Elizabeth Bathory: Serial Killer?
From Vulgar History: Tudors by Vulgar History | Realm
February 18, 2026 · 1h 42m
About this episode
The episode explores the notorious reputation of Elizabeth Bathory as a serial killer and discusses Shelley Puhak's book on the subject.
Elizabeth Bathory is currently in the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific female serial killer. But was she? Author Shelley Puhak's new book The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster interrogates how and why Elizabeth Bathory got such a killer reputation, and what may have really happened all those years ago in her castle. Buy a copy of The Blood Countess (affiliate link) — Order a copy of Ann's book, Rebel of the Regency! Info on Ann's upcoming live events! — Get 15% off all the gorgeous jewellery and accessories at common.era.com/vulgar or go to commonera.com and use code VULGAR at checkout — Get Vulgar History merch at vulgarhistory.com/store (best for US shipping) and…
People in this episode
Host: Ann
Guest: Shelley Puhak
Topics covered
- Elizabeth Bathory
- serial killer
- history
- murder
- Regency Era
Keywords
- The Blood Countess
- murder
- betrayal
- making of a monster
Sponsors
common.era.com
Mentioned in this episode
Products: The Blood Countess, Rebel of the Regency
Books & works: the Guinness Book of World Records, The Blood Countess: Murder, Betrayal, and the Making of a Monster, The Blood Countess, Rebel of the Regency!
Places: US
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