Historical Events tagged with "poisoning"
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Skripal Poisoning Sparks International Crisis
Former MI6 agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were poisoned with a Novichok nerve agent in Salisbury, England. The incident drew international attention due to the nature of the chemical used, believed to be developed by the Russian government. Responding to the UK’s accusation against Russia, multiple countries expelled Russian diplomats, causing a diplomatic rift and heightening tensions between Russia and the West.
Continue ReadingTragic Arsenic Poisoning in Bradford Sweets
Around 20 individuals in Bradford, England, succumbed to arsenic poisoning after mistakenly consuming sweets that had been contaminated with arsenic trioxide. This incident arose during a time when manufacturing processes lacked strict controls. The affected candies were likely meant for public sale, contributing to the widespread impact of this contamination. The tragedy highlighted significant deficiencies in food safety regulations at that time.
Continue ReadingGermanicus Dies Under Mysterious Circumstances
Germanicus, a prominent Roman general, succumbed to a sudden and mysterious illness while in Antioch, believing he had been poisoned by Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, the governor of Syria. Germanicus had previously ordered Piso to leave the province due to escalating tensions. His death was shrouded in suspicion and marked by political intrigue within the Roman Empire, as he was a popular figure and potential successor to the throne.
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