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Plant Murder

Aaron J. Reardon

Plant Murderis 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?Who in the Borgias brandished Belladonna and which man-eating plants are only a myth? Discover the sinister side of nature’s flora. Hosted by Aaron J

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18:46

Addendum - Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon

Plant Murder ·

2025/11/11

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/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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Garlic vs The Vampire's Surgeon (Johannes Flückinger)

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2025/10/28

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

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16:34

Addendum - Leningrad vs The Winter Pea

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2025/07/30

Spoilers for the episode.Some discussion on plant domestication and crop preservation, Leningrad struggles during the siege and Soviet propaganda cinema. Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:18

Addendum - Lucrezia Borgia vs Belladonna

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2025/07/10

Some extra thoughts about the Showtime series, Borgia vs Medici and French obsessions.Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/Cleverthan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:14

Fresh Cuttings - Addendums, Butchers and A Sense of...

Plant Murder ·

2025/07/04

A warm welcome to new listeners. An update on addendum episodes, new episodes, audio mixes, some comment shout outs and a short film reco. Special thanks to the gang at Rusty Quill Network and ACAST. A Sense of History: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105355/Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanA Clever > Than Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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16:00

Errata - The Earl vs The Chained Oak

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2025/07/01

Spoilers for the episode.Some background and discussion about the episode The Earl vs The Chained Oak.Plant Murder Ad free episodes, extras, discussion and polls:https://www.patreon.com/CleverthanAlton Towers Amusements: https://www.altontowers.com/Wicker Man Roller Coaster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf3FEAN3HIw&t=3sRonald Hutton - Lecture on Druids: https://youtu.be/Q1FgRKzAF_Y?si=Ts7Ex_luMNUCZjN7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:17

The Earl vs The Chained Oak

Plant Murder ·

2025/06/27

Beneath the rain-soaked hills of Staffordshire stands a tree bound in iron: the Chained Oak of Alton Towers. Some say its branches hold the deaths of a dynasty; others call it a tourist trap with roots in stolen land and old resentments. But when tragedy cut through the Talbot family, suspicion circled the woods: a poacher’s vendetta, a servant’s secret, a ghost in the nursery, or something much older, an ancient order guarding nature’s law. Who chained the oak and created the deadly curse?Plant

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46:02

Lucrezia Borgia vs Belladonna

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2025/02/14

Dive into the turbulent life of Lucrezia Borgia in this episode of Plant Murder. Explore the myths and truths surrounding one of history's most infamous women. Was she a master poisoner or merely a pawn in the deadly games of Renaissance Italy? From Victor Hugo's dramatic portrayals to her tender exchanges with Pietro Bembo, and a provocative Tate Gallery painting, we dissect the legacy of a woman whose story is as complex as it is misunderstood. Join us as we peel back the layers of scandal and

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30:34

Leningrad vs The Winter Pea

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2025/01/28

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 wasn’t just against the enemy at the gates—it was against Stalin’s 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 humanity’s survival.Plant

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42:15

Lord Carnarvon vs Nile Papyrus (The Pharoah's Curse)

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2025/01/14

November 1922. In the scorching Valley of the Kings, a sealed tomb is breached for the first time in millennia. Months later, Lord Carnarvon—financier of the discovery—lies 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

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50:18

The York Princes vs The Barley Husk

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2024/12/27

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

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46:17

Violet Sharpe vs Bitter Almonds

Plant Murder ·

2024/12/10

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

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55:00

Edgar Allan Poe vs The Ugni Blanc Grape

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2024/10/31

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 Poe’s demise? This episode of Plant Murderuncovers 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

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59:07

Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom

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2024/10/13

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

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3:57

Teaser - Claudius vs The Death Cap Mushroom

Plant Murder ·

2024/10/07

Teaser trailer for the upcoming episode - Claudius vs The Death Cap MushroomWas a powerful Roman emperor really murdered by a tiny mushroom?Coming soon from Clever > Than and The Rusty Quill Network. www.rustyquill.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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