Ep. 9 - Dangerous and DEADLY Victorian Fashio...

In this episode, Genevieve will discuss the funeral industry of the 19th century and a few of her favorite death-centered professions that are no longer in high demand today, but were positively fascinating: funeral cookie bakers, corpse-watchers, mutes and professional mourners. ...  Show more

In this episode, Genevieve will discuss verifiable accounts of tragedies that many believe explain the hauntings of 2 London Underground stations: Bank and Farringdon. She will also discuss a few unusual omens that Victorians believed predicted certain doom.Thank you to today’s s ...  Show more

Sometimes beauty is pain is a complete understatement. And maybe it's time we stop risking it all for the fit; because in this week's episode of Thick & Thin, I discuss fashion trends of the past that led to the death of thousands. Thanks to our sponsors! This episode is brought ...  Show more

This week, we’re unraveling the fashion industry’s 19th century origins. Progress was everywhere… But with each apparently miraculous innovation came pain, illness—and even death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

How much do you know about the lethal price people have paid over the centuries to look fashionable? In today's episode Tom and Dominic are joined by Dr. Alison Matthews David to discuss the dark secrets behind the history of garments. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free ...  Show more

It's a Ridiculous History takeover! In honor of International Women's Day, join the hosts of the podcast Stuff Mom Never Told You for this very special episode diving into the depths of history's most ridiculous beauty and fashion trends. Learn more about your ad-choices at https ...  Show more