Unknown History with Giles Milton

50 Poison Special - A History of Russian Poisonings

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July 19, 2018 5:00am

10m

Welcome to Part 1 of a bonus Unknown History miniseries: The Poison Chronicles. Eleanor Herman, author of The Royal Art of Poison, discusses the history of poison as a political tool used over centuries. In this first segment, Herman explores the use of poison throughout Russian history.



Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book!

Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-a-history-of-russian-poisonings

Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869