Beheaded
Torture. Execution. Death. Listen as two die-hard fans chat about some of history's most gruesome death sentences. From famous queens and kings to the uncommon names in history, no conviction will be left untouched. Try not to lose your head over this comical approach to the shocking and disturbing stories of treason and crime (whether found guilty or not).
Podcasting since 2019 • 94 episodes
Beheaded
Latest Episodes
Paramours and Poison | Madame Marie-Madeleine de Brinvilliers
Introducing Madame de Brinvilliers: devoted lover, enthusiastic poisoner, and a woman who could hold a truly impressive grudge. Her clever murder spree horrified Paris and helped ignite France’s obsession with secret poisons, eventually leading...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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1:08:46
Game of Roses | Richard Woodville
Richard Woodville was the unlikely courtier who rose from modest origins to become Earl Rivers and father of the Queen of England. In the real-life Game of Thrones that was the Wars of the Roses, Woodville climbed from being the son of a chambe...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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51:51
The Other Ptolemy Girl | Berenice IV
For over 2,000 years, Cleopatra has remained one of the most recognizable queens in history. Yet despite her fascinating life, Cleopatra’s older sister is often reduced to a footnote. This episode turns our attention to Berenice IV, one of the ...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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1:05:40
Special Edition Episode: Interview with Professor Suzannah Lipscomb
We are honored to welcome renowned historian, author, and television presenter Professor Suzannah Lipscomb for a very special interview. Known for her sharp insight into the lives of women throughout history, Suzannah joins us to discuss everyt...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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50:05
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 trial in Lancaster, England. But what they d...
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Season 6
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Episode 14
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59:45