<p>Join us as we jump back to the 1800's West Coast of the United States and the wonderful world of shanghaiing AKA crimping. Hit a pub down on the bay front and wake up the next morning signed on as a crewman for a trip to China. It happened more than you know. And what does this have to do with a Portland, Oregon tourist attraction?</p>

Join us as we jump back to the 1800's West Coast of the United States and the wonderful world of shanghaiing AKA crimping. Hit a pub down on the bay front and wake up the next morning signed on as a crewman for a trip to China. It happened more than you know. And what does this have to do with a Portland, Oregon tourist attraction?

Shanghaiing: How to become a sailor in one easy step

Crime is as old as human history. After 30 years of teaching history, I brought my story telling to the internet. In season 2 I'm joined by my history hating wife as she is forced to listen to my stories of historic crime. She adds her thoughts, questions and sarcastic comments as the stories unravel. If you like history or crime, or just a wife harassing her husband, join us. New stories drop every Wednesday.

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