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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Teaser – Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom

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.