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History’s Bloodstains

History’s Bloodstains

Written by: Nathan Pali
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History’s Bloodstains is a true crime and history podcast uncovering the murders, betrayals, and acts of violence that left permanent marks on civilization.

Long after monuments fade and empires fall, some crimes remain written in blood.

Each episode explores a real case from ancient and early history, telling the full story behind historical murders, political assassinations, poison plots, court conspiracies, and acts of betrayal that stained thrones, temples, battlefields, and dynasties. These are not rumors or legends—they are documented crimes preserved in ancient trials, chronicles, inscriptions, and eyewitness accounts.

Through narrative storytelling and historical sources, the show examines ancient true crime, power and violence, early justice systems, and the human motives behind history’s darkest acts: ambition, jealousy, revenge, fear, and the hunger for power.

This isn’t a sensational recap or casual history show. It’s a deep, atmospheric exploration of true crime in history, where every story reveals how violence quietly shaped politics, religion, dynasties, and the course of civilization.

If you’re fascinated by true crime, ancient history, murders in history, assassinations, poisoners, royal conspiracies, and the dark underside of the past—this podcast is for you.

History’s Bloodstains Some crimes fade. Some never wash away.

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Episodes
  • Invisible Death: The Poison Queen of Ancient Rome
    Jan 21 2026

    In a city obsessed with appearances, Locusta learned how to make murder look natural. This is the dark true story of Rome’s poison queen, her role in imperial assassinations, and why killing her never ended the fear.

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    16 mins
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