The Meteoric Rise of Audrey Munson (Crimes of Old New York)
Release Date: 03/12/2025
Mission: Implausible, Part Three (Spy vs. Spy)
The Art of Crime
Having scored a trove of top-secret intelligence, Eppler and company desperately try to radio their findings to the German military. Unfortunately, their efforts explode in their face, to spectacular effect. 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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Mission: Implausible, Part Two (Spy vs. Spy)
The Art of Crime
Having made it to Cairo and forged an alliance with megastar belly dancer Hekmet Fahmy, Nazi spy Johannes Eppler began snooping around for intelligence that could be of use to the Germans. Thanks to Hekmet, Eppler got his first major breakthrough in the case. For show notes and full transcripts, visit If you'd like to support the show, please consider beocming a patron at .
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Mission: Implausible, Part One (Spy vs. Spy)
The Art of Crime
From an early age, Johannes Eppler yearned for adventure. It was for that reason more than any other that he agreed to spy for the Nazis. In 1942, he embarked on a dangerous mission to enter Egypt by way of the Western Desert, hoping to gather intelligence for the German military. 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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Princess, Singer, Actress, Spy: Asmahan (Spy vs. Spy)
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In the 1930s, singer and actress Asmahan became one of the most beloved performers in the Arabic-speaking world. After the outbreak of World War II, she embarked on a secret mission to Syria to aid in the fight against Hitler. For show notes and full transcripts, visit . If you'd like to suppor the show, please consider becoming a patron at .
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The Art Spy (Spy vs. Spy)
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Today, we're joined by Michelle Young, author of a the brand-new nonfiction book, The Art Spy. It tells the amazing true story of Rose Valland, a museum professional who spied on the Nazis as they looted priceless artworks. To learn more about The Art Spy and the rest of Michelle's work, visit . If you'd like to supprt the show, please consider becoming a patron at .
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From Lisbon With Love: Josephine Baker, Part Two
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After the Nazis invaded France in 1940, Josephine Baker joined the French Resistance as a spy. That year, she planned and took part in a top-secret mission to Lisbon, Portugal, in an effort to thwart Hitler. 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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A Spy is Born: Josephine Baker, Part One
The Art of Crime
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker grew up in severe poverty. In 1925, she traveled to Paris, where she sang, danced, and acted, becoming an overnight sensation and winning riches she had never dreamed of. On the eve of World War II, French intelligence agents recruited her as a volunteer spy in the fight against Hitler. For show notes and full transcripts, visit . If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at .
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Introducing Season 6 . . .
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Introducing season 6 . . .
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Introducing History Daily: The Cold War Spy Swap
The Art of Crime
Today, I'm sharing an episode of History Daily, where they do history, daily. Every weekday, host Lindsay Graham (American Scandal, American History Tellers) takes you back in time to explore a momentous event that happened ‘on this day’ in history. In this episode:At the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union conduct a spy exchange. If you like what you hear, make sure to follow History Daily wherever you get your podcasts.
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The Ardlamont Mystery, Part One (Murder by the Book)
The Art of Crime
Today, I'm releasing part one of a three-part miniseries that was previously available exclusively to patrons of The Art of Crime. It's all about the fatal shooting of a British hunter at a Scottish manor house and the authorities' efforts to determine whether the vicitm died by accident or by design. If you'd like to hear how it all ends, please consider becoming a patron at .
info_outlineToday, I'm thrilled to share an episode of a wonderful podcast, ArtMuse. This is part one of a two-part episode about Audrey Munson, sometimes referred to as "America's first supermodel." She inspired more than a dozen prominent statues throughout New York. After reaching the height of her fame, she got roped into one of the early twentieth century's most sensational homicide trials, right up there with the trial of Harry Thaw for the murder of Stanford White.
You can learn more about ArtMuse here: https://www.artmusepodcast.com/.
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