In 16th century Hungary the “Infamous Lady” Elizabeth Bathory allegedly tortured and killed hundreds of her adolescent servant girls, bathing in and drinking their blood to renew her youth and beauty. Or did she?
Show Notes
Trigger Warning: Descriptions of torture and violence
Elizabeth Bathory was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records as the most prolific female murderess. But what was the REAL story? Join us as we deep dive into Bathory’s history, dissect her crimes, and pinpoint where the line between fact and fiction began to blur.
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Researched, Written, Edited & Produced by Gabi Fiore
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