May 12 2024 53 mins
This episode covers fascinating and tragic story of Margaretta Peter, a 19th-century Swiss woman born on Christmas day and whose religious fervor wreaked havoc on her followers and led to her own doom.
Listen now to uncover the truth behind Margaretta Peter's descent into madness and the gruesome end she met in her pursuit of religious ecstasy.
In the burning questions segment, Amy discusses the science behind what causes episodes of mass hysteria and Freya dives into the history of mental illness and how attitudes and treatment have developed over time.
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Listen now to uncover the truth behind Margaretta Peter's descent into madness and the gruesome end she met in her pursuit of religious ecstasy.
In the burning questions segment, Amy discusses the science behind what causes episodes of mass hysteria and Freya dives into the history of mental illness and how attitudes and treatment have developed over time.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/a-killer-podcast--4697592/support.