Episode 10: Buried in Blood - The Truth and the Lies of the Blood Countess

Recorded August 30th, 2025** Explicit language used.You’ve all seen the AI shorts about the insane Countess who bathed in the blood of her murder victims. Well, what if we told you the real story was more depraved and horrid than those Facebook “Did You Know” viral posts, Fun fact they are false! What if we told you the truth was actually stranger than the fiction that most accept? Desi takes us on a roller coaster of a ride discussing the true story of Erzsebet Bathory, the Blood Countess. Bibliography LinkProduced, Edited, and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesneySpecial thanksLogo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart)Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto)and to listeners like you, thank you.P.S.: The historical analysis and perspectives shared in this podcast are our own and don't reflect the views of any academic institution. We (the Hystorians) aim to meet academic standards in our research and sourcing, but this is not a peer-reviewed or official scholarly production. It is meant to inform, explore, and entertain.