"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 1

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"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 1

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Jan 5, 2021

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Hosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi are joined by "The Poisoner's Handbook" author and Pulitzer Prize recipient Deborah Blum.
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Jan 5, 2021

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Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time?

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"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 2: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Deborah Blum talks about her research with Criminalia. by Criminalia
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"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 1: Deborah Blum joins Criminalia to talk about her original research on trailblazing forensic science and toxicology. by Criminalia
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Marie Besnard: Good Lady of Loudun or Undertaker's Best Friend?: The most interesting thing about Marie Besnard might not actually be that she was accused of poisoning about a dozen people. by Criminalia
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Yes, You CAN Drink Charcoal: Happy Halloween From Criminalia: From unicorn horns to activated charcoal, in this episode, antidotes to poison take center stage. by Criminalia
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Who Wears the Pants? Sarah Emma Edmonds, That's Who: Sarah Emma Edmonds pretended to be a man, Frank Thompson, so she could enlist in the Army during the American Civil War -- not for financial or social gain, but to volunteer to fight for country she loved. by Criminalia
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Lydia Sherman: Connecticut's 'Lucrezia Borgia': Lydia Sherman poisoned, in total, her three husbands plus as many as eight children in her care. by Criminalia
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Belle Gunness: Comely Widow Who Wants You to Stay Forever: Belle killed an estimated 40 victims – possibly more – between 1884 and 1908. by Criminalia
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Lucrezia Borgia: Depraved Murderess, or Political Pawn?: It's believed Lucrezia Borgia notoriously rivaled her family members in jealousy, intrigue, and homicide -- but history may have it all wrong. by Criminalia
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"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 1

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