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 <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast">www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast</a>.    Show notes and full transcripts available at <a href= "https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com">www.artofcrimepodcast.com</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast"&gt;www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes and full transcripts available at &lt;a href= "https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com"&gt;www.artofcrimepodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

The Adventure of the Libelous Painter (Crimes of Old New York)

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 <a href= "https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com">www.artofcrimepodcast.com</a>.    If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast">www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes available at &lt;a href= "https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com"&gt;www.artofcrimepodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast"&gt;www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

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

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 like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Show notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

The Manhattan Well Mystery (Crimes of Old New York)

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

<description>&lt;p&gt;This season, we explore crimes that only could have happened in the Big Apple.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes and full transcripts available at &lt;a href= "https://www.artofcrimepodcast.com"&gt;www.artofcrimepodcast.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you'd like to suppor the show, please consider becoming a patron at &lt;a href= "https://www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast"&gt;www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

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

Introducing Crimes of Old New York

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.

<description>&lt;p&gt;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?&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Next week, we're announcing the theme of season 4 of The Art of Crime, so watch this space!&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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...

Introducing History Daily: The Shining Debuts

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