Plant MurderĀ is a podcast that unearths the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Each episode delves into the dark history behind fascinating plants, ...
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 wasnāt just against the enemy at the gatesāit was against Stalinās regime, which threatened to undo everything they fought to protect. In this episode of Plant Murder, we uncover the untold story of resilience, betrayal, and the secrets that held the key to humanityās survival.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.
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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 Carnarvonāfinancier of the discoveryālies 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 boy king?In this episode of Plant Murder, we follow the deadly trail of mold spores unleashed from within Tutankhamunās tomb. From the life-giving marshes of the Nile to the suffocating stillness of the afterlifeās chambers, weāll uncover how a plant meant to symbolize eternity may have carried a more sinister legacy. Join us as myth collides with science in the story of a curse that transcends time.Subscribe for ongoing episodes, please rate and review to help the show.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.
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The York Princes vs The Barley Husk
In 1483, beneath the cold stones of the Tower of London, two young brothersāEdward V and Richard of Yorkāvanished into the shadows of history. Was it a knightās 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 Englandās most infamous mysteries?Join us for this episode of Plantagenet Murder as we unravel the secrets of betrayal, power, and the deadly intersection of history and agriculture. From the blood-soaked fields of Towton to the shadowed corridors of the Tower, weāll explore the twists and turns of a murder that reshaped the course of a nationāand ask the question that still echoes centuries later: who killed the Princes in the Tower?Subscribe for ongoing episodes, please rate and review to help the show.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.
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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, Violetās life unraveled under relentless scrutiny, shifting alibis, and mounting suspicion. Her tragic deathāby poison with the scent of bitter almondsāleft behind questions of guilt, innocence, and the crushing weight of systemic injustice. Was she a scapegoat for a desperate nation seeking answers, or did she carry dark secrets to her grave? Join us as we explore the storm of class, grief, and vengeance that turned Violetās life into a cautionary tale of justice gone awry.Subscribe for ongoing episodes, please rate and review to help the show.Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extra, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanA Clever > Than ProductionShow theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRSPublisher: 2496 Sound and MusicSome Ambiences composed by Michael Ghelfi Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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 Poeās 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 journey through his tangled life and storied obsessions, tracing the poisonings, heartbreak, and rumors of alcoholism that tainted his final days.Could the pale grape and its potent spirit have been one of his last companions, pulling him into a fevered haze? Or does something more sinister lie beneath the cityās gas-lit glow? We examine the enigma of Poeās missing days and the haunting legacy he left behind.Join us for this exploration of Edgar Allan Poeās final days in this spine-chilling Plant Murder episode.Written and narrated by Aaron J. ReardonExceptional Voice Talents:Edgar Allan Poe - Jeremiah DaltonFrances Sargent Osgood - Tali HamiltonSpecial thanks to The Edgar Allan Poe Society of BaltimoreSubscribe for ongoing episodes, please rate and review to help the show.Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extra, discussion and polls: https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanA Clever > Than ProductionShow theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRSPublisher: 2496 Sound and MusicSome Ambiences composed by Michael Ghelfi Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Plant MurderĀ is a podcast that unearths the deadly intersection of plants and true crime. Each episode delves into the dark history behind fascinating plants, their fatal impact on infamous figures, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding their use. Did a Roman Emperor really die from a tiny mushroom? Why did the Victorians invent a deadly pear?Ā Who in the Borgias brandished Belladonna and which man-eating plants are only a myth? Discover the sinister side of natureās flora. Hosted by Aaron J. Reardon, dig into the stories of poisonous plants and the fatal roles theyāve played in shaping human history.Ā A Clever > Than Production https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthanwww.cleverthan.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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