Showing results for "Poisons" in History

Focusing for the first time on why attorney general Robert F. Kennedy wasn’t killed in 1963 instead of on why President John F. Kennedy was, Mark Shaw offers a stunning and provocative assassination theory that leads directly to the family patriarch, Joseph P. Kennedy. Mining fresh information and more than 40 new interviews, Shaw weaves a spellbinding narrative involving Mafia don Carlos Marcello; Jack Ruby (Lee Harvey Oswald’s killer); Ruby’s attorney, Melvin Belli; and, ultimately, the Kennedy brothers and their father.

Weapons of biological and chemical warfare have been in use for thousands of years, and Greek Fire, Poison Arrows & Scorpion Bombs, Adrienne Mayor's fascinating exploration of the origins of biological and unethical warfare, draws extraordinary connections between the mythical worlds of Hercules and the Trojan War, the accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides, and modern methods of war and terrorism.

A National Book Award finalist for this epic work, Adrienne Mayor delivers a gripping account of Mithradates, the ruthless visionary who began to challenge Rome’s power in 120 B.C. Machiavelli praised his military genius. Kings coveted his secret elixir against poison. Poets celebrated his victories, intrigues, and panache. But until now, no one has told the full story of his incredible life.

In the fall of 1961, KGB assassin Bogdan Stashinsky defected to West Germany. After spilling his secrets to the CIA, Stashinsky was put on trial in what would be the most publicized assassination case of the entire Cold War. The publicity stirred up by the Stashinsky case forced the KGB to change its modus operandi abroad and helped end the career of Aleksandr Shelepin, one of the most ambitious and dangerous Soviet leaders.

On a steamy Monday evening in 1900, New Orleans police officers confronted a black man named Robert Charles as he sat on a doorstep in a working-class neighborhood where racial tensions were running high. What happened next would trigger the largest manhunt in the city’s history, while white mobs took to the streets, attacking and murdering innocent black residents during three days of bloody rioting. Finally cornered, Charles exchanged gunfire with the police in a spectacular gun battle witnessed by thousands.

The story of an infamous poison that left toxic bodies and decimated wildlife in its wake is also a cautionary tale about how corporations stoke the flames of science denialism for profit. The chemical compound DDT first earned fame during World War II by wiping out insects that caused disease...

Uncover the dark allure of poison and immerse yourself in the world of intrigue and mystery with 'Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries' by Charles Thompson. Join us as we explore the captivating stories behind notorious poisonings, from historical figures to unsolved mysteries. This captivating audio experience will take you on a journey through the twisted motives, hidden secrets, and chilling consequences of poison. Whether you're fascinated by true crime, enjoy exploring the depths of human psychology, or seek to unravel enigmatic tales, 'Poison Romance and Poison Mysteries' is a must-listen...

People Of Interest Start Our News! Welcome to Poison Culture where we dig deeper into conversations with influential people in our community about the light and dark sides of life.

Il est « le poison de Poutine », l’opposant au président russe le plus déterminé et le plus connu. En août 2020, il a failli mourir empoisonné. Aujourd’hui, il survit dans une prison de haute sécurité. Que sait-on sur son empoisonnement ? Qui est Alexeï Navalny, star des réseaux sociaux, héros pour certains, nationaliste aux relents racistes pour d’autres, suppôt de l’Occident selon les autorités russes ? Doit-on craindre la Russie ? Eléments de réponse dans cette série réalisée par quatre journalistes de l’AFP basés à Moscou et Paris et nourrie par des ...

A History of Biological and Chemical Warfare

The Passion to Poison podcast is an exploration into life's transitions through the unique perspectives of amazing guests - actors, musicians, business professionals, survivors, and everyday people.

In this beautifully illustrated book that's Song of Achilles meets Secret Life of Trees, readers will discover the plants cultivated by the Greek Gods–many of which can still be experimented with today–for a myriad of uses. In Greek mythology, plants were used for tools, intoxication...

With piercing insight into the current debates over free speech, censorship, and Big Tech’s responsibilities, Richard L. Hasen proposes legal and social measures to restore Americans’ access to reliable information on which democracy depends. In an era when quack COVID treatments and bizarre QAnon theories have entered mainstream, this book explains how to assure both freedom of ideas and a commitment to truth.