...  Show more

Recently a large indictment was dropped out of Northwest Indiana involving a big illegal gambling ring full of threats, intimidation and much more. One of the people arrested is an alleged mobster in Chicago. He himself has a pretty disgusting past and the crime he was convicted ...  Show more

Who was the most influential leader of the 20th century? What would have happened if the South had won the American Civil War? Would you rather be under siege from the Mongols, the Romans, or the Assyrians? In a huge moment for transatlantic history podcasting, Tom and Dominic a ...  Show more

“He was trapped - he couldn’t get up. There was blood everywhere. The faces were coming closer, the knives rose and fell. And then, to his relief, he saw Brutus.”  One of the most iconic deaths in history, Caesar’s assassination is the brutal climax to an impressive series of vi ...  Show more

Could the West have lost the Cold War? Would we be happier if we didn't study history? Would you prefer to have a samurai, a Viking or a Spartan as your bodyguard? Tom and Dominic are joined by Hardcore History's Dan Carlin for a second episode to tackle the biggest questions in ...  Show more

We’re re-running some favorite recent episodes this week, and will be back with brand new episodes very soon!

It’s December 15th. In 1960, a New Hampshire man lined his car with dynamite and planned to ram in to the limousine in which President-Elect John F Ke ...