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The Art of Crime

Gavin Whitehead

The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season.

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51:09

The Meteoric Rise of Audrey Munson (Crimes of Old New...

The Art of Crime ·

2025/03/12

Today, 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

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59:44

To Catch a Book Thief (Crimes of Old New York)

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2025/03/05

In 1931, a trio of thieves stole a rare book by Edgar Allan Poe worth more than half a million dollars from the New York Public Library. To bring them to justice, the library called in G. William Bergquist, an investigator who specialized in recovering stolen books.

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58:55

Mae West Goes to Jail (Crimes of Old New York)

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2025/02/19

In 1927, blond-haired bombshell and future movie star Mae West performed the lead role in a play about a prostitute titled SEX. The risqué production launched her to stardom on Broadway. There was just one problem--it also launched her straight into a jail cell. Show notes and full transcripts available at 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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50:33

A Gentleman and a Thief (Crimes of Old New York)

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2025/02/05

In the Roaring Twenties, Arthur Barry stole millions of dollars' worth of jewels from some of New York's wealthiest residents. Today, we talk about the cat burglar's audacious capers with best-selling author Dean Jobb, whose new biography of Barry is titled A Gentleman and a Thief. For more about Jobb's writing, visit his website at https://www.deanjobb.com/. If you'd like to support the show, please consider beocming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

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01:00:34

Murder at Madison Square Garden (Crimes of Old New York)

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2025/01/22

In 1901, Broadway chorus girl Evelyn Nesbit met Stanford White, the fabulously wealthy and influential architect who designed Madison Square Garden. They formed a relationship that ended in murder six years later, right in the middle of a crowded performance at Madison Square Garden. If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast. For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com.

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47:39

The Child Musicians of Crosby Street (Crimes of Old...

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2025/01/08

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

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The Yuletide Art Heists of 1990 (Crimes of Old New York)

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2024/12/18

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) | https://creatorchords.com--Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0

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58:09

The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum (Crimes of Old New York)

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2024/12/04

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,

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53:36

George L. Leslie and the Gilded Age of Bank Robbery...

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2024/11/20

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

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44:16

The Adventure of the Libelous Painter (Crimes of Old...

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2024/11/06

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 www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast. Show notes and full transcripts available

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31:08

The Curse of Catherine Ring (Crimes of Old New York)

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2024/10/30

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 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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01:02:45

The Manhattan Well Mystery (Crimes of Old New York)

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2024/10/23

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 you'd

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02:28

Introducing Crimes of Old New York

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2024/10/16

This season, we explore crimes that only could have happened in the Big Apple. Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like to suppor the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

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16:28

Introducing History Daily: The Shining Debuts

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2024/10/09

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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35:25

Ask Me Anything (Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of...

The Art of Crime ·

2024/08/21

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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43:17

Princess Caraboo with Ann Foster (Madame Tussaud and...

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2024/07/31

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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20:01

Azadeh Akhlaghi: Bearing Witness

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2024/07/17

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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Summer Announcements and Patrons-Only Bonus Episodes

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2024/07/10

A few quick announcements about summer programming.If you'd like to support the show and gain access to exclusive content, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

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52:27

The Art of Revolution with Will Clark (Madame Tussaud...

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2024/06/26

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.

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30:32

Trial by Playbill (Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of...

The Art of Crime ·

2024/06/12

In 1823, John Thurtell murdered the gambler William Weare while the two were riding in a horse-drawn gig. Cashing in on public fascination with the case, the Surrey Theatre staged The Gamblers, a play that recreated the murder and incorporated the actual horse-drawn gig in which the crime took place. The Gamblers became one of the most explosive melodramas of the nineteenth century and came back to haunt Madame Tussaud more than two decades later. For show notes and full transcripts, vis...

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