<p>They will sell you a bridge, a magic box to print money, world famous landmarks, even a whole country. When it comes to conmen George C Parker, Victor Lustig, and Gregor MacGregor might have been the best of the worst. Just how did they manage to get people to hand over money at such insane rates? Take a listen to this week's History is Criminal. </p>

They will sell you a bridge, a magic box to print money, world famous landmarks, even a whole country. When it comes to conmen George C Parker, Victor Lustig, and Gregor MacGregor might have been the best of the worst. Just how did they manage to get people to hand over money at such insane rates? Take a listen to this week's History is Criminal.

The Big Con: I've got a bridge to sell ya!

Crime is as old as human history. On this podcast we take a look at historic crimes, both infamous and little known. After 30 years as a history teacher and storyteller, Mick Bittick takes his unique historical story telling from the classroom to the wonderful world of the web. Coming out every Wednesday we will look at stories from some of the darker corners of history. Poisoners, regicide, and black widows abound mixed in with the occasional and thief.

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