Plant Murder

Plant Murder

By Aaron J. Reardon

Plant Murder 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 imp

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  1. Number 1: The York Princes vs The Barley Husk

    In 1483, beneath the cold stones of the Tower of London, two young brothers—Edward V and Richard of York—vanished into the shadows of history. Was it a knight’s 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 England’s 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, we’ll explore the twists and turns of a murder that reshaped the course of a nation—and 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/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Show theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRS Publisher: 2496 Sound and Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  2. Number 2: 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, Violet’s life unraveled under relentless scrutiny, shifting alibis, and mounting suspicion. Her tragic death—by poison with the scent of bitter almonds—left 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 Violet’s 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/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Show theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRS Publisher: 2496 Sound and Music Some Ambiences composed by Michael Ghelfi Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  3. Number 3: Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom

    Claudius, the emperor of Rome, is seated at a feast surrounded by his family, his trusted servants, and an assortment of delicacies. but something about this night is different. It happens fast—. One minute, he’s gorging himself on his favorite foods, the next, he collapses, and vomits blood across the mosaic floor, his body convulsing. Within hours, he’s dead. As Claudius lay gasping for breath on the cold marble floor, his body wracked with convulsions, the evidence of his murder was already slipping away. What killed him? Poison in the mulsum wine. The stuffed dormice, the oysters? Or his favorite, a tiny hidden killer – slipped onto his place of Mushrooms! And who put it there? Join us for this episode of Roman intrigue as we peel back the mystery and determine if it was Plant Murder! For ad-free episode, extras, extended reading, Q&A's, polls and discussion Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Written and narrated by Aaron J Reardon Voice Talents Quotes - Tali Hamilton Tacitus - John Kennard *A note on ableism and Claudius: While history often mocks Claudius as a fool, it’s important to remember that these slights were due to his perceived indecisiveness and political naivety, not his physical afflictions. His stammer, limp, and other challenges were frequently weaponized against him by a ruthless elite, but his struggles did not define his intellect or accomplishments. In fact it showed great strength of character to weather those slights and persist. Claudius’ weakness lay in his trusting nature, not in his disabilities. It is my hope that this episode reflects that understanding. Sources for this episode: The many fantastic lectures of historian Mary Beard (youtube) Swindle, Jenifer M. A Rhetorical Use of Women in Tacitus' Annales (2003 Aveline, John. The Death of Claudius (2004) Carney, T.F. The Changing Picture of Claudius (1960) Green, C.M.C. Claudius, Kingship, and Incest (1998) - Griffin, Miriam. Claudius in Tacitus (1990) Grimm-Samuel, Veronika. On the Mushroom That Deified the Emperor Claudius (1991) Paschalis, Michael. The Afterlife of Emperor Claudius in Seneca's Apocolocyntosis (2009) Vessey, D.W.T.C. Thoughts on Tacitus' Portrayal of Claudius (1971) Subscribe for ongoing episodes, please rate and review to help the show. www.plantmuder.com A Clever > Than Production Show theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRS Publisher: 2496 Sound and Music Some Ambiences composed by Michael Ghelfi Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  4. Number 4: Addendum - Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon

    Some background on the making of the episode, vampire panic and Hammer Horror. Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls: https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Show theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRS Publisher: 2496 Sound and Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  5. Number 5: Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon (Johannes Flückinger)

    Johannes Flückinger was a military surgeon sent to a frozen Serbian village in 1732 to explain a series of deaths the locals blamed on the dead rising from their graves. The villagers armed themselves with garlands of garlic, swearing its scent alone kept the revenants at bay. What Flückinger found defied every principle of medicine he had learned in Vienna: bodies unnaturally preserved, blood fresh in their veins, and villagers whispering one name...Arnold Paole. In this episode, we exhume one of Europe’s strangest medical reports, the Visum et Repertum Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls: https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan A Clever > Than Production Show theme: Poetic Justice by John Humphrey PRS Publisher: 2496 Sound and Music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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