Welcome, my darlings, to the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity&#39;s most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy. Hosted by the delightfully devious queer queen, Joshua Waters.

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I first heard about Madame LaLaurie from American Horror Story Coven, my favorite season. Played by Kathy Bates, she gave the character depth and eventually some humanity. There was even a point when I felt sympathy for the character.The real Delphine deserves no sympathy, though! After researching her for this lesson, I learned that she really was a heartless monster.It’s no wonder people claimed that she was a demon.I wanted to learn what was real and what was made up about her crimes, and I’m sad to say most of what you’ve heard was true.So, let’s see if we can dust off her history and find out how anyone could have been so rotten. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

71: Madame Delphine LaLaurie

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Today’s lesson is about a man you’ve probably never heard of. He is yet another failed dictator who committed countless crimes against humanity and died before he could face judgment, Slobodan Milosevic, The Butcher of the Balkans.He was the former President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and, along with other leaders, started a deadly war that I hadn’t even heard of but was a living nightmare for those unfortunate enough to live there.Genocide, forcible deportation, murder, racial and religious persecution, inhumane acts, imprisonment, torture and extermination. The list of crimes is almost unending, and today, we shall see what we can learn from such a festering, rotten man and turn the evil he spewed into the world into something beneficial to us all.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

70: Slobodan Milosevic

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We have covered devils, monsters, kings, queens, and even a witch or two. But one thing we haven’t learned about is an angel…an Angel of Death, that is.That was the nickname of one of the cruelest doctors in all of history, Josef Mengele, the SS member who was like something out of a nightmare.Unfortunately, he was a flesh and blood man. In more ways than one!Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Magic Mind: They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code ROTTENTOTHECORE20 at checkout:You can claim it at: <a href="https://www.magicmind.com/rottentothecore" rel="nofollow">https://www.magicmind.com/rottentothecore</a>Support the show and join my community by becoming a Patron at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit me online at <a href="https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core.</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

69: Dr. Josef Mengele

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We all have egos, but the ego of a true king is unparalleled. It can be dangerous, reckless, and often deadly. This is especially true if you were one of his wives.King Henry VIII was a terrible king who used manipulation, intimidation, and England&#39;s money to nearly bankrupt his kingdom. Along the way, he killed thousands of people, including two of his wives.Let&#39;s take a closer look at his history and learn about the life of this rotten man.Magic Mirror on the wall, who it the most rotten one of all?Find us on all podcasting platforms <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/Rotten" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a>Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Cor</a>e Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

68: King Henry VIII

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Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary!The story of Bloody Mary has become a popular legend. She is often depicted as a vengeful spirit named Mary who haunts people who say her name three times while looking into a mirror.Queen Mary I was the first ruling Queen of England. She was a devout Catholic and wanted to restore Catholicism in England, which had become Protestant under her father, King Henry VIII.She was determined to achieve this goal by any means necessary, including burning Protestants at the stake if they refused to convert to her faith.This earned her the nickname &#34;Bloody Mary.”Let&#39;s look at the life legend of Bloody Mary and uncover the secrets she keeps in her mirror.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

67: Bloody Mary

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I absolutely love planning and organizing events. I take great pride in being able to control every aspect of the process and bring my vision to life. I am a stickler for efficiency and always aim to find the most effective way to execute my plans. I leave no stone unturned and always have backup plans in place, just in case something unexpected happens.It never occurred to me that there was a dark side to planning, and our lesson today is about a man named Adolf Eichmann, who helped Hitler streamline the Holocaust by making concentration camps more efficient killing machines.Let’s learn how an innocent child could grow into one of the deadliest planners in history.Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all? Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

66: Adolf Eichmann

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Timothy McVeigh, the topic for our lesson today was what my biggest fear for my adult life would be: a man who grew up in a rural town, with his grandma as one of his only friends, who turned into a horribly rotten man and eventually hurt a lot of innocent people.He is responsible for the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, and today, we will learn all about his life, find out what inspired him, and hopefully, learn something from him that we can use to better the world. Let’s go!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Cor</a>e Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

65: Timothy McVeigh

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Our lesson today is about a spoiled bully brat of a boy who grew to become the dictator of Cuba and was responsible for the deaths of tens of thousands of his people. He may have wanted the best for his people, but he went about getting it in every wrong way imaginable. So, let&#39;s refer to my mirror and learn all about the life of Fidel Castro—our Rotten Man of the Week. Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

64: Fidel Castro

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In this lesson, we will delve into the life of a man who held some troubling beliefs about women.As we peel back the layers of his story, we&#39;ll uncover some shocking truths about his treatment of his family.Despite his artistic brilliance, his loved ones were seen as nothing more than suffering muses who existed solely to inspire his creative masterpieces.Get ready to discover the rotten side of a celebrated artist, Pablo Picasso.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">Patreon.</a>Visit me <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">online.</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

63: Pablo Picasso

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If there is one thing I loathe, it&#39;s entitlement! I am happy to assist you with anything, but when someone demands and expects it, you can see yourself out!The villainous character in our lesson today is the embodiment of entitlement and the originator of sadism - the Marquis de Sade!Get it, Sade, Sadism! Here my Baptist traumatized butt just thought it was from Satan!I never imagined sadism was born from a spoiled aristocratic man-child!We should have known!Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a>Episode Sponsor: Head to <a href="http://Factormeals.com/rotten50" rel="nofollow">Factormeals.com/rotten50</a> and use code ROTTEN50 to get 50% OFF. Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

62: Marquis de Sade

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Do not shed any tears for the devil, for he is not real. The true embodiment of wickedness resides within the human heart and is shown to us by my magical mirror.The man in our lesson today was so vile that he was given the nickname Dr. Satan. But even the devil wasn&#39;t as cruel and conniving as this man.Throughout his life, he engaged in deceitful, fraudulent, and violent behavior, leading up to his untimely demise by guillotine.Although it may have been the conclusion of his tale, let&#39;s uncover the valuable lessons we can learn from the rotten life of Dr. Marcel Petiot.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

61: Dr. Satan

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E equals MC squared, but Albert Einstein&#39;s actions made him equal to or greater than Rotten!As I gazed into Albert&#39;s life, the phrase &#34;ignorance is bliss&#34; kept popping into my head, but I quickly realized that bliss doesn&#39;t teach us much.We can learn a lot from one of the greatest minds of all time, even from his mistakes.No, I’m not talking about his hair or preference for open-toed leather sandals.I am determined to gain a clear understanding of his character and how he treated his loved ones.So I&#39;ll do what the government did after he died and take a slice out of his prefrontal cortex and see what rotten things lay hidden.Magic mirror on the wall, who is the most rotten one of all?Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

60: Albert Einstein

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It’s no surprise that we know a dictator here on Rotten when we see one. This is a special one in the fact that he passed his title to his son and now his grandson, who is the current leader of North Korea! They’ve convinced their subjects that they are basically gods and don’t have brown stars or even need to defecate!They’ve kept much of their deeds hidden, so let’s see if my magic mirror can see what is forbidden in the life and dictatorship of Kim Il-Sung!Visit me <a href="https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/" rel="nofollow">online.</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

59: Kim Il-sung

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Humans are always looking for someone to admire. Sometimes, it’s a god, a celebrity, or someone influential from the past. I look up to Saint Dolly Parton and Eartha Kitt. During the Great Depression, there were some movie stars who garnered attention, but the real stars of the time were gangsters! We’ve learned about several of them already, but the biggest, baddest of them all was John Dillinger, the most famous bank robber in U.S. history. He not only robbed over twenty-four banks, but he also stole the hearts of the world, too…aside from maybe J. Edgar Hoover, who created a task force to find him. Let’s peer into the past and see what we can learn from the rotten &amp; handsome man, John Dillinger.<a href="https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/" rel="nofollow">https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/rotten/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

58: John Dillinger

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We all know the work of Roald DahlHe gave the world characters like Willy Wonka and, my personal favorite, Matilda. But from the same mind came child killing witches and, more notoriously, Trunchbull. His writings are often accompanied with sadness suffering, and often paint women in an unflattering light, aside from Miss Honey.Let&#39;s take a peek beyond the pages of another famous children&#39;s author, and find out why his own wife dubbed him Rolled the Rotten, a more than well deserved nickname.Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a>﻿Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

57: Roald Dahl: Roald the Rotten

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Experience the fascinating and controversial life of Henry Ford in this eye-opening lesson. Discover how Ford revolutionized the automotive industry with his innovative assembly line, allowing for the mass production of the iconic Model T. Learn about his groundbreaking decision to pay workers a minimum wage and reduce their work hours, which transformed the lives of many and changed the structure of society. But behind the scenes, Ford&#39;s dark side is revealed, as he harbored racist and anti-Semitic beliefs. Uncover his connection to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, and his brutal treatment of union organizers.Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a>Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a>Episode Sponsor:<ul><li>Head to <a href="http://factormeals.com/Rotten50" rel="nofollow">FACTORMEALS.com/Rotten50</a> and use code Rotten50 to get 50% off!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

56: Henry Ford: The Dark Side of an Automotive Icon

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In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster and how they ultimately found the strength to stand up and fight back. From his rise to power in the entertainment industry to his downfall and subsequent legal battles, we uncover the shocking truth behind Weinstein&#39;s actions. Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">online.</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster...

In this episode, we delve into the dark and disturbing story of Harvey Weinstein, a once powerful and influential film producer whose reign of terror came crashing down. We explore the real-life horrors that women faced at the hands of this monster and how they ultimately found the strength to stand up and fight back. From his rise to power in the entertainment industry to his downfall and subsequent legal battles, we uncover the shocking truth behind Weinstein's actions. Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online.</a>

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55: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein: A Rotten Lesson in Power and Abuse

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Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured. Today’s lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live. Nevertheless, I feel that there is a lesson we can learn from the life of Billy the Kid. Let’s find out what it is! Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">online.</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured.

Today’s lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live.

Nevertheless, I feel...

Some of our lessons were about people who were born rotten; others were made rotten due to some trauma they endured. Today’s lesson is about a young man whom I believe was rotten because it was the only way he knew how to live. Nevertheless, I feel that there is a lesson we can learn from the life of Billy the Kid. Let’s find out what it is! Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online.</a>

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54: Billy the Kid

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Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how Seville&#39;s charitable contributions masked his predatory nature and the devastating impact he had on countless children. From his rise to fame to the shocking revelations after his death, this episode uncovers the truth about a man who used his power and influence to hide his misdeeds. Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">online.</a> Podcasts you heard in this episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.livelaughlarceny.com/" rel="nofollow">True Crime Larceny</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/hiddenstaircase/" rel="nofollow">The Hidden Staircase</a> </li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how...

Discover the shocking truth about a familiar face from UK television in this gripping episode of Rotten to the Core. Join host Joshua Waters as he delves into the life of Jimmy Savile, a beloved TV personality and DJ who hid a dark secret. Learn how Seville's charitable contributions masked his predatory nature and the devastating impact he had on countless children. From his rise to fame to the shocking revelations after his death, this episode uncovers the truth about a man who used his power and influence to hide his misdeeds. Support the show on <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Patreon.</a> Visit us <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online.</a> Podcasts you heard in this episode: <ul><li><a href="https://www.livelaughlarceny.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">True Crime Larceny</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/hiddenstaircase/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hidden Staircase</a> </li></ul>

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53: Jimmy SaVILE

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Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist. We are all of one Earth, and it sickens me that imaginary lines that have been created to divide us from one another. There have been countless people throughout history and today who feel the opposite, and we’ve covered some of them here. Today’s lesson is about the deadliest king in all of history, and that’s saying something. His crimes against humanity are on par with that of Hitler, but I had never heard about him. His name was King Leopold II, and he was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. During that time, he was responsible for the murder of over ten million people in the Congo Free State, and it made him the richest man in the world during his lifetime. Grab those lanterns, and let’s learn about how money is the root of all evil. Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" rel="nofollow">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a> Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" rel="nofollow">Rotten to the Core</a> Episode Sponsor: <ul><li>Head to <a href="http://factormeals.com/Rotton50" rel="nofollow">FACTORMEALS.com/Rotton50</a> and use code Rotton50 to get 50% off!</li></ul> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist.

We are all of one...

Racial injustice is an ever-looming shadow that clings to our world. It has been happening since the first of mankind gained sentience and even with all of the time and history to learn better. Ignorance and racism still exist. We are all of one Earth, and it sickens me that imaginary lines that have been created to divide us from one another. There have been countless people throughout history and today who feel the opposite, and we’ve covered some of them here. Today’s lesson is about the deadliest king in all of history, and that’s saying something. His crimes against humanity are on par with that of Hitler, but I had never heard about him. His name was King Leopold II, and he was the King of Belgium from 1865 to 1909. During that time, he was responsible for the murder of over ten million people in the Congo Free State, and it made him the richest man in the world during his lifetime. Grab those lanterns, and let’s learn about how money is the root of all evil. Support the show at <a href="http://patreon.com/itsrottentothecore" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://Patreon.com/itsrottentothecore</a> Visit us online at: <a href="https://www.itsrottentothecore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rotten to the Core</a> Episode Sponsor: <ul><li>Head to <a href="http://factormeals.com/Rotton50" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FACTORMEALS.com/Rotton50</a> and use code Rotton50 to get 50% off!</li></ul>

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52: Leopold II

Welcome, my darlings, to Rotten to the Core, the enchantingly sinister history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This award-winning podcast shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true...

Welcome, my darlings, to the *enchantingly sinister* history podcast that weaves dark tales of humanity's most infamous characters and events. This *award-winning podcast* shall bewitch you with wickedly captivating stories of true crime and the shadowy corners of history, exploring the twisted desires that drive these rotten souls to the brink of infamy.

Hosted by the *delightfully devious* queer queen, Joshua Waters.