Funny, History Lindsay Valenty Funny, History Lindsay Valenty

Medieval Book Curses

Lindsay and Madison discuss Medieval book curses, as well as how Liam Neeson could have learned a thing or two from vengeful monks, that book curses would be a hilarious premise for Assassin’s Creed, and how sometimes all you have to say is “don’t.”

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American Revolution, Author Interview Lindsay Valenty American Revolution, Author Interview Lindsay Valenty

“Bathsheba Spooner — A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy” with Andrew Noone

Lindsay is joined by Andrew Noone, author of the book “Bathsheba Spooner: A Revolutionary Murder Conspiracy.” The story of Bathsheba Spooner has alternately fascinated and baffled residents of Worcester County for centuries. It was, in fact, the most sensational “true crime” tragedy of the American 1700’s.

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Bermondsey Horror

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Bermondsey Horror, as well as why you shouldn’t trust the phrase “going to come into money,” that working for rich people doesn’t mean they got your back, and how NOT to get away with murder.

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Witchcraft, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty

Sin Eaters

Lindsay and Madison discuss Sin Eaters, as well as why bread can be dangerously delicious, that you should be appreciative of the kindnesses given to you, and how witch hunts can happen even when no witchcraft is involved.

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Hauntings, Slavery Lindsay Valenty Hauntings, Slavery Lindsay Valenty

Muriel’s Jackson Square

Lindsay and Madison discuss the haunted Muriel’s Jackson Square, as well as how you should never bet your home in a poker game, that Lindsay can’t speak French to save her life, and how easy it is to start a conspiracy theory.

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Piracy, Funny Lindsay Valenty Piracy, Funny Lindsay Valenty

Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate

Lindsay and Madison discuss Stede Bonnet, the Gentleman Pirate, as well as how you should never give up on your dreams (unless it’s a midlife crisis), that you should never trust a pirate who will shoot his first mate, and how silly it would be to be a pirate starfish.

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Plague Village of Eyam

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Plague Village of Eyam, as well as how inventive they were in remaining no contact, that vinegar has many uses, and how far-reaching the effects of simple acts of kindness can be.

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