Poison In Athens

Author: Margaret Doody

It is the autumn of 330 BC, and three law cases are exciting Athens. Ergokles’ case against the wealthy Orthoboulos for malicious wounding seems to come out well for the dignified man, but shortly afterwards he is found dead of poison, evidently hemlock. His second wife is accused of the crime, and her trial for poisoning sets Athens at odds, as sympathies divide. Her step….Read More

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