The Victorians Odd Obsession With Death

The Victorian Era lasted from 1837 – 1901. It was known as the Second English Renaissance and the Beginning of Modern Times, but it is perhaps most famous for its bizarre preoccupation with death. As an example, Victoria, the reigning queen of that era, mourned the loss of her husband, Prince Albert, for forty years. … Read moreThe Victorians Odd Obsession With Death