About this episode

This episode explores the dark history and implications of execution methods throughout time.

If the road to hell is paved with good intentions, then our journey toward a more human method of execution is a bloody highway. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson. ————————— PRE-ORDER EXHUMED TODAY: aaronmahnke.com/exhumed ————————— Lore Resources: Get Ad-Free Lore: lorepodcast.com/support Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sources: lorepodcast.com/sources Official Lore Merchandise: lorepodcast.com/shop ————————— Sponsors: BetterHelp : Lore is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/LORE , and get on your way to being your best self. Squarespace : Head to Squarespace.com/lore to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using the code LORE. Mint Mobile : For a limited time, wireless plans from Mint Mobile are $15 a month when you purchase a 3-month plan with UNLIMITED talk, text and data at MintMobile.com/lore . SimpliSafe : Secure your home with 24/7 professional monitoring. Sign up today at SimpliSafe.com/Lore to get 50% off a new SimpliSafe system. Gusto : Online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Try…

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