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‘The Countess’ Removes the Sensationalism from Countess Bathory’s Story

Summary by Bloody Disgusting!
Complicated or Stilted? Jenn and I have reached the end of our month exploring texts on Countess Elizabeth (or Erzsebet) Báthory. The 17th century noble woman was accused of torturing and murdering young girls, but over time her crimes have taken on a life of their own. Listen to our primer on the historical figure. Did she really bathe in a bathtub of blood? Did she really kill 650 people? Did she consort with a witch? The answer is probably no…
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Bloody Disgusting! broke the news in on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
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