About this episode

This episode explores the history and uses of arsenic, particularly in relation to crime and its role as a poison throughout history.

Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, assassination-aiding King of Poisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• arsenic
• true crime
• historical poisons
• Thanksgiving
• assassination

Keywords

• arsenic
• poison
• true crime
• Thanksgiving
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic

Places: Alabama, ancient Rome

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