Anne Brannen – Page 5 – True Crime Medieval

2. The Bloodfeast of Roskilde, Roskilde, Denmark 1157

Sveyn III of Denmark — Sveyn III of Denmark, from a 13th Century work

One of the three kings of Denmark attempted to get rid of the other two. He was only partially successful.

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1. Cangrande della Scala, Verona, Italy 1329

Cangrande della Scalla — Borde Carlos’s painting of Cangrande della Scala, from the late 19th Century

We start off with a poisoning. Because Michelle wanted a poisoning. And it’s Cangrande della Scala. Because Dante.

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