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In the chilly winter of 1604, in the Alsatian town of Strasbourg, snow blankets the rooftops and candlelight glows through frosted windows. Inside a home stands a fir tree adorned with paper roses, apples, and sweetmeats. This is the earliest recorded Christmas tree, a tradition destined to become a universal symbol of Christmas joy.

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Death was a constant shadow in the Victorian era. But faced with overflowing graveyards and rampant disease, the Victorians didn't just despair—they transformed grief into art.

They looked at the grim, crowded churchyards of their cities and asked a radical question: what if a cemetery wasn't just a place for the dead, but a beautiful, healing garden for the living?

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Content warning: This episode contains detailed descriptions of poisoning, historical murders, and gruesome physical symptoms. Listener discretion is advised.

From ancient assassinations to modern crimes, poisonous plants have quietly shaped history. They've toppled rulers, settled scores, and ironically, become life-saving medicines.

In today’s episode, we will unearth the sinister plants that turned ordinary hands into instruments of death.

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