The witchcraft scandal of 91 BCE

Accusations that buried wooden dolls were cursing Emperor Wu of Han led to mass executions and the Crown Prince's revolt and death in Chang'an.

91 BCE · 34.30, 108.88 · status: official

The account

The investigator Jiang Chong dug up the palace grounds; tens of thousands died before the emperor, too late, recognised the prince's innocence.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Liu Ju, Crown Prince Wei