From The Vault 🔐 — normally a member-only episode, unlocked this month for everyone. -- The Affair of the Poisons was a scandal involving black magic, murder, and deceit at the court of King Louis XIV of France. It all began with the discovery of a red leather trunk, and would go on to expose the desperation and moral decay behind the glitter of Versailles. - King Louis XIV and life at the French court - The role of mistresses in Louis XIV's court - Marie de Brinvilliers and the hospital poisonings - The death of Godin de Sainte-Croix reveals a scandal - La Voisin's role in Parisian witchcraft and poisonings - The investigation led by Gabriel Nicolas de La Reynie - The Chambre Ardente tribunal's secretive findings - Madame de Montespan allegedly plots against the King - How the scandalous affair was quietly covered up - The enduring legacy of 17th-century France's dark secrets 👉 Follow along with the interactive transcript, subtitles, and study pack — free, no registration required: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/affair-of-poisons -- 🔓 And if you’d like to unlock our entire catalogue (550+ episodes), along with interactive transcripts, instant translations, and study packs, check out membership at https://bit.ly/FromTheVault2025