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A Victorian Dark Parade, Pt 3 | Ep 28
A Victorian Dark Parade, Pt 3 | Ep 28
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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
In this conclusion of our journey through the Victorian cult of death, we delve into the rise of post mortem photography, 19th century viewings and funerals, the rise in desire for corpse preservation, the birth of the garden cemetery, mourning wear and widows weeds, and the annoyance and perils of crepe, especially crepe veils. You'll also hear the tale of Percy Shelley's death, cremation and how his heart ended up in the desk of his widow, Mary Shelley. Additionally, we look into how the medieval cult of saints influenced the Romantics and Victorians. Death relics, hair art will also be explored, as well as an odd story of how one woman's dead husband ended up as parlor decor.
Released:
Jan 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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