Crib, Mouth-Piece, & Swag; or How to Speak Like a Gilded Age Criminal
byI watch a lot of old movies from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and I’ve seen my fair share of 1930s gangster flicks (George…
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Stealing the Duchess of Devonshire
byFor a large part of the late 19th century, one man confounded, outwitted, and bemused the police forces of multiple continents: Adam Worth (1844-1902)….
The Organization of Scotland Yard
byThe great deterrent against crime is not vindictive punishment; the more certain you make detection, the less severe your punishment may be. The brilliant…