From the occult to freak shows, uncover the stranger side of the Victorians

Weird History of the Victorians opens up the lesser-explored sides of the 19th century

From model villages to taxidermy and freak shows to occult beliefs, how new history special explores everything strange, odd and bizarre about the Victorians. Delve into the world of bare-knuckle boxing, what baby farming was, why vinegar valentines became popular and so much more.

Weird History of the Victorians lifts the lid on the 19th century, often depicted as strait-laced, to reveal the more outlandish and colourful side of the era and what it was like to live through it.

With expert insight, deep-dive features and illustrative breakdowns, this is a comprehensive reexamination of the Victorian Age in all its complexity and peculiarity.

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