BEST OF (#37 orf 517) BABES IN THE JUNGLE by O.HENRY

"Babes In The Jungle" by O.Henry tells the story of two small time crooks who come to New York City to make a fortune in crime but find the going tougher than they expected... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

King Arthur and his court take a pause during a journey to relax in a meadow, and while doing so, a pure white stag runs through the festivities being chased by a pure white hound. Soon after they dissappear, a knight and his damsel come into view, and a third knight attacks him, grabbing the lady and stealing away with the damsel on his horse. King Arthur asks for a volunteer to follow them and find out whats going on and Sir Gawain volunteers along with his brother. A series of adventures ensue. For more King Arthur adventures see 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales at www.bestof1001stories.com

A married couple straying at a quiet resort witness the ostracizing of a younger couple whose stories don't quite match up. Catch all our podcasts and episodes now at www.bestof1001stories.com

DROPS NOW In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $32,000 in cash. Their remains were discovered 4 years later 2.7 miles from their truck. This remains one of the most perplexing unsolved cases in the country. We provide the details- you have been assigned to solve the case. Leave reviews/comments at www.bestof1001stories.com, at the episode at 1001 True Crime From

A terrific tale of a lighthouse keeper near the Golden Gate to spots what he believes is a mermaid- and soon finds himself obsessed with discovering her real identity. New Twitter address- @1001STORIES  REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: [email protected] SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Charlotte Yonge's account of the Seige of Fort St.Elmo and the desperate fight of the Knights Hospitallier to save Malta in 1565,'   Catch ALL of our shows at one place by going to www.bestof1001stories.com our home website with Megaphon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Father Brown gets into a discussion with a well repected detective who believes that murderers can be picked out of a crowd, while the kindly father explains that men commit murder for all kinds of reasons and its impossible to identify them by sight.   Check out our new website with over 2,500 stories waiting for you to enjoy at www.bestof1001stories.com

In the years between 1820 and 1890, medical schools in England, France, and the US were growing by leaps and bounds, and human bodies were needed for dissection. Competition among med schools was intense, and soon bodies began disappearing from local graveyards, followed by murders of innocents for hire to shady med school professors and operators.   This story from Robert Louis Stevenson tells of two medical school assistants in England who  turned to crime for a chance at the good life. RADIO DAYS IS NOW AT APPLE /ITUNES PODCAST APP!   Here is the link:  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mary Shelleys 1820 science fiction/horror tale Frankenstein in abridged form in which a man made monster turns against his creator. The true story of Mary Shelley and what inspired her to write this gothic horror tale is told at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast here: https://audioboom.com/posts/6391631-frankenstein-the-incredible-story-behind-the-story Please Help Our Survey: www.podcastlistener.com/1001 Sponsor Links: www.Parcast.com/history for Historical Figures www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/1001 Music: Haunting Sadness Media Charger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A scary tale about a disembodied spirit and two lawmen who are hunting him in the woods near a church graveyard.  Enjoy alkl our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com