Billy the Kid has become one of the most iconic figures of the American West. But many details of his life remain unknown or heavily debated among scholars and historians, from his childhood prior to his arrival in New Mexico, to the circumstances surrounding his death.On this episode, Lindsay speaks with Chris Wimmer, creator and host of Legends of the Old ... Show More
Feb 2022
The Plot to Steal Lincoln's Body | The Counterfeiters | 1
In the 1870s, a gang from Chicago hatched one of the most audacious criminal plots in American history. They planned to steal the body of Abraham Lincoln from his tomb in Springfield, Illinois, then hold the president’s corpse for ransom. The brazen plot began in an unlikely plac ... Show More
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