Ye Olde Crime
Join sisters Lindsay & Madison every Wednesday as we discuss the funny, strange, and obscure crimes of yesteryear. Proud member of the Colture and Cultiv8 Networks.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 384
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Fighting Fairy Woman of Ireland
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 id…
00:42:22 |
Wed 28 Oct 2020
Poveglia Plague Island: Italy’s Haunted Asylum
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 pa…
00:43:23 |
Wed 21 Oct 2020
The Haunted History of Drover’s Inn
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 …
00:41:44 |
Wed 14 Oct 2020
Gilles Garnier: Werewolf or Murderer?
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 sex…
00:35:03 |
Wed 07 Oct 2020
Wig Snatching in History: The Scandalous Trend
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…
00:46:04 |
Wed 30 Sep 2020
Princess Caraboo: The Royal Impostor Who Fooled England
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…
00:49:46 |
Wed 23 Sep 2020
Body Snatching in the 19th Century: Grave Robbers and Ghouls
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 podc…
00:53:10 |
Wed 16 Sep 2020
The Red Barn Murder: A Shocking Victorian Crime
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 …
00:54:30 |
Wed 09 Sep 2020
The First U.S. Cremation: Death Meets Innovation
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, explor…
00:53:04 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Mystery of the Miniature Coffins of Edinburgh
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 myste…
00:51:25 |
Wed 26 Aug 2020
The History and Origins of Going Dutch
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 d…
00:43:00 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
Tombland Alley: Ghosts and Legends of Norwich
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…
00:44:15 |
Wed 12 Aug 2020
The Hermits of the Wissahickon and Heaven's Gate
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…
01:14:07 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
Where is Ashley Morin?
$20,000 Dollar Reward to Help bring her home
Hear the story from the family that is actively looking for her, the struggle to get help from their local police, and what you can do to help bring Ashle…
00:35:25 |
Mon 03 Aug 2020
Ching Shih: The World’s Most Powerful Pirate Queen
Lindsay and Madison discuss the most fearsome female pirate of all time - Ching Shih - as well as how she invented the prenup, that seducing your adopted son can have far-reaching benefits (even if i…
00:45:58 |
Wed 29 Jul 2020
Demonic Origins of Ventriloquism: History Meets the Supernatural
Lindsay and Madison discuss the demonic history of ventriloquism, as well as why you should never assume something is “implied,” that dummies have always been creepy, and that you should check Steam …
00:46:58 |
Wed 22 Jul 2020
Mary Ann Cotton: Britain’s Deadliest Serial Killer
Lindsay and Madison discuss Mary Ann Cotton — who murdered up to 21 people — as well as why you should always question stomach problems, never introduce your widowed friends to your brother, and that…
00:49:45 |
Wed 15 Jul 2020
Alferd G. Packer: Colorado’s Cannibal Convict
Lindsay and Madison discuss Alferd G. Packer — the Colorado Cannibal — as well as the merits of knowing where you’re going when selling yourself as a mountain man, why it’s important to keep your sto…
01:25:45 |
Wed 08 Jul 2020
Lavinia Fisher: America’s First Female Serial Killer?
Lindsay and Madison discuss Lavinia Fisher — the “first female serial killer” — as well as the merits of double-checking your knotwork, creative naming conventions, and why you should never trust a g…
00:52:21 |
Wed 01 Jul 2020
Stone Phalluses of Pompeii: Ancient Symbols and Scandals
Lindsay and Madison discuss the erotic art of ancient Rome, as well as the prolific sex trade in Pompeii, the prudish kings of the 16th and 17th Centuries, and the magical protective properties of an…
00:41:47 |
Wed 24 Jun 2020
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