Ye Olde Crime

Lindsay and Madison discuss Unicorn Horns, as well as their unique (or not so unique) origins, that owning a unicorn horn in the Middle Ages was akin to owning a castle, and how you should never leave trust someone selling you powdered unicorn horn - unless they test it first with spiders.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 History article by Hadley Meares 2018 Ancient Origins ar...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Black Hole of Calcutta, as well as why colonization is terrible, that grapeshot is terrifying, and how you should never leave a surgeon to do a General’s job.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 ThoughtCo article by Kallie Szczepanski 2006 History Today article by Richard Cavendish A genuine narrative of the deplorable deaths of the English gentleme...

Lindsay and Madison discuss man-hater Mary Ann Geering, as well as why joining a Burial Society is not the best idea, that it’s NEVER gastroenteritis, and how thankful we are for each and every one of our amazing listeners.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Sonia Genealogist and Family History article 2015 Atlas Obscura article by Luke Spencer 2015 Mental Floss article by Miss C...

Lindsay and Madison discuss baby farmer Minnie Dean, as well as why selling your kids is never cool, that people are pretty awful (don’t @ us), and how free stuff on Craigslist can bring you joy in the most random of ways.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 All That’s Interesting article by Hannah McKennett 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Natasha Frost New Zealand History article (...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the prolific poisoness Giulia Tofana, as well as why it’s important to vet your clients, that snitches get stitches (or nooses, hard to say), and how ancient make-up was basically designed to kill you at the same time it made you look pretty.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 SyFy article by Jessica Toomer 2020 Ancient Origins article by B.B. Wagner 2...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the murder of Joe the Quilter, as well as what offal is (besides gross), that more often than not, nice guys DO finish last, and the wonders of cheese and Nerf.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Mental Floss article by Emily Petsko 2018 BBC news article  2018 Selvedge article by Matthew Henderson 2018 The Northern Echo article 2017 Northumberland Arch...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Angel of Bremen — Gesche Gottfried, as well as how butter fixes everything, that nothing is more important than snagging a man, and that public spitting is encouraged under certain circumstances in Germany.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Byline Times article by Mike Stuchbery 2019 Executed Today article 2016 Forensic Science article by Per Holc...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrors of the Great Hinckley Fire of 1894, as well as how terrifying the idea of fire tornadoes is, that fire safety is important, and a special collaboration with Can-Do-Canines.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 MPR News article by Andrew Krueger 2014 Lake Superior Magazine article by Donn Larson Atlas Obscura City of Hinckley Hinckley Fire Mus...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the exploits of stagecoach robber Black Bart, as well as how easy it was to disappear while prospecting, that it’s okay to be petty as long as you’re polite about it, and sometimes it's okay to root for the bad guy when they aren’t so bad.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2017 Smithsonian Magazine article by Kat Eschner 2015 Mental Floss article by Stacy...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and funny cases of Animal Trials, as well as the merits of praying weevils away, discuss how pigs in France are kinda assholes, and that John Mulaney is pretty great (in our humble opinion).  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Ancient Origins article 2017 All That’s Interesting article 2015 Atlas Obscura article by Eric Grundhauser 2014 Wired ar...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the horrific murder of Fanny Adams, as well as why ducks are so terrifying, discuss mental illness and its struggles, and that joking about child murders isn’t cool, even if you’re a sailor.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 Owlcation article by Ann Carney 2015 History Answers article by Peter Thorpe 2011 Anglophenia article by Fraser McAlpine Curtis...

Lindsay and Madison talk paranormal with Lindsay's friend and former coworker Heather as she shares three of her own personal experiences before Lindsay and Madison share a few of their own. Happy Halloween, Olde Timers! Become a member of our Patreon to view exclusive episode outtakes, as well as other perks like early episode access and more for as little as $1/month.  You can write to us at: Ye...

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Fighting Fairy Woman of Bodmin, as well as why fluoride is an important part of any dental regimen, discuss why sleepovers on old war ships probably AREN’T the best idea, and Lindsay shares stories of a tiny ghost who loves Barbies.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Abandoned Spaces article by Nikola Petrovski 2017 Strange Remains article 2015 Bad...

Lindsay and Madison discuss Poveglia Island—the most haunted island in Italy, as well as why it’s dubbed Plague Island, discuss why you should never camp—ever, and both Madyi & Lindsay share their paranormal experience with creepy Dutch children.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 All That’s Interesting article by Genevieve Carlton 2020 Dark Tourists article 2019 The Vintage News...

Lindsay and Madison discuss The Drover’s Inn—the most haunted inn in all of Scotland, as well as how strong Scottish names can’t always save you from death, why you should always keep a tidy haunted house, and Lindsay shares one of her ghostly encounters with some annoying kids.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 The Spooky Isles article by Christine Miller 2019 Daily Star articl...

Lindsay and Madison discuss Gilles Garnier, the Werewolf of Dole, as well as freak out about this week’s listener story from Colonial Williamsburg, Madyi shares one of her ghostly encounters, and sexy Plague Nurse costumes.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Mysterious Universe article by Brent Swancer 2018 History.com article 2017 Executed Today article 2012 Oddment Emporium art...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the crazy history of wig-snatching, as well as how disgusting an 18th-century wig actually was, question the popularity of monkeys in England, and laugh in horror at “what’s in the box.”  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Blogger articles by Rodama1789 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Lauren Young 2017 Articulate article by Nikki Mogar 2013 A Historical M...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the sad and confusing case of Princess Caraboo, as well as why you should never trust a woman with a small head and demon eyes, how serial travelers may be up to something shady, and share truly embarrassing stories from their childhood.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2017 Vintage News article by Stefan Andrews 2014 article on Geri Walton.com 2011 artic...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the macabre history of body snatching, as well as the invention of anti-snatching devices, the sad truth about the true victims of this practice, and gush about their podcast host crushes.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Molly McBridge Jacobson 2017 Atlas Obscura article by Lucy Tiven 2014 Mental Floss article by Miss Celani...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the infamous Red Barn Murder, as well as why things should be spelled how they are pronounced, the macabre comeuppance of poor William Corder, and the surprising sense of justice afforded to poor Maria Marten.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Mental Floss article by Lucas Reilly 2015 Mental Floss article by Caitlin Schneider 2014 Strange Remains arti...

Lindsay is joined by Ashley from Studying Scarlet and Emily from Drink, Drunk, Dead to discuss the 1st U.S. Cremation, as well as why you should never drink wine next to an open-air crematory, explore the merits of using your ashes to grow a tree, and enjoy the image of a flaming sheep (you’ll have to listen to understand that one).  Information pulled from the following sources: 2009 Pennsylvania...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the mysteries of the Miniature Fairy Coffins of Edinburgh, as well as the merits of a Tiny Coffin/Hot Potato hybrid game, explore the various theories, and enjoy the mystery of a listener story.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Mental Floss article by Allison C Meier 2018 Amusing Planet article by Kaushik Patowary 2018 The Scotsman article 2013 Smith...

Lindsay and Madison discuss the history of going Dutch, question why you would ever call someone a “butterbox,” explore how Pennsylvania Dutch broke the stigma, and go on a long tangent about their dogs.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2018 Atlas Obscura article by Anne Ewbank 2017 Today I Found Out article by Melissa 2011 The Times of India article by Hadley Shemaiah Wikipedia Be...

Lindsay and Madison discuss Tombland Alley—one of Norwich’s most haunted streets—as well as the importance of double-checking before you board up a plague house, why you should diversify your perfume choices before you die, and that acting like Severus Snape isn’t gonna garner you any new followers.  Information pulled from the following sources: 2019 Eastern Daily Press article by Stacia Briggs a...

Lindsay and Madison are joined by Emily from the Drink, Drunk, Dead podcast. Together they discuss two Doomsday cults - Heaven’s Gate and The Hermits of the Wissahickon - as well as the importance of last meal selection, that the Book of Revelations is a great how-to manual, and that living with a bunch of dudes in the woods isn’t as cool as people make it out to be.  Information pulled from the f...