Episode 115: Locusta of Gaul - Ancient Roman Serial Killer?

Episode 115: Locusta of Gaul - Ancient Roman Serial Killer?

In this chilling episode of "History for Weirdos," Andrew delves into the shadowy world of Ancient Rome to uncover the story of Locusta of Gaul, history's deadliest poisoner. Once a trusted assassin for emperor Nero, Locusta's mastery of lethal concoctions claimed the lives of the elite, leaving a trail of intrigue and death that shook the Roman Empire to its core. Join us as we explore the sinister methods, notorious victims, and the dramatic downfall of this infamous figure, whose legacy blurs the line between myth and historical terror. Step into the ancient past with a modern twist of true crime, as we dissect Locusta's enigmatic life, from her rise to infamy to her gruesome end and how her actions forever changed the Rome. This episode is a journey through the dark corridors of power and poison in the ancient world, where betrayal was just a drop away. Tune into this week's episode of "History for Weirdos" and immerse yourself in a tale of intrigue, fear, and fascination that still echoes through the annals of history. - Thank you for listening Weirdos! Show the podcast some love by rating, reviewing, subscribing and sharing it today. - Your support means so much to us. Let's stay in touch 👇 Email: historyforweirdos@gmail.com IG/Threads: @historyforweirdos Website: historyforweirdos.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Episode 162: Crossing the Rubicon - Julius Caesar's Path to Glory

Episode 162: Crossing the Rubicon - Julius Caesar's Path to Glory

Julius Caesar didn’t appear out of nowhere like a Roman superhero dropped into history to “end the Republic.” He was raised inside a system already cracking under the weight of its own success. An emp...

24 Helmi 2h 31min

Episode 161: The Kingfish vs. Oligarchs - Huey Long’s War for the Working Class

Episode 161: The Kingfish vs. Oligarchs - Huey Long’s War for the Working Class

He paved roads, blew up tolls, handed kids free textbooks, and told the oil barons to get lost. Huey “The Kingfish” Long wasn’t just a politician; he was a one-man jailbreak for Louisiana’s poor. In t...

6 Loka 20251h 11min

Episode 160: The Beverly Hills Stabbing - Lana Turner, Johnny Stompanato & a Studio System on Trial

Episode 160: The Beverly Hills Stabbing - Lana Turner, Johnny Stompanato & a Studio System on Trial

In April 1958, Hollywood’s ice-queen glamour cracked. Lana Turner’s mob-linked boyfriend, Johnny Stompanato, lay dead on her Beverly Hills bedroom floor, felled by a single knife wound, and her 14-yea...

22 Syys 20251h 12min

Episode 159: Plato, Syracuse and the Tyrant

Episode 159: Plato, Syracuse and the Tyrant

A philosopher walks into a palace—no, really. This week on History For Weirdos, we follow Plato from the Academy to the armored court of Syracuse, where his friend (and insider) Dion bets that good id...

25 Elo 20251h 27min

Episode 158: Consuelo Vanderbilt & the Gilded Age Dollar Princesses

Episode 158: Consuelo Vanderbilt & the Gilded Age Dollar Princesses

In this week’s episode we crack open the glittering shell of HBO’s The Gilded Age to meet the real women who inspired its most delicious plotline: America’s “dollar princesses.” When cash-poor British...

11 Elo 202555min

Episode 157: General George S Patton - Blood, Guts & Conspiracies (Collab w/ The Rabbit Hole)

Episode 157: General George S Patton - Blood, Guts & Conspiracies (Collab w/ The Rabbit Hole)

In this special collab episode, Andrew dives deep into the fascinating life and military career of one of America's most legendary—and controversial—generals, George S. Patton. From his early exploits...

21 Heinä 20251h 40min

Episode 156: The War of the Bucket

Episode 156: The War of the Bucket

In this episode of History For Weirdos, we dive into one of the most bizarre conflicts in medieval history: the War of the Bucket. Set in 14th-century northern Italy, this seemingly ridiculous war bet...

14 Heinä 202556min

Episode 155: Queen Christina of Sweden - the Queen who was King

Episode 155: Queen Christina of Sweden - the Queen who was King

Queen Christina of Sweden (King Christina?) wasn’t your typical monarch—she was crowned as a child king, educated like a prince, and swiftly turned Sweden into Europe’s unexpected cultural powerhouse....

23 Kesä 202558min

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