Giulia Tofana is known for inventing the deadly (and untraceable) poison known as Aqua Tofana, which was the most feared cause of death by men living in Renaissance Italy. She exclusively sold her poisons to women trapped in abusive or loveless marriages, freeing them from their servitude and/or existence as their husbands' property.
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Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sam Eggers, Sara Gorsky, & Chloe Skye. This week, Jupiter Stone guests.
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Broads You Should Know is produced by Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone and edited by Chloe Skye
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