Beheaded Podcast
1) Paramours and Poison | Madame Marie-Madeleine de Brinvilliers
Introducing Madame de Brinvilliers: devoted lover, enthusiastic poisoner, and a woman who could hold a truly impressive grudge. Her clever murder spree horrified Paris and helped ignite France’s obses...Show More
2) Game of Roses | Richard Woodville
Richard Woodville was the unlikely courtier who rose from modest origins to become Earl Rivers and father of the Queen of England. In the real-life Game of Thrones that was the Wars of the Roses, Wood...Show More
3) The Other Ptolemy Girl | Berenice IV
For over 2,000 years, Cleopatra has remained one of the most recognizable queens in history. Yet despite her fascinating life, Cleopatra’s older sister is often reduced to a footnote. This episode tur...Show More
4) Special Edition Episode: Interview with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
We are honored to welcome renowned historian, author, and television presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb for a very special interview. Known for her sharp insight into the lives of women throughout ...Show More
5) Whispers of Maleficium: The Pendle Witch Trials (Part II)
Our season finale concludes with the fate of the Pendle Witches. After months in prison, nine men and women accused of witchcraft following a series of strange events in their small town finally face ...Show More
6) Whispers of Maleficium: The Pendle Witch Trials
In 1612, the rural landscape of Lancashire became the backdrop for one of England’s most notable witch trials. This episode explores how village rivalries, deep-rooted superstitions, and a shifting po...Show More
7) Espionage and the Electric Chair | Ethel & Julius Rosenberg
One of the most controversial espionage cases in American history was the trial and execution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. Accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during the height of ...Show More
8) Ella Disenchanted in Imperial Russia | Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine
Princess Elisabeth of Hesse and by Rhine is a captivating yet often overlooked figure in European royal history. Born into an impressive lineage as the daughter of Grand Duke Louis IV of Hesse and by ...Show More
9) Forged in Irony
Georg Honauer was a man of ambition and bold confidence, living during a time when alchemy was at the height of fascination. Seizing the opportunity, he sought to impress Friedrich I, Duke of WĂĽrttemb...Show More
10) The Catherine Wheel
Meet Catherine of Alexandria — the brilliant, fearless, and slightly rebellious saint who gave 4th-century philosophers a run for their money. From outwitting emperors to holding her own in a debate w...Show More