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The History of Murder

Clare O’Donohue, Margaret Smith

Booking Overview

A narrative true-crime history series examining murders and other violent crimes in historical context, typically incorporating interviews with historians, museum professionals, and subject-matter experts alongside scripted narration and dramatic readings. Credible pitches include historians, authors, museum curators, archival researchers, and criminal-justice experts with direct expertise in a featured case or era; booking difficulty is likely low because the show appears to favor accessible specialists rather than high-profile celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 32

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 870 subscribers

Instagram: 13.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

hello@thehistoryofmurder.com

admin@thehistoryofmurder.com

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Host

Clare O’Donohue - Executive producer of the series.

Margaret Smith - Executive producer of the series.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Historians, museum professionals, authors, archival researchers, and criminal-justice experts with direct expertise in a featured historical crime, investigation, or period.
Required Achievements:  

Recent Guest Discussions

Susan Hagerman - The 1927 Bath School Disaster And Its Historical Context

Recent Topics

Historical Crime, Murder, True Crime, Criminal Justice, American History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The History of Murder
:

Murder on the Indiana Frontier: The Story of the Fall Creek Massacre

October 13, 2026

Let us know what you think about the episodeThe story of white men killing native people is not unusual in American history. But this story is. In this case, the killings were seen as a crime and the white men involved were arrested. What happened next involved two trials and an appearance by the Governor. The result is almost unprecedented in US History. More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.c...

A Ritual Sacrifice: The Story of Lucinda Mills

September 29, 2026

Let us know what you think about the episodeHe believed that God was working through him to perform miracles and bring hope to his Depression-era community in rural Kentucky. But things were not going well. His followers had split off and there were fewer people coming to hear him preach, and fewer donations coming in. He needed a sacrifice. Now he had to convince the people closest to him that one of them would have to die.More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comInterview: Harry ...

Murder at Gettysburg: The Story of Jennie Wade

September 15, 2026

Let us know what you think about the episodeIt was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with over 7000 men dying during the three-day battle. One woman died in her sister’s kitchen while making bread, and since 1863, the story has been that the bullet shot into the house was not intended to kill anyone inside. But was that true? There’s an alternate theory of the murder that questions the historical record.  More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutiv...

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Frequently asked questions

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The History of Murder
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How do I get in touch with The History of Murder?

The History of Murder is hosted by Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith. Its publicly listed emails are hello@thehistoryofmurder.com and admin@thehistoryofmurder.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The History of Murder?

The publicly listed emails for The History of Murder: hello@thehistoryofmurder.com and admin@thehistoryofmurder.com.

How many listeners does The History of Murder have?

Podseeker estimates The History of Murder reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The History of Murder?

The History of Murder typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Historians, museum professionals, authors, archival researchers, and criminal-justice experts with direct expertise in a featured historical crime, investigation, or period. Recent guests include Susan Hagerman.

How hard is it to get booked on The History of Murder?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The History of Murder cover?

Recent episodes cover Historical Crime, Murder, True Crime, Criminal Justice, and American History. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

hello@thehistoryofmurder.com

admin@thehistoryofmurder.com

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