Beheaded Podcast
1) 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
2) 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
3) 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
4) 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
5) 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
6) 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
7) Aske-ing for a Friend
Though Robert Aske, a well connected English barrister, attempted to keep to himself and live a quiet life of work and faith, the rebels of northern England had other ideas. Aske went from merely spea...Show More
8) Roman Thirst for Glory and Gold
The Romans never missed the opportunity for a classic metaphorical (and gruesome) death sentence. Manius Aquillius was a Roman politician and military commander in circa 100 BC. During an era of epic ...Show More
9) Rebel of the Red Cross
Edith Cavell was a British nurse and World War I hero. Known for her unwavering commitment to saving lives, Cavell played a pivotal role in helping over 200 Allied soldiers and civilians escape German...Show More
10) Served on a Silver Platter: The Execution of John the Baptist
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