S4 Ep27: From Hero to Traitor: How Benedict Arnold Slid into Infamy

Before Benedict Arnold's name became synonymous with 'traitor,' he had been hailed as a hero of the American Revolutionary War. His rise from militiaman to trusted ally of George Washington was the stuff of legends. But instead of being honored with, say, his likeness on American currency, he committed an act of treason so heinous that his name is still hurled as an insult to this day. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/COTC and use the code COTC to claim your FREE 3-PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Money Crimes. Money Crimes is a Crime House Original. Powered by PAVE Studios. New episodes are released every Thursday. Just search for“MoneyCrimes.” 3 Day Blinds. For their buy 1 get 1 50% off deal, head to 3DayBlinds.com/COTC Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/COTC