Plant Murder
Plant Murder explores the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Each episode examines the dark history behind fascinating plants, their fatal impact on infamous figures, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their use. It asks questions like whether a Roman emperor really died from a tiny mushroom or why the Victorians invented a deadly pear. Hosted by Aaron J. Reardon, the show uncovers poisonous plants and the roles they have played in shaping human history. It is a Clever > Than production.
Episodes
Addendum - Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon
Some background on the making of the episode, vampire panic and Hammer Horror. Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanA Clever > Than ProductionShow theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRSPublisher: 2496 Sound and Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 scent alone kept the revenants at bay. What Flückinger found defied every principle of medicine he had learned in Vienna: bodies unnaturally preserved, blood fre
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/title/tt0105355/Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanA Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. Se
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.altontowers.com/Wicker Man Roller Coaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3FEAN3HIw&t=3sRonald Hutton - Lecture on Druids: https://youtu.be/Q1FgRKzAF_Y?si
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. But when tragedy cut through the Talbot family, suspicion circled the woods: a poacher’s vendetta, a servant’s secret, a ghost in the nursery, or something much o
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 Italy? From Victor Hugo's dramatic portrayals to her tender exchanges with Pietro Bembo, and a provocative Tate Gallery painting, we dissect the legacy of a woman
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/Cleverthan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 the enemy at the gates—it was against Stalin’s regime, which threatened to undo everything they fought to protect. In this episode of Plant Murder, we uncover t
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 vengeance of Anubis, guardian of the dead? Or could the true killer have been lying in wait among the sacred papyrus garlands and ancient wreaths meant to protect the b
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 sealed their fate? And what role could a humble barley-stuffed pillow play in one of England’s most infamous mysteries?Join us for this episode of Plantagenet Mu
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 life unraveled under relentless scrutiny, shifting alibis, and mounting suspicion. Her tragic death—by poison with the scent of bitter almonds—left behind questio
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 episode of Plant Murder uncovers an unexpected suspect: the Ugni Blanc grape, the humble foundation of cognac, a drink that Poe may have known too well. We jour
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 favorite foods, the next, he collapses, and vomits blood across the mosaic floor, his body convulsing. Within hours, he’s dead. As Claudius lay gasping for bre
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 acast.com/privacy for more information.
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