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The Art of Crime

Gavin Whitehead
Madame Tussaud
World War II
French Revolution
Chamber Of Horrors
Operation Condor
New York City
Cairo
Princess Caraboo
Hekmet Fahmy
Marie Antoinette
Elliott Speer
Rose Valland
Ardlamont Mystery
Nazi Espionage
Johannes Eppler
New York
French Resistance
Bastille
Capital Punishment
Atto Melani

The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. New theme each season. The Art of Crime is a product of Drum and Monkey Media, LLC.

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Today, in the season finale of Beach Reads, we're joined by medical historian Lindsey Fitzharris to talk about her new book, Sleuth-Hound. It's a biography of Joseph Bell, the real Scottish physician who inspired the fictional character of Sherlock H... more

Today, we're joined by author Jack El-Hai to talk about his new book, The Case of the Autographed Corpse. It's all about Erle Stanley Gardner, inventor of the beloved fictional criminal defense attorney Perry Mason, and how Gardner took action to hel... more

Today, we're joined by cultural historian Isaac Butler, author of The Perfect Moment, an eye-opening new chronicle of the birth of America's culture wars in the 1980s. We talk about some of the most influential--and controversial--art about sex and r... more

Today, we're joined by Vanity Fair journalist Joe Pompeo to talk about the unsolved 1922 murders of Edward Hall and Eleanor Mills. In his book, Blood & Ink, Joe tells the riveting story of how this double homicide captured the national imagination an... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Fitzharris
Medical historian and bestselling author of Sleuth-Hound
Episode: Sleuth-Hound (Season Finale of Beach Reads)
Jack El-Hai
Author of The Case of the Autographed Corpse.
Episode: The Case of the Autographed Corpse (Beach Reads)
Isaac Butler
Cultural historian and author of The Perfect Moment, God, Sex, Art and the Birth of America's Culture Wars
Episode: The Perfect Moment (Beach Reads)
Joe Pompeo
Author of Blood & Ink, historian of crime journalism
Author, Blood & Ink
Episode: Blood & Ink (Beach Reads)
Michelle Young
Author of The Art Spy
Author, The Art Spy
Episode: The Art Spy (Beach Reads)
Amanda Matta
Host of Art of History
Art of History podcast
Episode: The Art Spy (Beach Reads)
Elyse Graham
Author of Book and Dagger
Author, Book and Dagger
Episode: Book and Dagger (Beach Reads)
William Elliott Hazelgrove
Author of Capone's Vault
Author
Episode: Capone's Vault (Beach Reads)
Alex Hortis
Author of The Witch of New York
Author, The Witch of New York
Episode: The Witch of New York (Beach Reads)

Host

Gavin Whitehead
Host and creator focused on history, crime, and the arts

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 514 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast

    Fun format and lots to learn too. I also love the guests, I’ve found lots of fun podcasts to also check out through them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mbra518
    Canada23 days ago
  • Well done!

    Incredibly well researched and presented, the host is fabulous…so knowledgeable and interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeeter A
    Canadaa month ago
  • Fencing

    Absolutely great delve into American history 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EA SEE
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love this show!

    I listen to true crime constantly and I was getting to a point where it felt like if I haven’t already heard about it, it’s probably not that interesting. This show has proven me wrong! For example, I thought, who needs another series about Jack the Ripper? Turns out, I did! I needed it!

    But why did I pay for a subscription and there are still ads? How can I listen with no ads ever? Where do I pay for that? Please… help…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whatevenisthismess
    United States9 months ago
  • Very interesting

    Very thorough and interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mamma Wo
    United States10 months ago

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Many note the host's narration as witty and compelling, with strong storytelling.
Listeners praise the show for deep, well-researched history and engaging writing.
A minority finds delivery too monotone or dense, but positive sentiment dominates.

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Talking Points

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Sleuth-Hound (Season Finale of Beach Reads)
Q: How did Bell find out that he was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes?
After Doyle told a journalist that a professor in Edinburgh had inspired Holmes, Bell recognized himself in the description and wrote to Doyle. Doyle confirmed the connection in a letter.
Sleuth-Hound (Season Finale of Beach Reads)
Q: Can you tell us a bit about some of the cutting edge medical theories and practices that he was quick to embrace?
Fitzharris says Bell adopted changing medical practices, supported reforms in nursing, and advocated for women to work as surgeons in operating rooms.
The Case of the Autographed Corpse (Beach Reads)
Q: What happened to Silas John when he had the vision?
El-Hai says Silas John received prayers he believed God wanted him to share with Apache people. Because they had no written form for Western Apache, he created one to record them and spread the Holy Ground religion.
The Case of the Autographed Corpse (Beach Reads)
Q: Are there two clever schemes Gardner cooked up to defend his clients that stick out as particularly savvy or audacious?
El-Hai describes Gardner switching Chinese merchants between shops so a private investigator misidentified them, and using a witness's composure during an earthquake to challenge her claim that she was anxious and frail.
The Perfect Moment (Beach Reads)
Q: What was the outcome for the Cincinnati museum in the Miller Test case?
The museum fought the charges and, in a rare case of a favorable outcome for defenders of the arts, prevailed in the trial, reinforcing the idea that institutions can push back against censorship and win when defending artistic merit.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Art of Crime

What is The Art of Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show deeply investigates how crime intersects with art and cultural history, often through rigorously sourced narratives that fuse archival detail with narrative storytelling. Episodes spotlight historical scandals, art markets, and the social contexts that shaped public perception, featuring historians, authors, and art-world experts who unpack myths, ethics, and provenance. A standout trait is the meticulous research paired with engaging, sometimes theatrical storytelling, plus a recurring format that blends biography, crime, and cultural critique across different eras and geographies. Listeners can expect immersive histories that illuminate how art and crime influence each other, with a clear preference for thoughtful analysis over ... more

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1. Lindsey Fitzharris
2. Jack El-Hai
3. Isaac Butler
4. Joe Pompeo
5. Michelle Young
6. Amanda Matta
7. Elyse Graham
8. William Elliott Hazelgrove

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