Arsenic
How did arsenic blur life and death in the past?
4.6 (27)
29 mins
Explore how arsenic moved from mines to medicine, and from household décor to murder weapons. Discover the cultural, legal, and medical confusion it caused, blending seamlessly into everyday life.
Ep 1:
Was Arsenic the Most Common Murder Weapon in 19th Century Europe?
Ep 2:
Was Arsenic Easy to Get in the 19th Century Compared to Other Poisons?
Ep 3:
How Did Arsenic Lead to Insurance Frauds in the 19th Century?
Ep 4:
Why Was Arsenic Used in Embalming During the 19th Century?
Ep 5:
Did Napoleon Die of Arsenic Poisoning?
Ep 6:
How Did Arsenic Detection End the Era of Silent Poisoning?
Ep 7:
Why Was Arsenic So Popular in 19th Century Homes and Fashion?
Ep 8:
Why Did People in the 19th Century Take Arsenic For Beauty and Health?
Discussions (12)
Samantha
Level 9 · 8 mo agoArsenic was basically aggressive estate planning.
Wyatt
Level 10 · 9 mo agoJones verified the wallpaper was toxic, but pretty sure stomach cancer is what actually killed him.
Christopher
Level 7 · 8 mo agoElemental arsenic isn't toxic, the oxides are.
