S5 Ep 16: Arsenic Poisoning: History’s Most Sophisticated Killers (Final in Poisoning Series)

Elle, Micaela, and their Googler Jerbil are back to geek out on poison — this time, the sneaky, silent assassin: arsenic. In this final chapter of their Poisoning Series, they uncover what arsenic actually is, where it’s hiding, and share some wild stories of accidental and intentional poisonings. From Napoleon’s rumored demise to Giulia Tofana’s deadly cosmetics and Scheele Green’s toxic legacy in the 19th century, it’s a dark and hilarious tour through history’s most notorious poisonings. Because who says death can’t be hilarious when it’s laced with science and a little bit of snark? Featuring the original song "Optimistic Misanthrope" by Micaela SuperstarBecome a Patron on our PatreonFollow us online: thebluntletters.com, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, DepopReferences: Arsenic PoisoningArsenic WikiNational Institute of Health: Arsenic ToxicityScheele’s Green: Why This Toxic Pigment Became PopularParis Review: Scheele’s Green, the Color of Fake Foliage and DeathGiulia Tofana: poisoner, murderer, saviour? Lewisite Wiki