Deep Dive, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty Deep Dive, Bad Ideas Lindsay Valenty

Julia Pastrana

Lindsay and Madison discuss the tragic life of Julia Pastrana, as well as why it’s never okay to abuse someone based on their appearance, that men in the Victorian era in particular were real pieces of shit, and why it’s not okay to exploit someone’s remains: ever.

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History, Labor Reform Lindsay Valenty History, Labor Reform Lindsay Valenty

Lowell Mill Girls

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Lowell Mill Girls, as well as how to improve upon poor working conditions, that you should never be afraid to fight for your rights, and that history has a funny way of continuing to be a bitch.

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Murder, Imperial China Lindsay Valenty Murder, Imperial China Lindsay Valenty

Liu Pengli

Lindsay and Madison discuss Liu Pengli, as well as how NOT to endear yourself to your subjects, that you can be famous even when you’re a footnote, and how to ineffectually use carrier pigeons.

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Child Protection, Abuse Lindsay Valenty Child Protection, Abuse Lindsay Valenty

Mary Ellen Wilson

Lindsay and Madison discuss the case of Mary Ellen Wilson, as well as how animal rights were more important than those of children, that real change can be made even if just one person speaks up, and the invention and implementation of children’s rights in America.

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Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty

Pendle Witches

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Pendle Witches, as well as why family feuds are dangerous, that it’s not cool to accuse members of your family of being witches, and the triumphant return of listener questions.

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Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty

Margaret Barclay

Lindsay and Madison discuss the trial of Margaret Barclay, as well as why there’s no such thing as “gentle torture,” that Devil dogs sound adorable, and that family feuds should never be grounds for accusing someone of being a witch.

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Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty

Torsåker Witch Trials

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Torsåker Witch Trials, as well as why it’s never okay to torture children, that the word of a child should never be taken as law, and how to go down in history for committing something horrific.

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Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty Witchcraft, History Lindsay Valenty

Polish Witch Trials

Lindsay and Madison discuss the Polish Witch Trials, as well as how NOT to be a good witch, that it’s okay to condemn people to death as long as you get permission first, and how the Devil does his dirty deeds.

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