Plant Murder is a podcast that unearths the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Each episode delves into the dark history behind fascinating plants, their fatal impact on infamous figures, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their use. Did a Roman Emperor really die from a tiny mushroom? Why did the Victorians invent a deadly pear? Who in the Borgias brandished Belladonna and which man-eating plants are only a myth? Discover the sinister side of nature’s flora. Hosted by A ...
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Fresh Cuttings - Addendums, Butchers and A Sense of History
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A warm welcome to new listeners. An update on addendum episodes, new episodes, audio mixes, some comment shout outs and a short film reco. Special thanks to the gang at Rusty Quill Network and ACAST. A Sense of History: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105355/ Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls: https://www.patreon.com/Clevert…
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Spoilers for the episode. Some background and discussion about the episode The Earl vs The Chained Oak. Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls: https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Alton Towers Amusements: https://www.altontowers.com/ Wicker Man Roller Coaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3FEAN3HIw&t=3s Ronald Hutton - Lect…
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Beneath the rain-soaked hills of Staffordshire stands a tree bound in iron: the Chained Oak of Alton Towers. Some say its branches hold the deaths of a dynasty; others call it a tourist trap with roots in stolen land and old resentments. But when tragedy cut through the Talbot family, suspicion circled the woods: a poacher’s vendetta, a servant’s s…
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Dive into the turbulent life of Lucrezia Borgia in this episode of Plant Murder. Explore the myths and truths surrounding one of history's most infamous women. Was she a master poisoner or merely a pawn in the deadly games of Renaissance Italy? From Victor Hugo's dramatic portrayals to her tender exchanges with Pietro Bembo, and a provocative Tate …
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During the Siege of Leningrad, as bombs fell and over a million people starved, a small group of scientists protected something extraordinary, something the Germans would have done anything to seize. But the real battle wasn’t just against the enemy at the gates—it was against Stalin’s regime, which threatened to undo everything they fought to prot…
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Lord Carnarvon vs Nile Papyrus (The Pharoah's Curse)
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November 1922. In the scorching Valley of the Kings, a sealed tomb is breached for the first time in millennia. Months later, Lord Carnarvon—financier of the discovery—lies dead. Whispers of a curse spread like wildfire: was it the vengeance of Anubis, guardian of the dead? Or could the true killer have been lying in wait among the sacred papyrus g…
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In 1483, beneath the cold stones of the Tower of London, two young brothers—Edward V and Richard of York—vanished into the shadows of history. Was it a knight’s trembling hand guided by loyalty or the dark whispers of a ruthless king that sealed their fate? And what role could a humble barley-stuffed pillow play in one of England’s most infamous my…
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In this gripping episode of Plant Murder, we delve into the tragic and mysterious story of Violet Sharp, a young British maid entangled in the shadow of the Lindbergh kidnapping. Amid the frenzy of America's most infamous crime, Violet’s life unraveled under relentless scrutiny, shifting alibis, and mounting suspicion. Her tragic death—by poison wi…
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Step into the fog-drenched streets of 19th-century Baltimore, where one of literature's darkest minds, Edgar Allan Poe, took his final, mysterious steps. Was it madness, murder, or something far stranger that led to Poe’s demise? This episode of Plant Murder uncovers an unexpected suspect: the Ugni Blanc grape, the humble foundation of cognac, a dr…
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Claudius, the emperor of Rome, is seated at a feast surrounded by his family, his trusted servants, and an assortment of delicacies. but something about this night is different. It happens fast—. One minute, he’s gorging himself on his favorite foods, the next, he collapses, and vomits blood across the mosaic floor, his body convulsing. Within hour…
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Teaser trailer for the upcoming episode - Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom Was a powerful Roman emperor really murdered by a tiny mushroom? Coming soon from Clever > Than and The Rusty Quill Network. www.rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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