Prepare yourself for a night of gruesome amputations, crazy drug parties, and mental breakdowns. So, sharpen those knives and put on your best blood-soaked apron as we dissect the Victorian Surgical Revolution. The Victorian Slang word of the d

The Ghosts of Christmases Past

Dec 30th, 2020 14m 5s

The Christmas tradition of sharing ghost stories was beloved by many in Victorian England. So, put on your warmest clothing as we explore a Victorian mid-winter, when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Where ghosts roa

Slinging Ink: The Victorian Tattoo Craze

Dec 2nd, 2020 23m 55s

Roll up your sleeves, and let’s carve into the Victorian’s fascination and love for tattoos- that crossed both class and gender divides, empowering men and women alike to live their best lives and turn their bodies into living, breathing works

Tales of the Resurrectionist: Medicine, Money & Murder

Nov 12th, 2020 29m 32s

Tonight's episode will be about the noble art of bodysnatching... with some murder and mayhem thrown in for good measure. There will be tales of graveyard hi-jinks, friendships to die for, and close curtain calls with death. So, please grab you

Happy Hallowe'en

Oct 25th, 2020 21m 7s

Tonight, do I have a trick or treat, for you! I’ll be carving my way into all the juicy bits and bobs that make up a Victorian Halloween. If you’re ready for a night of fiery fruity fun, then look no further. There’s a bowl of flaming raisins w

Memento Mori

Oct 11th, 2020 18m 44s

Death, Daguerrotypes, and Posing Stands, Oh My! Tonights episode is all about the wonderfully disturbing world of postmortem photography. So grab a spoon to lift up those eyelids as we explore death in all of its copper-coated glory and expose

Feast of Blood

Sep 27th, 2020 20m 38s

Grab a lantern to light the way, as we explore the gory and gothic world of Penny Dreadfuls. Meet creatures that slash people to bits, murderous bakers, killer vampires, and unscrupulous neer-do-wells. The Victorian slang term of the day is sur

Who Wants the Redhead?

Sep 12th, 2020 13m 45s

Tonight we will be heading to the Victorian Market place! Not to buy food...but rather to sell our (no-longer loved) ones. So, if you have a not-so-special someone who has been driving you batty during this pandemic, feel free to throw a rope a

Spirits and the Supernatural

Aug 30th, 2020 15m 25s

Prepare yourself for an evening of mesmerism, crystal-gazing and ghostly possession. Please join hands as we call upon some friendly phantoms to find out why the Victorians were so fascinated with the spirit realm. Sources: Owen, Alex

Deadly Devotion

Aug 14th, 2020 18m 25s

Welcome to the strange and often deadly world of Victorian beauty. In this episode, you'll find out what some of the hidden and not so hidden) ingredients were in beauty products of the era, as well as, discovering a whole new meaning for the s

Mummies and Murder

Aug 2nd, 2020 16m 5s

Looking for a fun night in? Well, look no further because you are cordially invited to attend...a Mummy Unwrapping Party. -- Just a quick disclaimer, this episode will get a bit dark, because the Victorians were B-A-N-A-N-A-S. If you aren’t co

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