The life and crimes of Aileen Wuornos, from a childhood of abuse to the highway murders, trial, and execution. Today we're asking whether she was the most notorious female serial killer in American history, a survivor, or something far more complicated.

In this episode of The Compendium, we examine the life and death of Reeva Steenkamp, the trial of Oscar Pistorius, and the legal battles that followed, exploring themes of violence, justice, and the cultural impact of the case in South Africa.

A deep-dive narrative into the Monster of Florence case, tracing the brutal double murders in Tuscany, the controversial trials of Pietro Pacciani, and the lingering questions that keep the case unsolved.

In this final chapter, we follow Diana’s last year — her relationships, her legacy, and the crash that stunned the world.

A dramatic unraveling of the viral Kony 2012 campaign — how a slick social-media initiative aimed to capture Joseph Kony and stop the war, only to expose the limits of compassion and the danger of oversimplified activism.

This episode of The Compendium explores the chilling crimes of Ed Gein, the Wisconsin serial killer whose murders inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and Silence of the Lambs.

A revealing Part 2 that uncovers Diana’s emotional liberation during her divorce—amid scandals, self-discovery, and her lasting humanitarian legacy.

A newlywed honeymoon in Cape Town devolves into a nation-shaking scandal, as the murder of Anni Dewani leads through staged hijacking, controversial plea deals, forensic contradictions, and a trial that exposed the limits—and flaws—of South Africa’s justice system.

Denise Huskins was kidnapped in 2015, wrongly accused of faking it, and starred in American Nightmare and Victim F, exposing police failure and media recklessness.

Princess Diana’s journey from noble girl to People’s Princess, pressured by royal expectations and personal struggles, marked by a hidden battle with bulimia and heartbreak.

In this episode of the Compendium, we're re-exploring the wild rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal that rocked Silicon Valley. Discover how Holmes, decieved investors with false promises and turned Theranos into a culture of secrets and fear.

In this episode of the Compendium, we’re once again clutching our pearls as I tell Adam all about the tumultuous saga behind the House of Gucci. From the ambitious beginnings of Guccio Gucci to the tragic murder of Maurizio Gucci.

In this episode of the Compendium, we diving back into the audacious tale where eight Belgian nuns orchestrate an unlikely escape from a life of stringent spiritual commitments to chase a dream of freedom in the sun-drenched South of France.

In this episode of The Compendium, we're jumping back onboard the highly requested Titanic! This is the first episode of our two-part series, where we delve into the ambitious conception of the RMS Titanic and the enduring stories of its passengers and crew that make this Titanic story unforgettable.

In this episode of The Compendium, we revisit the tragic story of the Menendez Brothers Lyle and Erik. Unraveling the shocking truth behind why they killed their parents.

In this episode we dive into the gripping and controversial O.J. Simpson trial, from the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman to the white Bronco chase and the infamous glove. They unpack the trial’s cultural shockwaves, exploring how celebrity, race, and justice collided in one of America’s most unforgettable courtroom dramas.

This episode recounts the tragic story of John Edward Jones, who became trapped in Utah's Nutty Putty Cave in 2009, leading to a fatal outcome that resulted in the cave's permanent closure.

This episode examines the Chernobyl disaster, focusing on the explosion of Reactor 4, the subsequent containment efforts, and the enduring impact on people and the environment.

An exploration of the 1973 Acali Experiment, where Santiago Genovés's attempt to study human aggression on a raft led to unexpected insights into cooperation and peace.

Passengers recount Carnival Triumph’s power loss and floating sewage disaster, which became the infamous “poop cruise” and inspired Netflix’s Trainwreck series.