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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).
Episodes
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Special Edition: Interview with James Peacock from The Queen Anne Boleyn Society
We have a special guest! In this unique episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with the one and only James Peacock. James is the manager and founder of one…
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Wanted Over the Wireless | Dr. Crippen
The notorious case of Dr. Crippen is that of transatlantic proportions. He was a homeopathic American doctor in the early 20th century who moved to London with…
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Let Them Eat (more) Cake... Again... | Marie Antoinette
We are back with season 4! And what better way to kick off a new season than by re-doing our first episode? Queen Marie Antoinette is easily one of the most…
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And Her: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days' Queen (Part II)
Our season 3 finale comes to a close with recounting the final days of Lady Jane Grey and her fellow supporters. In part one of this episode, we discussed…
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And Her: Lady Jane Grey, the Nine Days' Queen (Part I)
You may think you know all of the kings and queens of the Tudor Dynasty. We know King Henry VIII had 3 children, all of whom made their way to the throne at…
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The Cutting Edge Chemist | Antoine Lavoisier
Few may recognize his name, however, we owe much of our modern chemistry to Antoine Lavoisier, a chemist who revolutionized science in the 18th century. While…
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Torture Gone Askew | Anne Askew
During the final years of King Henry VIII's reign, Catholics were in charge and Protestantism was illegal. Despite this danger, Anne Askew very proudly and…
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Keeping Up With the Medici's | the Pazzi Conspiracy
Florence, Italy during the Renaissance was an era of lavish art, scientific discoveries, and powerful families. The wealth and popularity of the Medici family…
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"The Most Wretched of All" | Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex
Tudor monarchs are notorious for executing their lovers, and it didn’t stop with King Henry VIII. In full Tudor fashion, Queen Elizabeth I dappled in romance…
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Livin' La Vida Voodoo | Affaire de Bizoton
Voodoo (also known as Vodou or Vundun) is an ancient practice that has gone back over 6,000 years with origins from West Africa. While perhaps a very…
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The Three Reigns of Queen Brunhilda
Brunhilda of Austrasia was Queen Consort of the Merovingian age from 575 - 613 AD. She was a fierce and brave leader of the Frankish dynasty, despite having to…
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The Unlucky Knight of Friday the 13th | The Knights Templar
The myths and legends of the Knights Templar goes back almost a century. At their peak of power, these glorious and brave heroes escorted pilgrims through the…
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Lions and Tigers and Bears... Oh Sh*t! | Roman Colosseum
Let's start with saying the ancient Romans loved a good halftime show. Very similar to modern day sporting events, it involved large stadium seating, great…
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The Nazi's Painted the White Rose Red | Sophie Scholl
Sophie and Hans Scholl were brother and sister who shared more than blood, but a passionate hatred towards the Nazi's during their rise to power. As two young…
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Devil at the Murder Castle | H.H. Holmes
H.H Holmes is one of America's oldest serial killers who met his fate with an excruciating hanging. While he confessed to 27 murders, historians believe there…
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Burnt to a Cosmic Crisp | Giordano Bruno
Giordano Bruno was an Italian philosopher born too early for his time. Despite starting his early career as a monk, he quickly traded out his priesthood attire…
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Oh, and Parliament, You’re Fired | Charles I
Charles I was the first and only king of England to be found guilty of high treason and executed for his crimes. This outcome was especially a shock to poor…
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Interview with Rebecca Larson: A Special Edition Episode on Thomas Seymour
SPECIAL EDITION! Rebecca Larson, owner of the website and podcast Tudors Dynasty, shares her expertise on the very notable Thomas Seymour. Rebecca sheds light…
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"The Time Will Come - I, Anne Boleyn" (Part 2)
The time has finally come. On May 19, 1536, Queen Anne Boleyn was guided to a scaffold at the Tower of London and was the first queen in history to be publicly…
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"The Time Will Come - I, Anne Boleyn" (Part I)
"The time will come - I, Anne Boleyn". These are the words Anne Boleyn wrote in her Book of Hours, and the phrase could not be more fitting. History has become…
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Remember, Remember the 5th of November! | Guy Fawkes
Guy Fawkes may just be the baddest English Catholic around. His story has been re-told throughout history as the 'guy' who was caught red-handed and ready to…
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You Got Burked | William Burke & William Hare
In the early 1800s, the progression of medical discovery was thriving. However, doctors were running short on cadavers, which were necessary to dissect and…
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The Tale of Half-Hangit Maggie | Maggie Dickson
Maggie Dickson is a Scottish legend known not just for her trial and execution... but for what came after! This gal truly earned the nickname "Half-Hangit…
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The Defender of Mother Russia | Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya
Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya may have a complicated name, but, nonetheless, upheld the Soviet spirit in the midst of World War II. At the tender age of 18 years old…
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Beauty and the Bawd | Alice Tankerville
There have only been a few known attempted escapes from the Tower of London, but only one involved a rendezvous between a flirtatious woman and her jailer…
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Le Incompétent King: Louis XVI of France
King Louis XVI was ill-prepared to be king of France at the tender age of 19. He was, however, fully prepared to meet his fatal end at the guillotine. Hated by…
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Thomas More or Thomas Less?
Thomas More was not only one of King Henry VIII’s closest advisors in the Tudor court, but some would even argue his best friend. Henry wasn't known for being…
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The Exotic Dancer Who Knew How to Die | Mata Hari
During World War I the Germans and French had at least one thing in common: Mata Hari, the exotic dancer turned double agent. Her history as a seductive dancer…
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The Relapsed Heretic | Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc was only 17 years old when she led the French army into battle during the Middle Ages. After hearing prophetic messages from angels saying she…
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Russian Raiders & Rebels | Stepan Razin
If you thought Russian pirates didn't exist, think again, matey! Stepan Razin- or Stenka to his friends - was a rebellious leader of the Cossacks who raised a…
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The Woman From Hell | Elizabeth Sugrue
Elizabeth Sugrue, also known as Lady Betty or, even more foreboding, the Woman From Hell, led an interesting life. She was given the job as Ireland's first and…
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Season two is finally here! Some may say she's basic (not us, of course!), but love her or hate her, Catherine Howard was next up to the chopping block as King…
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The Red Queen of Scots: Part II | Mary, Queen of Scots
In our season finale, Megan and Elizabeth finish the terrifying story of Mary Queen of Scots. Queen Mary wasn't one to have good luck, and the events that…
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The Red Queen of Scots: Part I | Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary Queen of Scots was known to attract enemies since she was a young girl. From her upbringing in France to becoming Queen of Scotland, her life was not…
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Ketchum If You Can! | Tom "Black Jack" Ketchum
Tom "Black Jack" Ketchum was an unfortunate soul who robbed trains in the wild, wild west. Eventually, the law caught up with him and he was hanged in front of…
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Saint or Charlatan? | Elizabeth Barton
The Nun of Kent. The Holy Maid of Kent. And eventually...The Mad Maid of Kent. These were all nicknames for Elizabeth Barton, the young and spunky nun who…
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Welcome to Beheaded
Megan and Elizabeth here ready to talk about two of our favorite subjects: torture and execution. Who says history can't be fun, especially when we're chatting…
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A Fitting and Glorious End | Benito Mussolini
World War II was a dark time in Italy's history as they were under the grips of fascist leader and dictator Benito Mussolini. On April 28th, 1945 - just two…
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Pay the Cock and Drink the Hemlock | Socrates
Socrates: Greek hero, world-renowned philosopher, scholar, and apparently a very bad influence. So much so, in fact, he was sentenced to death for corrupting…
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Freeeeedom! | William Wallace
We know the story. We've seen the movie. But it's time to talk about the disturbing and gory details of William Wallace's execution: death by being drawn and…
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"I Am No Traitor" | Margaret Pole
"For traitors on the block should die; I am no traitor, no, not I!" Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, held onto her innocence until the very end. Not only…
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Death, Disfigurement, and One Verbal Warning | Pharaoh Ramses III's Conspirators
Ancient Egypt was well known for its zero-tolerance policy when it came to scandal and murder; especially with the murder of Pharaoh Ramses III. Elizabeth and…
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In the Dark of the Night | Romanov Family
The 300-year reign of the Russian Romanov family ended one very sad night with the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his whole family, including the mysterious…
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Boiling Point | Richard Roose
Double double, BOIL, and trouble. Megan and Elizabeth talk about one of the many Tudor era executions: Richard Roose. King Henry VIII lives up to his…
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Drunk Necks Don't Snap | Captain William Kidd
The tides are changing as Megan and Elizabeth sympathize with one of the most infamous and controversial pirate executions: Captain William Kidd. There may…
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Mean Girls of 1692 | Salem Witch Trials
"SHE'S A WITCH!!" Gossip, betrayal, and - of course - execution. And you thought getting along in the modern world was bad? Try surviving Salem, Massachusetts…
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Let Them Eat Cake | Marie Antoinette
In our first episode of Beheaded, go behind the story of Marie Antoinette's final days as she's tried for treason amidst the French Revolution. Royal, wealthy…