Sneaking out of a convent to rescue your girlfriend and sword fighting 3 men at once sounds ridiculous, but Julie d'Aubigny lived a life of pure chaos- even getting pardoned by King Louis XIV twice. See how this 1600s icon lived her best life in this weird history documentary.

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⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:

00:00 - Early Life & The Marseille Opera Debut

03:07 - The Convent Fire & Fiery Escape

05:17 - Dumesny's Ambush & The Triple Duel

07:56 - Opera Stardom & The Role of Clarinde

10:06 - Tragic Love, Retirement & Lasting Legend

🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:

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‼𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:

Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.

⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:

This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.

🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:

All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:

Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)

Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)

-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --

📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆

• "Journal du marquis de Dangeau; 1661-1715" - Château de Versailles (2026)

• Alan Westby, "Julie d'Aubigny: La Maupin and Early French Opera" - Los Angeles Public Library (2017)

• Jim Burrows, "Is it True? The Convent Incident" - La Maupin, Mistress of the Sword (2025)

• Camille Rogers, "Playing Queer and Performing Gender at the Turn of the Eighteenth Century: The Unconventional Life, Voice, and Body of Julie D’Aubigny Maupin" - University of Toronto (2023)

🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬

Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.

Thanks for watching!

Please subscribe to catch our next episode!

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Was she history's most diabolical countess, or the victim of a ruthless political frame job? See the ACTUAL evidence against Elizabeth Báthory and separate 1600s propaganda from reality in this weird history documentary as we unpack the facts of her dark legend.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - The Blood Countess Myth vs. Historical Reality03:12 - Servant Cruelty Allegations & The 1602 Letter05:05 - György Thurzó’s Investigation & The 650 Victims Legend08:52 - The Čachtice Castle Raid & Tortured Servant Confessions14:11 - Origin of the Blood Bath Legend & László Turócsi16:16 - The September 1610 Will & Financial Motives18:23 - Political Liability & The Final Historical Verdict🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• "Journal du marquis de Dangeau; 1661-1715" - Château de Versailles (2026)

• Alan Westby, "Julie d'Aubigny: La Maupin and Early French Opera" - Los Angeles Public Library (2017)

• Jim Burrows, "Is it True? The Convent Incident" - La Maupin, Mistress of the Sword (2025)

• Camille Rogers, "Playing Queer and Performing Gender at the Turn of the Eighteenth Century: The Unconventional Life, Voice, and Body of Julie D’Aubigny Maupin" - University of Toronto (2023)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.#WeirdHistory #HistoryDocumentary #WomensHistory #HistoryPodcast #DarkHistory #HistoryUncovered #HiddenHistory #WomenInHistory #CursedVoices

Trapping a Duke in his own castle to steal his entire realm will definitely earn you a notorious nickname. See how 'Wicked Margot' pulls off one of the most audacious, high-stakes betrayals in medieval French history in this weird history documentary about Marguerite de Clisson.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 – Introduction and family background.03:59 – Marguerite's marriage and the staircase confrontation.06:40 – Her husband's death and the inheritance/Montcontour lawsuits.10:50 – The 1420 kidnapping plot.13:20 – The military siege, collapse, and historic fallout.🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• Michael Jones, "Marguerite de Clisson, comtesse de Penthièvre, et l’exercice du pouvoir" - University of Nottingham (2012)• Marjolaine Lémeillat, "John and Oliver of Brittany, earls of Penthièvre and viscounts of Limoges (1384-1433)" - Annales de Bretagne et des Pays de l'Ouest (2019)• Archives de Bretagne, Tome 5: Lettres et Mandements de Jean V, Duc de Bretagne, de 1407 à 1419 (1890)• Laurence Moal, "La guerre de Succession de Bretagne (1341-1364)" - Bécédia (2020)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

When the most famous "Witchfinder" in history uses an elderly woman to build his terrifying reputation, an entire country spirals into hysteria. This unhinged history documentary reveals how the tragic trial of Elizabeth Clarke ignited England’s most infamous 1640s witch panic.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts?

SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - The Trial of Elizabeth Clarke & Matthew Hopkins01:45 - Civil War Anxiety & The Manningtree Accusations03:45 - Sleep Deprivation & Demonic Familiar Confessions06:00 - Satan's Gentleman Disguise & The Interrogation07:45 - Colchester Castle Dungeons & The Chelmsford Executions10:10 - The Discovery of Witches FAQ & Lasting Legacy🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• Montague Summers, "The Discovery of Witches: A Study of Master Matthew Hopkins, Commonly Call'd Witch Finder Generall" - Internet Archive (1928)• Matthew Hopkins, "The Discovery of Witches: In Answer to Severall Queries, Lately Delivered to the Judges of Assize for the County of Norfolk" - Project Gutenberg (1647; 2004)• Hannah Wilson, "Twisted Trials: Witchcraft in Essex" - Essex Police Museum (2021)• Wallace Notestein, "A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718" - Yale University (1908)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

When you outlive all your rivals but end up losing the final war, and STILL get turned into a legendary Valkyrie... welcome to early medieval Europe. Dive into this weird history documentary as Queen Brunhilda wages a 40-year royal feud that proved real-life history is crazier than fiction.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - Visigothic Royalty & Marriage to King Sigebert

03:00 - The Sister's Murder & The 50-Year Royal Blood Feud

06:58 - Standing Down Armies & The Treaty of Andelot

11:09 - Global Diplomacy, Papal Alliances & Chlothar II's Rise

15:36 - Brutal Execution & Becoming the Norse Valkyrie Legend🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• George Henry Needler, "Nibelungenlied: Translated into Rhymed English Verse" - Project Gutenberg (2015)• Nibelungenlied: UNESCO World Documentary Heritage Digital Scans - Badische Landesbibliothek Karlsruhe• Gregory of Tours, "The World of the Franks" - University of North Carolina Greensboro• Janet L. Nelson, "Queens as Jezebels: The Careers of Brunhild and Balthild in Merovingian History" - Cambridge University Press (2022)• Les Grandes Chroniques de France (MS Français 2608) - Gallica & Bibliothèque nationale de France (1390–1405)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

Selling your lands to buy warships and hunt down French nobles is PEAK revenge. See how Jeanne de Clisson became history's most feared pirate queen after the King eliminated her husband in today's weird history documentary.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - The Lioness of Brittany & Early Marriages 02:45 - The War of Succession & Olivier's Execution 05:00 - The Revenge Campaign & English Channel Piracy 07:30 - Treaty of Calais & Marriage to Walter Bentley 08:45 - Olivier Jr. & The Ultimate Family Plot Twist🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• Katrin E. Sjursen, "Pirate, Traitor, Wife: Jeanne of Belleville" - Palgrave Macmillan (2019)• Francisque Michel, Les Écossais en France, les Français en Écosse (Vol. 1) - Primary French Records (1862)• Anonymous, Chronique Normande du XIVe Siècle (Ed. A. & É. Molinier) - Primary 14th-Century Chronicle (1882)• "Jeanne de Clisson: French Women & Feminists in History" - Library of Congress Resource Guide🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

Running a secret poison ring for bougie aristocrats right under the nose of King Louis XIV is top-tier criminal genius. Dive into this weird history documentary as fortune teller Catherine Monvoisin (La Voisin) turns love potions and deadly poisons into Paris's most lucrative crime syndicate.👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - From Fortune Teller to Luxury Brand03:09 - The Poison Empire & Police Chief La Reynie04:55 - Drunken Party Confessions & The Burning Chamber09:23 - Black Masses & The Plot Against Louis XIV11:17 - Trial, Execution & Pharmaceutical Regulation🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• Benedetta F. Duramy, "Women and Poisons in 17th Century France" - Chicago-Kent Law Review (2012)• Mario Martin-Merino, "The Affair of the Poisons" (English Translation) - Academia.edu (2017)• François Ravaisson (Ed.), Archives de la Bastille: Documents Inédits (Vol. 6) - Primary French Records (1873)• Lynn Wood Mollenauer, Strange Revelations: Magic, Poison, and Sacrilege in Louis XIV's France - Penn State University Press (2007)• Madame de Sévigné, Letters of Madame de Sévigné to Her Daughter and Her Friends (Vol. 5) - Primary Letters (1811)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.

You know things are unhinged when an Empress steals food straight from the Pope, but this weird history documentary is full of scandals you won't see coming. See how Carlotta of Mexico goes from an ambitious 1800s noblewoman to a desperate Empress spiralling into paranoia. (Thanks, Napoleon.)👉👉 Love weird history podcasts? SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered history, royal scandals, and wild women's history every week!🚨 Content Warning: This episode includes themes involving death, tragedy, violence, and supernatural or potentially disturbing historical events.⏳ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:00:00 - The Downfall of Mexico's Empress Carlota 02:24 - Napoleon III & The Mexican Imperial Scheme05:31 - Succession Crisis & The Fall of the Empire 08:14 - Vatican Breakdown & The Hot Chocolate Incident11:30 - Gaslighting, Custody Battles & Bouchout Exile👑👑 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 👑👑🐈‍⬛ Katharina Kepler's Wild Witchcraft Trial ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HOdEwqelDp5loXU1B80J4?si=0f12a1c5fc8b4088🕯️ 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐅𝐅:Hey besties! We've got FREE history travel guides, our cool newsletter, podcast links, & more fun stuff here ➡️ https://linktr.ee/cursedvoicesPS- This channel is hard work, from researching and writing to filming and editing (and don't even get me started on how much caffeine is required...lol) Please consider buying me a coffee to fund future research! ➡️ https://buymeacoffee.com/cursedvoices‼ 𝐈𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 & 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞:Images and historical documents used in this video are public domain, Creative Commons licensed, or included under fair use for commentary, research, and educational analysis.⚖️ 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This video is presented for educational and historical storytelling purposes. While extensively researched, some interpretations reflect legend, folklore, or evolving historical narratives. If you have corrections or additional information, please reach out. We’d love to update and improve future episodes.🏆 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐬:All research, writing, editing, production, and content creation by:Jessica M. Lathrop, M.A. (Ancient & Classical History)Larry C. Lathrop, M.S. (Data Science + MBA)-- All content in this episode was created by real, human people. Thanks for supporting our channel! --📚 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐄𝐒 & 𝐅𝐔𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆• Sara Mariana Ramírez Mandujano, "Carlota de Bélgica: una interpretación en clave de género, 1857–1868" - Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2023)• André Bénit, "Analysis of an Epistolary Delirium: Charlotte of Belgium's 'Letters of Madness'" - Thélème: Revista Complutense de Estudios Franceses (2026)• M.M. McAllen, Maximilian and Carlota: Europe’s Last Empire in Mexico - Trinity University Press (2014)• Charlotte and Maximilian Collection (Digital Letters & Manuscripts) - Rice University)🏛️ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬Cursed Voices is a weird history podcast and history documentary series where I (Jess) dig into the forgotten stories of unhinged women in history, royal scandals, and the intriguing dark history that standard textbooks leave behind. From ruthless queens to chaotic historical mysteries, join me for the wildest, untold side of history every single week.Thanks for watching! Please subscribe to catch our next episode! 🔥Copyright © 2026 Cursed Voices Podcast. All rights reserved.