Megan Moore & Elizabeth Black

Beheaded

History EN ↓ 106 episodes

Torture. Execution. Death. Listen as two die-hard fans chat about some of history's most gruesome death sentences. From famous queens and kings to the uncommon names in history, no conviction will be left untouched. Try not to lose your head over this comical approach to the shocking and disturbing stories of treason and crime (whether found guilty or not).

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Megan Moore & Elizabeth Black

Episodes

Death, Disfigurement, and One Verbal Warning | Pharaoh Ramses III's Conspirators 26.12.2019 1:02:08

Ancient Egypt was well known for its zero-tolerance policy when it came to scandal and murder; especially with the murder of Pharaoh Ramses III. Elizabeth and Megan go back to one of the most archaic execution stories in history, using the evidence found from mummies to reveal what really happened in Ramses' harem. Don't worry, at least one person gets off with just a stern warning. Sup...

In the Dark of the Night | Romanov Family 08.12.2019 1:02:08

The 300-year reign of the Russian Romanov family ended one very sad night with the execution of Czar Nicholas II and his whole family, including the mysterious Anastasia. What better way to talk about this than with our very own, legit Russian (accent and all)? Megan, Elizabeth, and our VERY special guest star Elena talk about the tragic story of Anastasia and the last of the Romanov dynasty. Hate...

Boiling Point | Richard Roose 26.11.2019 1:00:37

Double double, BOIL, and trouble. Megan and Elizabeth talk about one of the many Tudor era executions: Richard Roose. King Henry VIII lives up to his reputation as being one of the most unforgivable kings by sentencing poisoners to be boiled to death. Richard Roose sets this example and gets boiled alive like a lobster. Support the show

Drunk Necks Don't Snap | Captain William Kidd 11.11.2019 53:47

The tides are changing as Megan and Elizabeth sympathize with one of the most infamous and controversial pirate executions: Captain William Kidd. There may just be enough proof here that drunk necks ARE harder to snap! Support the show

Mean Girls of 1692 | Salem Witch Trials 14.10.2019 54:13

"SHE'S A WITCH!!" Gossip, betrayal, and - of course - execution. And you thought getting along in the modern world was bad? Try surviving Salem, Massachusetts in 1692 where if you weren't popular, you were being sent to the gallows... as a witch. Listen as Elizabeth Black and Megan Moore give their take on 3 of the most well known Salem Witch Trial victims: Bridget Bishop, Rebe...

Let Them Eat Cake | Marie Antoinette 10.10.2019 50:03

In our first episode of Beheaded, go behind the story of Marie Antoinette's final days as she's tried for treason amidst the French Revolution. Royal, wealthy, and found guilty of all crimes. Support the show