George L. Leslie and the Gilded Age of Bank Robbery (Crimes of Old New York)
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In the late 1860s, gentleman bank robber George L. Leslie arrived in New York and started working for Fredericka Mandelbaum, one of the city’s most notorious crime bosses. Leslie always claimed to have studied architecture in college and drew on his training to mastermind some of the most daring heists of the century, earning the nickname of “King of Bank Robbers.” His reign would prove short-lived, however, after a robbery went bad in 1878. Show notes and full transcripts available at . If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at .
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The Adventure of the Libelous Painter (Crimes of Old New York)
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In 1817, Italian-born painter Francesco Mezzara had a spat with his patron, New York attorney Aaron Palmer. As the feud escalated, Mezzara painted an insulting picture of Palmer and put it up for auction. Mezzara was giddy when the picture fetched $40—but not for long. Soon, he stood accused of criminal libel on account of the offensive portrait. If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at . Show notes and full transcripts available at .
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The Curse of Catherine Ring (Crimes of Old New York)
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In this special Halloween episode, we explore an urban legend that emerged from the trial of Levi Weeks. After the verdict came down, a vengeful Catherine Ring is said to have cursed Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Justice John Lansing, causing all three to die lamentable deaths. Show notes available at . If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at .
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The Manhattan Well Mystery (Crimes of Old New York)
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On January 2, 1800, a group of New Yorkers discovered the body of a missing local in the disused Manhattan Well. The Manhattan Well Murder, as the crime came to be known, led to a sensational trial, in which two of America’s Founding Fathers participated. Given the intense public interest in the homicide, publishers raced to print the first—and fullest—account of the proceedings, spawning a new genre of crime writing.Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.If yo...
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Introducing Crimes of Old New York
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Introducing season 4 of The Art of Crime . . .If you'd like to hear episode 1 right now, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
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Introducing History Daily: The Shining Debuts
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Today, I'm sharing an episode of the chart-topping podcast, History Daily. This episode is about the premiere of one of the greatest horror films ever made, Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. What better way to kick off spooky season?Next week, we're announcing the theme of season 4 of The Art of Crime, so watch this space!If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
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Ask Me Anything (Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of Horrors)
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Thanks to everyone who submitted questions and comments!For show notes and full transcripts, please visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com.If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
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Princess Caraboo with Ann Foster (Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of Horrors)
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Today, we're joined by Ann Foster, host and creator of the Vulgar History podcast. Gavin and Ann talk about the enigmatic Princess Caraboo, an exotic princess who washed up on English shores in 1817 and generated a sensation in the press as various observers tried to work out where she had come from. Make sure to check out Vulgar History here: https://vulgarhistory.com/If you'd like to support The Art of Crime and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, please consider becoming a patron...
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Azadeh Akhlaghi: Bearing Witness
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Today, I'm releasing an episode that became available exclusively to patrons of The Art of Crime at the end of last season. It's about Iranian photographer Azadeh Akhlaghi and her photo-series, By an Eye-Witness, which reconstructs politically significant deaths in twentieth-century Iranian history. If you want more content like this, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
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The Art of Revolution with Will Clark (Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of Horrors)
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Today, we're joined by Will Clark, host and creator of Grey History: The French Revolution. He and Gavin discuss their favorite works of art from the French Revolution.Show notes available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.If you'd like to support the show and gain access to exclusive bonus episodes, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.And make sure to check out Grey History: The French Revolution, hosted by the brilliant Will Clark.
info_outlineIn 1910, four Abyssinian royals toured the H.M.S. Dreadnought, the most technologically advanced ship in the British Royal Navy. Afterward, however, it leaked to the press that the captain and crew of the vessel had been duped: they had given a tour not to foreign dinitaries but British citizens. The Dreadnought affair caused a minor scandal, and what started as a practical joke threatened to end in legal repercussions for the hoaxers.
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