In this week’s Macabre feature we will be diving into the murderous scandal known as The Affair of the Poisons that took place in France during the reign of Louis XIV. Join me as we uncover the dark secrets riddled with murders and the occult churning within the aristocratic circle of the king and how a mysterious figure known as La Voisin became the epicenter of the horror that would unfold.

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Resources: Affair of the Poisons | Poison Plot, Louis XIV, Witchcraft | Britannica

La Voisin | French criminal | Britannica

La Voisin

Women and Poisons in 17th Century France

Marie-Madeleine-Marguérite d’Aubray, marquise de Brinvilliers | Poisoner, Murderer,

Executed | Britannica

Master: Marquise of Brinvilliers

Aristocratic Poisoning in 17th-Century France - HubPages

Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess — Monster or Myth?

She bathed in blood to preserve her beauty... or did she?

In this chilling episode of Macabre: A Dark History Podcast, we journey deep into the shadowy halls of Castle Čachtice to uncover the truth behind Elizabeth Bathory — the woman dubbed "The Blood Countess" and "Countess Dracula."

Was she truly the most prolific female serial killer in history, torturing and murdering hundreds of young women in a sadistic quest for eternal youth? Or was she a powerful noblewoman caught in a web of political conspiracies and misogynistic rumors designed to strip her of power and wealth?

Join us as we sift through centuries-old testimonies, delve into the folklore that immortalized her, and confront the blood-soaked legends head-on. Is Elizabeth Bathory a monstrous murderer — or a misunderstood victim of history's darkest game of thrones?

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Resource: "No Blood in the Water", Rachel Bledsaw : https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/etd/135/

Some episodes can't stay buried… and this one refuses to stay dead. Originally aired in Season 1, we're resurrecting our unnerving interview with real-life exorcist Bishop James Long. From cursed relics and ancient rites to the chilling details of a priest’s very first exorcism—this episode dives deep into the shadows of demonology and the battle between good and pure evil. Consider this your warning and don't forget to say, Negative Energy is not allowed before you give this one a listen.

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