Pigs, Rats, and Donkeys on Trial: History’s Weirdest Court Cases| Strange History

What happens when you take the legal system… and apply it to animals, insects, and even objects?
In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we dive into one of the most bizarre and little-known corners of history—when pigs were executed for murder, rats were given lawyers, insects won court cases, and even donkeys were declared innocent based on character witnesses.
These aren’t myths or legends—these are real documented trials from medieval Europe and beyond, where justice didn’t just apply to humans. From the infamous pig execution in France to weevils winning legal rights to crops, this episode explores the strange, surreal world of animal trials and the mindset that made them possible.
If you love weird history, dark humor, and unbelievable true stories, this is one episode you won’t forget.


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