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The Perfume Poisoner Who Killed 500 Men
Enter the world of 17th century Rome to get to the bottom of a poisoning scandal.
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Deep in Renaissance Rome, it is said that a woman called Giulia Tofana supplied poison to kill some 500 abusive men.
Is this the stuff of myth and folklore? What historical truth is there to be found? And how was Santa involved in this story?!
Join Anthony and Maddy as they go back to the 17th century to explore this story more.
This podcast was edited by Tim Arstall and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Freddy Chick.
All music from Epidemic Sounds.
After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal is a History Hit podcast.
