The True History of Elizabeth Bathory: The Blood Countess
She's been called The Blood Countess and the first female serial killer, but what is the truth? This feminist take on European history will question the horror story as learners use evidence to draw their own conclusions.
Mary Probst
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(84)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Elizabeth Bathory is known as The Blood Countess of Transylvania. She's found over and over again on Halloween history and scary true story lists. But are the tales true? Did she really kill young women and bathe in their blood? Is she truly Bram Stoker's inspiration for the tale of Dracula? We'll never know for sure, but we can make guesses based on the historical evidence. In this course, learners will participate in an interactive lesson through Nearpod. We'll explore Elizabeth's background, the accusations made against her, and the holes in her accuser's stories. This will consist of some lecture, with discussion questions and interactive slides throughout. Then, learners will practice some argument writing as we work to write a claim either accusing or defending Bathory of her crimes.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to describe the life of Elizabeth Bathory
Learners will be able to come to conclusions based on evidence
Learners will be able to write a clear and concise claim sentence
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Elizabeth Bathory was accused of torturing and murdering young women in her care and bathing in their blood. This will come up as we discuss her story. The violence will not be glorified or dwelt on, but please ensure your learner is ready for this discussion.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
"The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory" by the Noble Blood podcast
Joined June, 2020
4.8
84reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University
I have a degree in English Education from Brigham Young University, where I took many history classes as part of my training. I have many years of experience teaching in the classroom and online and love sharing my passion for history with learners.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-10 learners per class
