The Atlas Obscura Podcast

Bloody Island (Classic)

Oct 30, 2023
Discover the history and complexities of duels on Bloody Island, including a tragic tale of two men with bad eyesight killing each other. Explore the rules and codes of duels, a heated confrontation between lawyers Thomas Hart Benton and Charles Lucas, and the tragic story of forgiveness on Bloody Island.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 6min
2
A Deadly Duel on Bloody Island and the Complexities of Duels
05:31 • 1min
3
Duels, Manliness, and a Shocking Revelation
06:55 • 2min
4
A Duel on Bloody Island
09:16 • 2min
5
Tragic Story and the History of Bloody Island
11:07 • 5min