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To round off this series on historical scandal, here is part two of the podcast on the notorious OJ Simpson incident. In June 1994, America was shocked as one of its most-loved celebrities was charged with the murder of his wife and her friend. The next year and a half would leave the nation grappling over questions of misogyny, celebrity and - most of all - race.
In this second part, we examine the trial that split America, and how the story perfectly encapsulates the themes of race, celebrity, misogyny and so much more. What can it say about the society we live in today?
The Ministry of History is a podcast that aims to take a look at some of history's lesser known characters and stories. Each series of the podcast focuses on a different theme: Series one focuses on historical murders and true crime, whil ...
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