7. Mary Ann Cotton

To the frustration of many, a lot of women’s clothes don’t have pockets. But why on Earth is that the case? Especially when men’s clothing seems to be full of pockets.On Here For The History, Alice Loxton and Ben Henderson track the tumultuous and muddy history of women’s pockets ...  Show more

Lucy Worsley presents – Lady on Trial, a series in which courtroom drama meets history with a twist.Lucy and her all-female team of detectives are re-opening court cases from the past - sensational trials dating from 1776 to 1944 - to see what justice looked like for women. We’ve ...  Show more

What can brutal murders reveal about society at the time they were committed? And what additional insights can we gain when those killings were committed by women? In today's Long Read, Rosalind Crone, historical consultant on the BBC series Lady Killers with Lucy Worsley, reveal ...  Show more

Explore the chilling Victorian murder mystery of Constance Kent, a 16-year-old accused of a brutal crime. Unravel the secrets behind one of history's most shocking 'whodunnit' cases! Sponsors: quince.com/casual for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns mintmobile.com/ ...  Show more

Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly ordinary nurse turned serial killer. Join us as we revisit her harrowing crimes, the controversial trial, and the latest developments. Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today shopify.com/ ...  Show more

Discover the shocking story of Lucy Letby, a seemingly caring nurse who turned out to be a serial killer. Uncover her chilling crimes, the hospital's failures, and how she evaded suspicion for so long. Prepare to be captivated by this bone-chilling tale. Sponsor: RocketMoney.com ...  Show more