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Poisonings Throughout History: King Mithridates

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Collage with Mithridates VI Eupator on the left and an antique honey jar on the right

King Mithridates is a well-known figure to historians of toxicology. He had a large library of toxin related essays and was said to use poisons on both his family members and rivals! Supporters of the king used mad honey to poison Roman soldiers during war.

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