The Child Musicians of Crosby Street (Crimes of Old New York)
Release Date: 01/08/2025
The Child Musicians of Crosby Street (Crimes of Old New York)
The Art of Crime
In the 1860s and '70s, hundreds--maybe thousands--of Italian children migrated to New York to make money as street musicians. They worked for bosses known as padroni, living in squalor and suffering abuse at the hands of their employers. In 1873, the plight of these little street performers unleashed outrage in New York and neighboring states, which prompted the federal government to take action. 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 Yuletide Art Heists of 1990 (Crimes of Old New York)
The Art of Crime
In 1990, three separate art heists took place in the week leading up to Christmas, baffling New York authorities as well as the FBI. In this special holiday episode, we look at police efforts to recover the stolen artworks as well as the many mysteries that hover over the case to this day. Music featured in this episode: "Deck The Halls" by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | promoted by Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) “Nutcracker- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” by Jon Sayles (Creative Commons License) All other music by...
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The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum (Crimes of Old New York)
The Art of Crime
Today, we're joined by best-selling author Margalit Fox to talk about Fredericka "Marm" Mandelbaum, who rose to the top of New York's underworld as a criminal fence and financial backer of bank burglaries in the 1860s and '70s. Earlier this year, Margalit published a brand-new biography of the crime boss, titled The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum, which you will most assuredly enjoy if you like this podcast. If you'd like to learn more about Margalit's work, including The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum, make sure to check out her website: . If you'd like to support the podcast, please consider...
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George L. Leslie and the Gilded Age of Bank Robbery (Crimes of Old New York)
The Art of Crime
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)
The Art of Crime
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)
The Art of Crime
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)
The Art of Crime
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
The Art of Crime
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
The Art of Crime
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)
The Art of Crime
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.
info_outlineIn the 1860s and '70s, hundreds--maybe thousands--of Italian children migrated to New York to make money as street musicians. They worked for bosses known as padroni, living in squalor and suffering abuse at the hands of their employers. In 1873, the plight of these little street performers unleashed outrage in New York and neighboring states, which prompted the federal government to take action.
If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.