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The Art of Crime

Gavin Whitehead
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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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  1. EPISODE 1

    Introducing Season 6 . . .

    Introducing season 6 . . .

    2 min
  2. A Spy is Born: Josephine Baker, Part One

    EPISODE 2

    A Spy is Born: Josephine Baker, Part One

    Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Josephine Baker grew up in severe poverty. In 1925, she traveled to Paris, where she sang, danced, and acted, becoming an overnight sensation and winning riches she had never dreamed of. On the eve of World War II, French intelligence agents recruited her as a volunteer spy in the fight against Hitler.   For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com.    If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

    54 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    From Lisbon With Love: Josephine Baker, Part Two

    After the Nazis invaded France in 1940, Josephine Baker joined the French Resistance as a spy. That year, she planned and took part in a top-secret mission to Lisbon, Portugal, in an effort to thwart Hitler.   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.

    1h 7m

  4. EPISODE 4

    The Art Spy (Spy vs. Spy)

    Today, we're joined by Michelle Young, author of a the brand-new nonfiction book, The Art Spy. It tells the amazing true story of Rose Valland, a museum professional who spied on the Nazis as they looted priceless artworks. To learn more about The Art Spy and the rest of Michelle's work, visit www.michelleyoungwriter.com . If you'd like to supprt the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

    1h 3m

  5. EPISODE 5

    Princess, Singer, Actress, Spy: Asmahan (Spy vs. Spy)

    In the 1930s, singer and actress Asmahan became one of the most beloved performers in the Arabic-speaking world. After the outbreak of World War II, she embarked on a secret mission to Syria to aid in the fight against Hitler. For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com.  If you'd like to suppor the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

    1h 19m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Mission: Implausible, Part One (Spy vs. Spy)

    From an early age, Johannes Eppler yearned for adventure. It was for that reason more than any other that he agreed to spy for the Nazis. In 1942, he embarked on a dangerous mission to enter Egypt by way of the Western Desert, hoping to gather intelligence for the German military. 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.

    33 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Mission: Implausible, Part Two (Spy vs. Spy)

    Having made it to Cairo and forged an alliance with megastar belly dancer Hekmet Fahmy, Nazi spy Johannes Eppler began snooping around for intelligence that could be of use to the Germans. Thanks to Hekmet, Eppler got his first major breakthrough in the case. For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com If you'd like to support the show, please consider beocming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

    27 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Mission: Implausible, Part Three (Spy vs. Spy)

    Having scored a trove of top-secret intelligence, Eppler and company desperately try to radio their findings to the German military. Unfortunately, their efforts explode in their face, to spectacular effect. 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.com.

    49 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    Atto the Castrato (Spy vs. Spy)

    In the early seventeenth century, Atto Melani gained international renown as a castrato singer, used his stature to spy on French courtiers, and even played a role in electing a new pope. Today, we're tjoined by Dr. Roger Freitas to talk about this remarkable figure. For show notes and full transcripts, visit www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.

    1h 8m
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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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  • Creator
    Gavin Whitehead
  • Episodes
    97
  • Seasons
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Art of Crime
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    The Art of Crime
  • Provider
    Gavin Whitehead

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