What is this viral claim about medieval European women 'poisoning' their husbands daily? History behind internet’s dark discussion
Published on: Jan. 27, 2026, 7:30 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A viral story claims medieval European women poisoned husbands daily, giving an antidote at night. Historians say this practice never happened. Medieval Europe lacked the science for such precise poisoning. Similar tales appear in later folklore and popular culture, not medieval records. The story is a modern myth, not historical fact.
