The Art of Crime is a history podcast about the unlikely collisions between true crime and the arts. We take painstaking research... more
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In 1849, George and Maria Manning murdered a guest in their London home and fled the British capital . A... more
After more than three decades of touring the provinces, Madame Tussaud made the unexpected decision to settle down in London... more
For more than three decades, Madame Tussaud toured England, Scotland, and Ireland, winning nationwide acclaim. Over the years, her enterprise... more
From 1803 to 1808, Madame Tussaud toured Scotland and Ireland, exhibiting her handiwork in major cities. During this time, she... more
After marrying and starting a family, Madame Tussaud accepted an offer to partner with another showman and exhibit her handiwork... more
As the French Revolution ran its course, the monarchy crumbled, and the nation descended into wanton violence. During the Reign... more
On July 12, 1789, a crowd of protestors furious over King Louis XVI’s policies swarmed Madame Tussaud and Philippe Curitus’s... more
Born in 1761, Madame Tussaud studied the art of wax modeling under Philippe Curtius, owner of the most famous wax... more
Introducing Queen of Crime: Madame Tussaud and the Chamber of HorrorsShow notes and full transcripts available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like... more
Today, I'm sharing an episode of the delightful art history podcast, Who ARTed?, hosted by Kyle Wood. This episode is... more