“The slaughter was awful. words cannot describe the scene. the poor, deluded black men would run up to our men, fall upon their knees and with uplifted hands scream for mercy, but they were ordered to their feet and then sho…
Francois’s ruthless streak saw him advance rapidly amongst the buccaneers, predominantly raiding Spanish colonists. He was even given command of a small ship by the Governor of Tortuga, L’Olonnais gained a fearsome reputatio…
When you hear the name Chanel, what comes to mind? For me, it’s the double C’s logo and the iconic little black dress; I love a great hat too! The world-famous brand has been around for decades. It seems to be the epitome of…
Magic Mirror on the wall, who are the most rotten ones of all? Hello my darlings and welcome to Rotten to the Core. Here we will scribe to the past and discover some rotten apples throughout our history. Have no fear my pret…
Jacques Mesrine just couldn't decide what type of negativity to spew into the world. So, he caused as much mayhem his twisted heart could come up with. Jacques would commit robbery, kidnapping, and even murder. Known as a ma…
What is in a hotdog? Join me on this episode about two different German killers who both ate and sold their victims meat. Grab the mustard because this episode has some bite to it. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, th…
There was nothing innocent about this Pope who drank the blood of children in an attempt to prolong his life. Join me as we discover more hidden truths in this disgraced Pontiff's bloodthirsty reign. This podcast is hosted b…
On today’s episode we are going to be learning about the judge who oversaw the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600’s. Even without any legal education, he would end up condemning 19 people to death by hanging and 1 man pressed to…
On this part-2 episode we will learn more about a Queen who is known as one of England’s greatest rulers. That doesn’t mean she still didn’t do some grim things, even when they caused her great emotional turmoil. “Heavy is t…
One of history's greatest leaders, Queen Elizabeth I lived a life that was far from a fairytale. Constantly on the lookout for danger, staying alive became a game she would master, well. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode,…
In the early Puritan colonies, the mere concept of homosexuality struck horror into the hearts of good, God-fearing men. Many thought that homosexuality was an impurity that could spread and eventually call down the fire and…
We've all seen the movie & read the book. Now let's find out the history of one of the most iconic women to appear on screen. She may have swept things under the rug, but I brought my white gloves to find all the hidden secr…
Mussolini would go from humble beginnings and into, in his words, “the most terrifying animal to ever have existed.” Only being second to Hitler and a few others such as Genghis Khan. This dictator would rise to power, only …
The tortured life of an artists and the crimes and murder that fed his inspiration. This podcast is hosted by Joshua Waters, the queer & sultry “Not so Evil Queen” -Visit us online at itsrottentothecore.com -Find us on all p…
Prostitute, pimp and witch doctor who would procure children for her affluent clientele in Barcelona and their vile desires. Once the innocent children were of no further use to her clients, she found new ways to sell their …
The Japanese have a saying “You have three faces, The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends and your family. The third face, however, you never show anyone. It is the truest refle…
To the Earl of Lucan, Irish potato famine horrors where so convincing of the urgent necessity of clearing the land. The land could not support the people, could never help the people; so, the people must go and he didn't car…
We all grew up being told by our loved ones to not talk to strangers, and to never go with them if they try to get you into their car. Some of us may have had a few close calls, but for some unlucky few they did fall prey to…
Do you believe a twelve year old could be Rotten to the Core and take the lives of other children after torturing them? Join me on this episode as we delve into the life, background and crimes of Jesse Pomeroy. The child mur…
“Poisoning her Passion! Jane Toppan confesses to killing thirty-one persons” read the headline on July 22, 1902, from the Clinton Morning Age newspaper. It would go on to describe how a seemingly caring nurse had purposely p…
What do we do when an opportunity comes knocking? Some of us may be hesitant and untrusting of things that seem too good to be true. While others jump at any chance to better their circumstances. Well, those are the type of …
