Murder Through Time: A Whodunit Across the Centuries

A murder has been committed somewhere in history.Murder Through Time is a historical murder mystery podcast where each episode drops you into a different era, a different crime, and a different cast of suspects.Each case is fictional, but set within real moments in history and shaped by the customs, dangers, and social rules of the time.One case. A web of suspects. Clues hidden in plain sight.You're the detective. History provides the setting. The truth is yours to uncover.New Episodes Twice a Month, every other Monday.Created, written, and hosted by Carissa V.*******************Music & SFX Attribution:Martin Landström "The Mystery of Murder" courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com

A lavish Georgian banquet. Fine wine poured. Civil smiles exchanged. By the end of the night, someone will pay the price.In this debut episode of Murder Through Time, a single evening in Georgian Bath becomes a puzzle of motive and opportunity. Those gathered for the night find themselves caught in a web of resentment, secrecy, and quiet calculation, where even the smallest gesture may conceal intent.Are you ready to catch the culprit?****************************************How to Play AlongAs you listen, keep your ears sharp for clues — words chosen too carefully, silences that linger, objects out of place, and coincidences that refuse to be innocent. I’ll introduce you to the suspects, guide you through the setting, and walk you step by step through the events of the evening.The method will reveal itself. Motives will surface, fracture, and collide.Your task is to decide who caused the death — and why.You’re welcome to take notes as we go. A scrap of paper will do. But beware. Not every clue leads to the truth. Red herrings linger in the shadows, waiting to pull you off course. When we reach the end, you’ll have a moment to lock in your verdict before the truth is revealed.Think you can outwit the culprit? Let’s begin.Created, written, and hosted by Carissa V.****************************************Music Attribution:Dian Shuai/Gavotte de Papillons/courtesy of Epidemic SoundLennon Hutton/Static Breath/courtesy of Epidemic SoundChristian Andersen/Final Days of Captivity/courtesy of Epidemic SoundIntro & Outro:Luella Gren/Midnight Wanderer/courtesy of Epidemic SoundSFX Attribution:All sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com

Welcome, sleuth, to tonight's case! Step behind the vermilion walls of the Forbidden City during the reign of Emperor Kangxi (1661-1722), where ritual and rank govern every movement, and silence can speak louder than words.Tonight, a quiet death in the Inner Court shakes the carefully ordered world of Grand Secretary Xu Wenjin. Was it misfortune, misapplied routine, or something far more deliberate?****************************************How to Play AlongAs you listen, keep your ears sharp for clues- things people say, things they don't say, suspicious objects, and strange coincidences. I'll introduce you to the suspects, take you through the key locations, and walk you step-by-step through the events leading to the death.Your mission? Decide who caused the death and how it happened. You can jot down notes as we go, a scrap of paper will do.But beware, there will be red herrings lurking in the shadows, ready to throw you off the scent.When we reach the end, I'll give you a moment to lock in your guess... before revealing the truth.Think you can outwit the culprit? Then let's begin...****************************************Music Attribution:Dream Cave/ The Investigator /courtesy of Epidemic SoundJH Coleman/ Entering Madness /courtesy of Epidemic SoundLennon Hutton/ Static Breath /courtesy of Epidemic SoundIntro & Outro:Luella Gren/ Midnight Wanderer /courtesy of Epidemic SoundSFX Attribution:All sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com****************************************Created, written, and hosted by Carissa V.

Welcome, sleuth, to tonight's case! Venice, early seventeenth century. Carnival fills the city with masks, music, and movement, blurring the line between public spectacle and private intention. Beneath the festivities, the city is governed by elite families, rigid expectations, and private arrangements made quietly, often after dark.A death in the canal appears unremarkable, until it is examined closely. What follows is not a tale of passion or chance, but of access, timing, and decisions made in advance.****************************************How to Play AlongAs you listen, keep your ears sharp for clues- things people say, things they don't say, suspicious objects, and strange coincidences. I'll introduce you to the suspects, take you through the key locations, and walk you step-by-step through the events leading to the death.Your mission? Decide who caused the death and how it happend. You can jot down notes as we go, a scrap of paper will do.But beware, there will be red herrings lurking in the shadows, ready to throw you off the scent.When we reach the end, I'll give you a moment to lock in your guess... before revealing the truth.Think you can outwit the culprit? Then let's begin...****************************************Music Attribution:Hanna Ekström/Reflection No1 for solo violin/courtesy of Epidemic SoundMimi Olsen/Lucky Charm/courtesy of Epidemic SoundW.A. Mozart/String Quartet No13 K173 Allegro/courtesy of Epidemic SoundMichelle Ross/ Summer-Allegro non molto (Vivaldi)/courtesy of Epidemic SoundEva Hummingbird/The Last Dance/courtesy of Epidemic SoundJay Varton/Mental Stillness/courtesy of Epidemic SoundLennon Hutton/Static Breath/courtesy of Epidemic SoundIntro & Outro:Luella Gren/ Midnight Wanderer /courtesy of Epidemic SoundSFX Attribution:All sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com****************************************Created, written, and hosted by Carissa V.

Welcome, sleuth, to tonight's case.Tonight we travel to Paris in the late nineteenth century. Montmartre glows beneath the lamps of the Moulin Rouge, where music, laughter, and spectacle draw artists, aristocrats, and curious visitors into the long nights of the Belle Époque.Behind the red-painted windmill lies a world of dancers, painters, patrons, and quiet ambition, where admiration can carry many meanings. Some remain harmless, while others slowly turn into something far more dangerous.And one fateful night, dreams and promises are shattered when a body is discovered beneath the flickering gas lamps of Montmartre.Are you ready to catch the culprit?****************************************How to Play AlongAs you listen, keep your ears sharp for clues- things people say, things they don't say, suspicious objects, and strange coincidences. I'll introduce you to the suspects, take you through the key locations, and walk you step-by-step through the events leading to the death.Your mission? Decide who caused the death and why. You can jot down notes as we go, a scrap of paper will do.But beware, there will be red herrings lurking in the shadows, ready to throw you off the scent.When we reach the end, I'll give you a moment to lock in your guess... before revealing the truth.Think you can outwit the culprit? Then let's begin...****************************************Music Attribution:Franz Gordon/The French Library/courtesy of Epidemic SoundTrabant 33/Memories of Paris/courtesy of Epidemic SoundMartin Landström/Sans Domicile Fixe/courtesy of Epidemic SoundTrabant 33/Like in France/courtesy of Epidemic SoundMegan Wofford/Vivace Waltz A Minor/courtesy of Epidemic SoundJay Varton/Eye for Detail/courtesy of Epidemic SoundIntro & Outro:Luella Gren/ Midnight Wanderer /courtesy of Epidemic SoundSFX Attribution:All sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Soundwww.epidemicsound.com****************************************Created, written, and hosted by Carissa V.