Liz in Court

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Celebrate Poe - Episode 341 - Liz in CourtWell, today’s episode continues an examination of Elizabeth Nadasdy and what might be called her torture trial - probably full of half-truths and political lies.First, the belief that Count Ferenc Nádasdy played a role in introducing his wife, Elizabeth Báthory to acts of violence and torture is rooted in historical accounts and speculation, though it remains a debated topic among historians. Some sources suggest that Nádasdy may have encouraged Elizabeth's violent tendencies by presenting her with instruments of torture as gifts - the ultimate in kink. For example, he is said to have gifted her spiked gloves to punish servants, and as mentioned in an earlier episode,  restraining a young woman, covering her in honey, and leaving her to be attacked by insects for amusement.Nádasdy was a military commander who fought against the Ottoman Empire, a role that exposed him to the brutal realities of war. It is plausible that his experiences and attitudes toward violence influenced the environment within their household. During their time together, Elizabeth managed estates in areas frequently under threat of attack, which may have normalized harsh measures for discipline and control.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.