"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 2

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"The Poisoner's Handbook" with Author Deborah Blum Pt. 2

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Jan 12, 2021

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Criminalia hosts Holly Frey and Maria Trimarchi continue their conversation with "The Poisoner's Handbook" author and Pulitzer Prize recipient Deborah Blum.
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Jan 12, 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

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