B is for Elizabeth Bathory, The Blood Countess. Monster or Myth?

Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess — Monster or Myth?She bathed in blood to preserve her beauty... or did she?In this chilling episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we journey deep into the shadowy halls of Castle Čachtice to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth Bathory — the woman dubbed "The Blood Countess" and "Countess Dracula."Was she truly the most prolific female serial killer in history, torturing and murdering hundreds of young women in a sadistic quest for eternal youth? Or was she a powerful noblewoman caught in a web of political conspiracies and misogynistic rumors designed to strip her of power and wealth?Join us as we sift through centuries-old testimonies, delve into the folklore that immortalized her, and confront the blood-soaked legends head-on. Is Elizabeth Bathory a monstrous murderer — or a misunderstood victim of history's darkest game of thrones?Get Merch @ www.gothiccthreads.comPatreon members get ad free content, early access and exclusive bonus episodes Paid supporters, Join us for Macabre Movie Nights and Game Nights : Macabre PatreonSend in your stories for a future listener tales episode!Email us at thatssomacabre@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@macabre_podcastJoin our private Facebook Group at : MacabrePodcastJoin us on Discord: https://discord.gg/AgB7kgQMResource: "No Blood in the Water", Rachel Bledsaw : https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/135/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/macabre-dark-history/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy