The Dark Side of Rome: Curse Tablets and Ancient Magic

In ancient Rome, revenge wasn’t always taken in court—it was written into metal and buried for the gods to handle. Known as Roman Curse Tablets, these eerie artifacts have been discovered across the Roman Empire, revealing a hidden world of ancient magic, desperation, and everyday conflict. From stolen items in the bathhouses of Aquae Sulis to obsessive love spells and competition curses, Romans inscribed names onto lead tablets and called on underworld deities to punish their enemies. These weren’t rare rituals—they were a common part of life across the empire. In this episode of The Strange History...