Ep. 96 - Master Poisoner of Rome

Arguably the first woman serial killer of all time, Locusta of Gaul was an expert in ancient poisons. From humble beginnings to skillful kingmaker, she earned her title of Imperial Poisoner after years of service to both Emperor Nero and his mother, Agrippina the Younger. 

Unfortunately, poison is a deadly game no person is immune to.

Let’s Mourn…

Sources:

Carlton, G. (2021, October 7). Meet Locusta of gaul, emperor Nero’s personal poison maker and perhaps history’s first serial killer. All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/locusta

Poisons, poisoning, and poisoners in Rome. https://www.ucl.ac.uk/. (n.d.). https://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucgajpd/medicina%20antiqua/sa_poisons.html#:~:text=Vegetable%20poisons%20were%20best%20known,)%2C%20yew%20extract%20and%20opium.

Wikimedia Foundation. (2024, May 29). Gauls. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gauls

Wright, J. (2021, November 1). Locusta of gaul: Rome’s imperial poisoner and possibly the world’s first serial killer. CrimeReads. https://crimereads.com/locusta-of-gaul-romes-imperial-poisoner-and-possibly-the-worlds-first-serial-killer/

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