Plant Murder
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 Aaron J. Reardon, dig into the stories of poisonous plants and the fatal roles they’ve played in shaping human histor...
Episodes
Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon (Johannes Flückinger)
Johannes Flückinger was a military surgeon sent to a frozen Serbian village in 1732 to explain a series of deaths the locals blamed on the dead rising from their graves. The villagers armed themselves with garlands of garlic, swearing its s…
Fresh Cuttings - Addendums, Butchers and A Sense of History
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…
Addendum - The Earl vs The Chained Oak
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/CleverthanAlton Towers Amusements: https://www.altont…
The Earl vs The Chained Oak
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. Bu…
Addendum - Lucrezia Borgia vs Belladonna
Some extra thoughts about the Showtime series, Borgia vs Medici and French obsessions.Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…
Lucrezia Borgia vs Belladonna
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 It…
Addendum - Leningrad vs The Winter Pea
Spoilers for the episode.Some discussion on plant domestication and crop preservation, Leningrad struggles during the siege and Soviet propaganda cinema. Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/Cl…
Leningrad vs The Winter Pea
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 …
Lord Carnarvon vs Nile Papyrus (The Pharoah's Curse)
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 vengeanc…
The York Princes vs The Barley Husk
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 s…
Violet Sharpe vs Bitter Almonds
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 li…
Edgar Allan Poe vs The Ugni Blanc Grape
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 episo…
Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom
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 favo…
Teaser - Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom
Teaser trailer for the upcoming episode - Claudius vs The Death Cap MushroomWas 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 …