Episode 44: Báthori Erzsébet the Blood Countess, Part 1

This week, Kirsten + Andrew explore the 400-year-old story of Báthori Erzsébet / Elizabeth Báthory, sometimes known as the Blood Countess, and whether she was really as evil as her mythos would have us believe. Be a doll. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and then rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge difference in getting the pod noticed. And we want to be low-key famous, TBH. If you really stan us, pick up some cool merch from the store or go on over to Patreon and become a backer. We’ll be doling out bonus eps, fun downloadables, Patreon exclusive merch, and merch discounts! Last but not least, follow us everywhere @mostfoulpod. We appreciate the hell out of you! Featured photo by Adam Gavlák via Unsplash. Episode Sources Days were a half-hour shorter when dinosaurs roamed the Earth 70 million years ago  Forvo.com  Nyírbátor – Wikipedia  House of Habsburg – Wikipedia  Báthory family – Wikipedia  Elizabeth Báthory – Wikipedia  Bathory, Elizabeth (1560–1614) | Encyclopedia.com  The Distinctive ‘Habsburg Jaw’ Was Likely the Result of the Royal Family’s Inbreeding | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine  The Blood Countess: 10 Facts About Elizabeth Báthory | History Hit  Elizabeth Bathory | Biography & Facts | Britannica Elizabeth Bathory – Death, Children & Facts – Biography Female Serial Killers: How and Why Women Become Monsters