Are you a fan of true crime, forensic science, strange flora and fauna? Learn about all this and more as we cover venous creatures and poisonous plants, historical poisoning cases, and the science of the lethal compounds, spanning from ancient Rome to modern-day America. Alongside this, we’ll explore the rise of modern toxicology, the tools that forensic scientists and doctors use to identify toxins, and how studying poison’s effects helps scientists turn deadly weapons into life-saving medical treatments.

Explore the fascinating field of codes, ciphers, and cryptography – combining history, linguistics, math, and mystery. Learn about all manner of codes, from ancient secret messages and WWII codes to Kryptos and modern encryption. In this course, you’ll learn how to encode and decode famous ciphers and how code-breaking advanced to the present day. Whether you're a puzzle lover, a tech enthusiast, or just curious about digital security, get ready to crack the code!