Lindsay and Madison discuss the death of Thomas Edwin Bartlett, as well as why you should go to a quality dentist, why you should background check your doctors, and how not to procure poison. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 Historic Mysteries article by Lauren Dillon 2022 Mayfair Times blog post 2022 Providentia blog post by Dr. …

Lindsay is joined by Nora Koeppel, the daughter of author Adolf J. Koeppel to discuss his book, “The Lark's Call,” the gripping crime novel based on the Hinterkaifeck murders. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses incest. Underneath this crucifix, a peasant family of five and their maid lie in a family grave. All of them had their skulls smashed …

Lindsay is joined by author Samuel Marquis to discuss his book, “Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal,” which will be released on May 13, 2025, by Diversion Books. Captain Kidd has captivated imaginations for over 300 years and inspired many stories about pirates, but was he a criminal? Just how many ships did he plunder, how many me…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the double homicide of John Walton and John Mathews, as well as why background checks into your lovers can be a great idea, that if someone says they’re going to kill you they probably mean it, and how to not get away with murder. Information pulled from the following sources 2022 Murder by Gaslight post by Robert Wilhel…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Princess Alice Disaster, as well as why passenger counts are so important, that there’s a reason for lifeboats, and that the Thames has always been as gross as you thought. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Geri Walton blog post 2021 Prisoners of Eternity blog post 2021 Royal Museums Greenwich artic…

Lindsay is joined by illustrator and author Katy Horan to discuss her book, “Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore,” which will be released by Andrews McMeel on April 29, 2025. In this unique, illustrated collection, Literary Witches co-creator Katy Horan unearths the true and fictional stories behind twenty traditional murder ballads, explor…

Lindsay is joined by author Andrew Serra to discuss his book, “Hell’s Hundred Acres” about the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. March 25, 1911. Hundreds of seamstresses are hard at work on the upper floors of a ten-story factory loft. The workday ends and Esther Greenberg stands from her sewing machine and heads for the stairs, looking forwar…

Lindsay and Madison end Wicked March Madness and discuss Märet Jonsdotter, as well as the ragers that Satan would host, that you shouldn’t trust the words of vindictive children, and how to stick to your guns. Information pulled from the following sources 2012 Listverse article by Jenna Ivy 2010 Portia Bridget blog post Find a Grave Wikipedia (1) S…

Lindsay is joined by author Nicole Von Germeten to discuss her book, “Violent Delights, Violent Ends: Sex, Race, and Honor in Colonial Cartagena de Indias.” How did women fulfill their needs and desires in the seventeenth century? This book takes readers into the witches' sabbaths and spell-casting of Cartagena de Indias, a vibrant Caribbean port c…

Lindsay and special guest, Ashley from Studying Scarlet and Pineapple Pizza, discuss the Witch of Plum Hollow, as well as how many children may be too many children, that reading tea leaves can be affordable and prophetic, and why you shouldn’t curse your neighbors butter churn. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Arlene Stafford Wil…

Lindsay and Madison kick off Wicked March Madness and discuss the Valais Witch Trials, as well as why you should protect your wine cellar from black bears, that famine can bring out the worst in people, and how to start the worst craze in history with a bang. Information pulled from the following sources 2023 All That’s Interesting article by Kalee…

In this special feed drop episode from our friend Brad at Doomsday: History’s Most Dangerous Podcast, What hops downstairs, alone or in pairs, enough to block out the sun? Nothing good, I promise. I hope you brought your appetite for destruction – because this episode is going to bug you. On this episode: you’ll learn the horror of insect biomass, …

Lindsay and Madison discuss the vampire fields of Poland, as well as the protective powers of iron, that superstitions are deeply rooted in eastern Europe, and why 3D printing and facial reconstruction is so important. Information pulled from the following sources 2024 Archaeology News Online article by Dario Radley 2024 CNN article by Katie Hunt 2…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Rideau Canal, as well as why you should never make a building out of limestone, that rumors can have deadly consequences, and why you should always be careful around machinery. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Arlene Stafford Wilson blog post 2024 This is Canadiana post by Ashley Brook 2018 Carleto…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Old New-Gate Prison, as well as why a copper mine isn’t a great correctional facility, that fire isn’t smart when you have limited oxygen at your disposal, and how to be both the first prison and also the worst prison all at the same time. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Yankee Institute article by An…

Lindsay is joined by fellow history buff Josh Scott to discuss the life of English privateer, Sir Francis Drake, as well as his Instagram series, Redbeard’s Relics, History Roundtable YouTube series, and his family business, Commodore Coins. From his profile on PodMatch: I have always been passionate about history but never saw it as anything more …

Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Michael C. Anderson to discuss his latest work, “America’s Counterfeit Democracy: Rule of the Power Elite,” which was published on September 2, 2024 by Simms Books Publishing Corporation. Michael Anderson writes an ancient history blog (2008) and political discussion blog (2017). In this politically …

In this special cross-over episode, Sierra tells us a very unique old timey case for her Murderless story today, it will have you questioning morals and pull at your heartstrings. Get ready for the story of John Seybold, Sarah, and Nellie Moore, and a whole lot of the peanut gallery. Let us know your thoughts and as always keep it twisted. Send us …

Lindsay is joined by Ann Foster from the Vulgar History podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Vulgar History wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Kate Winkler Dawson to discuss her latest work, “The Sinners All Bow,” which released on January 7th, 2025. Acclaimed journalist, podcaster, and true–crime historian Kate Winkler Dawson tells the true story of the scandalous murder investigation that became the inspiration for both Nathaniel Hawthorn…

Lindsay is joined by author and fellow podcaster Patrick O’Donnell to discuss his show, “Cops & Writers,” as well as his latest novel, “The Good Collar.” Patrick O’Donnell is a retired City of Milwaukee police sergeant with 25 years of street experience. During his tenure as a police officer and sergeant, he received numerous letters of commendatio…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Christmas Murder of Josephine Brown, as well as how little people cared about sex workers, that in the day people could have your detailed description and you could still get away with murder, and we address listener feedback regarding the pod. Information pulled from the following sources: 2016 Murder by Gaslight blog p…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Hojun-maru and the Three Kichis, as well as how terrifying it is to be lost at sea, that if the British didn’t want you they’d send you to China, and how to live your best life despite what it hands you. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 Big Think article by Tim Brinkhof 2021 Mental Floss article by Jac…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Charlotte Walker, as well as how to be a bad bitch, that men are gross, and why you should never steal a man’s pocket watch. Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 History of Crime and Punishment article by Larissa Allwork 2017 University of Liverpool news article 2016 Cambridge University Press blog post 18…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Devil’s Gate, as well as why Western Expansion was so dangerous, that nature has a mind of its own, and the lasting legacy of Oregon Trail era diaries. Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Smithsonian article by Eliza McGraw 2015 Wyoming History article by Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office Atlas O…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Sand Creek Massacre, as well as the importance of speaking up when you see injustice, that not every person of authority has the best interests of all at heart, and why it’s so important to acknowledge and accept the wrongs of history. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 National Park Service History …

Lindsay and Madison discuss Thomas Morton, as well as why Puritans were the effing worst, that it’s okay to have a party once in a while, and how to write a book that throws shade on your enemies while also including the awe-inspiring beauty of a New World. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Smithsonian Magazine article by Colleen …

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Nez Perce War, as well as why it’s not okay to force people out of their homes, that being white doesn’t make you right, and how to respectfully acknowledge that you were wrong. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Distinctly Montana article by Doug Stevens 2022 United States Government article by the …

Lindsay and Madison discuss Robert Ledru, as well as the importance of proper sleep, that you should never swim naked alone at night, and that being a great detective doesn’t mean you’re always a great person. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 History article by Kassondra O’Hara 2022 Medium post by Sellmagical 2019 AV Club article…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Thunderbird and Tokoloshe, as well as the power of creation myths, that you should visit South Africa with caution, and what types of movies give us the heebie geebies. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Reality is Weird article by Willow 2022 Atlas Obscura article by J.W. Ocker 2022 Indilinga Africa…

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Distillery District, as well as how to grow your business smartly, that you should never trust a bootlegger, and why you should visit this haunted section of Ontario. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 The Globe and Mail article by Dave Leblanc 2023 Toronto.com article by Joanna Lavoie 2022 Retail In…

Lindsay and Madison discuss La Patasola, as well as how to become the villain even if you’re the victim, that you should avoid the jungles of South America at night, and why you should avoid cheating on your significant other at all costs. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 J.A. Hernandez post 2020 Atlas Obscura article by Dan O’Su…

Lindsay and Madison are joined by Alex to discuss the Jennie Wade House, as well as how to traumatize children at a “haunted” historical museum, that it’s not always great to be the “only civilian casualty,” and why it’s always a good idea to read reviews. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Civil War Ghosts 2020 Only In Your State …

Lindsay is joined by Courtney from the Book of the Dead podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Book of the Dead wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss Moosham Castle, as well as how to cause a haunting, that executing children is a bad look, and why you shouldn’t trust “ghost hunters.” Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 The Little House of Horrors 2023 HubPages article by Jan Stepan 2022 Gothic Bite Magazine article by Ivy Wayne 2020 Dark Tourists arti…

Lindsay is joined by author and producer Neil Laird to discuss the oldest court case regarding tomb robbing in ancient Egypt. Neil Laird is an LGBTQIA+, multiple Emmy-nominated director of historical films for Discovery, BBC, PBS, History Channel, National Geographic, and many other networks. He has produced over 100 programs around the globe that …

Lindsay is joined by Bob LeMent from the Static Radio podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Static Radio wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss King Erik XIV of Sweden, as well as how to spot a narcissist, that family feuds can get really complicated, and why mental health is so important. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Factinate article by Scott Mazza 2019 The Creative Historian post Destination Uppsala Find a Grave (1) Goteborgs Stadsmuseu…

Lindsay and Madison discuss Hannah Courtoy, as well as how Egypt crazy Victorians were, that cemeteries are great places to hide time machines, and why it’s not cool to prey on the elderly. Information pulled from the following sources: 2024 Mental Floss article by Jake Rossen 2021 Habitats and Heritage post by Stephen Fielding 2020 Curiosities fro…

Lindsay is by Kaydra from the Perplexity: A Mystery podcast to see if she can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Perplexity: A Mystery wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss L' Auberge Rouge, as well as how crazy the 1800’s were in France, that it’s not cool to spread rumors about your neighbors, and how to be too successful and end up dead for it. Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Alchetron article 2020 The Daily Evergreen article by Grace Lapierre 2019 Mag Communes articl…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Squirrel Cage Jail, as well as why a solid metal structure is just a bad idea, that you shouldn’t trust something that involves a hand crank, and how to be historic while also being a bad idea. Information pulled from the following sources: 2022 Let’s Go Iowa blog post by Kim 2009 The Daily Nonpareil article by Kim B…

Lindsay is joined once again by Dustin from the Sandman Stories Presents podcast to see if he can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. BONUS: Dustin brings some etymology questions and tests Lindsay to see if they are related or nah. Listen to Sandman Stories Presents wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choic…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Legend of Gelert, as well as how to tell if your dog is a good boy, that you should second guess stabbing things, and the faithful hound trope. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 North Wales Holiday Cottages article by Thom Atlas Obscura Beddgelert Tourism Association Eryri National Park Authority Hi…

Lindsay and Madison discuss stone babies, or lithopedion, as well as how crazy the human body is, that it’s not cool to manhandle a calcified corpse, and the dangers women face during pregnancy. Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions of deceased children. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Psychology Today article by Ro…

Lindsay is joined by Alanna and Kelsey from the Castles & Cryptids podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Castles & Cryptids wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss Eugenia Martínez Vallejo, as well as why it’s not okay to exploit children, that there is still a lot to learn regarding DNA and congenital diseases, and how to honor someone’s memory without being a dick. Information pulled from the following sources: 2021 Girl Museum post by Claire Rochet 2021 All Poetry post by Jon Na…

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Children of Llullaillaco, as well as how to perfectly preserve a sacrifice, that we’ve learned a ton about the Inca from their sacred sites, and how not to respect the indigenous people (which isn’t cool, b-t-dubs). Information pulled from the following sources: 2023 Smithsonian Magazine article by Sarah Kuta 2021 Al…

Lindsay is joined by Kayla and Alysia from the Tales from the Chesterfield podcast to see if they can decipher what a couple of Victorian slang terms mean. Listen to Tales from the Chesterfield wherever you catch your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Lindsay Valenty and Madison Stangl

Lindsay and Madison discuss Sir Richard Francis Burton, as well as why it’s wrong to wear brown face, that translating erotica from other cultures was supes taboo, and how to be an accomplished man of mystery. Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Discover Silversea article by Carolyn Spencer Brown 2018 Borges, Desire, and Sex - Chapt…