Aqua Tofana: Cosmetic of Killer Poison

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Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale. This week, your curator Zach has a tale or resiliency, cosmetics, and ... Murder
Imagine a potion so potent yet discreet that it could alter the very fabric of patriarchal society in Renaissance Italy. Our latest episode invites you to explore the shadowy corridors of history, revealing the life of Giulia Tofana, a woman who empowered others through her infamous concoction, Aqua Tofana. With a sprinkle of dark humor and a dash of intrigue, we unravel how this tasteless poison became a symbol of rebellion for women shackled by societal norms and tyrannical marriages.
Before the curtain falls, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our listeners, promising to stay connected online even as we take a brief hiatus until the end of January. Embrace the laughter, introspection, and touch of the supernatural that define this episode and remember to creep a real yard ball as we wish you a happy new year and a fulfilling journey ahead.
References:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IoJBV29zMg
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giulia_Tofana
• https://www.historiamag.com/giulia-tofana-poisoner-murderer-saviour/
• https://allthatsinteresting.com/aqua-tofana
• https://goldbio.com/articles/article/an-infamous-poison-makes-a-hopeful-cure?srsltid=AfmBOopIbGR7Kzai-JJ4Q1qptvXMjriYlffHFnYa8N_FSrxyYlXV2HjE
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqua_Tofana#:~:text=6%20External%20links-,Original%20creation,%2C%20and%20named%20after%2C%20Teofania.
• https://aspectsofhistory.com/giulia-tofana-power-poison/
• https://mikedashhistory.com/2015/04/06/aqua-tofana-slow-poisoning-and-husband-killing-in-17th-century-italy/

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