In episode six of 5 Minute Murder, we step back to 12th-century England to uncover the shocking murder of Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury. Once a trusted confidant of King Henry II, Becket’s growing defiance of royal authority led to his brutal assassination inside Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. This act of violence, spurred by a royal outburst, would send shockwaves through Europe and turn Becket into a martyr. Join us as we examine the events leading up to this infamous murder and the profound impact it had on the relationship between Church and State.

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In episode five of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the terrifying streets of Victorian London to explore the gruesome mystery of Jack the Ripper. Operating in 1888, this unidentified killer brutally murdered at least five women in the Whitechapel district, leaving a legacy of fear and speculation that has endured for more than a century. Despite numerous investigations and countless theories, Jack the Ripper’s identity remains one of history’s most infamous unsolved cases. Join us as we dissect the chilling details of the Ripper’s crimes and the enduring mystery behind his horrific reign of terror.

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In episode four of 5 Minute Murder, we take a look at the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked one of the deadliest conflicts in human history—World War I. On 28 June 1914, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was gunned down in Sarajevo, setting off a chain reaction that led to global war. Join us as we explore the political tensions, the fateful events of that day, and the far-reaching consequences of the assassination that changed the course of history.

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