Our episode this week explores Victorian era mourning practices, like post-mortem photography and the strict mourning rituals that shaped how 19th-century families remembered and honored their dead.

Far from being purely macabre, these practices include societal customs and cherished keepsakes, reflecting a culture tragically struck with repeated losses. Join us as we discuss how love and grief were preserved long after life had ended.

Thank you for joining us, we're so glad you're here!

Sources:

https://www.history.com/articles/post-mortem-photos-history

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