The Bon Vivant
The Polish nobleman Severin von Jaroszynski was a bon vivant par excellence. He was born…
The Cup of Hemlock
Even in ancient times, poison was used to eliminate enemies or simply unwanted people. One…
The Hostage Crisis
A hostage crisis that kept all of Germany on the edge of its seat took…
The Brutal Poachers
Poaching was punished as a serious crime until the mid-19th century, as hunting was reserved…
The poisonous mushroom
Even in ancient times, poison was a popular method for getting rid of unwanted people.…
The Poisonous Bride
The story of Marie Margarethe Beier—known simply as Grete—could easily have come straight out of…