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Shadows & Schemes

Shadows & Schemes

By: National Media Archive
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 The untold stories of mystery, power, corruption, and hidden agendas.Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. True Crime
Episodes
  • The Bosnian Genocide: A Tragic Legacy

    The Bosnian Genocide: A Tragic Legacy
    Sep 14 2025
    The Bosnian genocide, occurring during the 1992–1995 Bosnian War, saw systematic ethnic cleansing and mass murder of Bosniaks by Bosnian Serb forces. Sparked by Yugoslavia’s breakup and fueled by ethnonationalist leaders, atrocities included massacres at Srebrenica, Sarajevo, and Vlasenica. Over 8,000 men and boys were killed in Srebrenica alone. The war ended with the 1995 Dayton Agreement, but the scars and pursuit of justice continue.

    Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive:

    • Power & Influence
    • Luxury & Prestige
    • Wealth & Finance
    • Erotic Audio
    • Personal Growth & Achievement
    • Crime & Corruption (True Crime)
    • Knowledge & Ideas
    • History & Legacy
    • News, Culture & Society
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Exploration & Wonder
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    11 mins
  • Ernest Shackleton: Antarctic Survival Against All Odds

    Ernest Shackleton: Antarctic Survival Against All Odds
    Sep 7 2025
    This gripping account chronicles Ernest Shackleton's legendary Antarctic expeditions, particularly the ill-fated Endurance voyage. Shackleton's leadership and resilience saved his crew from disaster after their ship was crushed by ice, forcing them to survive on drifting floes and attempt daring sea journeys. Against impossible odds, all were rescued, cementing Shackleton's legacy as a beacon of hope, courage, and survival in history's harshest environment.

    Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive:

    • Power & Influence
    • Luxury & Prestige
    • Wealth & Finance
    • Erotic Audio
    • Personal Growth & Achievement
    • Crime & Corruption (True Crime)
    • Knowledge & Ideas
    • History & Legacy
    • News, Culture & Society
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Exploration & Wonder
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    13 mins
  • The Dark Legacy of Mental Asylums

    The Dark Legacy of Mental Asylums
    Aug 31 2025
    Historic mental asylums, notorious for inhumane conditions and brutal treatments, reflected society’s deep misunderstanding of mental illness. From ancient rituals and medieval torture to 19th-century overcrowding and 20th-century abuses like lobotomies, these institutions often caused more harm than healing. Reform and new medications eventually shifted care to communities, but underfunding has left many still vulnerable. The legacy of asylums lingers in public stigma and ongoing mental health crises.

    Join us on Apple Podcasts or Patreon to access additional resources and explore all topics covered by the National Media Archive:

    • Power & Influence
    • Luxury & Prestige
    • Wealth & Finance
    • Erotic Audio
    • Personal Growth & Achievement
    • Crime & Corruption (True Crime)
    • Knowledge & Ideas
    • History & Legacy
    • News, Culture & Society
    • Technology & Innovation
    • Exploration & Wonder
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    11 mins
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