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Crimes, Curiosities, and Corsets episodes
- Trapped in the Spotlight
In Crimes, Curiosities, and Corsets' debut episode, we uncover how 19th-century Europe’s obsession with spectacle trapped Black women in a paradox—hyper-visible yet erased. Sarah Baartman, paraded as the “Hottentot Venus,” was objectified in life and even in death, while the Dahomey Amazons were reduced to colonial curiosities, their power commodified.
Through their stories, we reveal how race, gender, and spectacle culture intertwined to police and dehumanize Black women—turning visibility into control. But within these tales of exploitation lies resistance, a legacy that refuses to be silenced.
17 min
About Crimes, Curiosities, and Corsets
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What if the very women society tried to silence became the stars of its most scandalous tales? Step into Crimes, Curiosities, and Corsets, where we uncover the compelling stories of Black…
women who boldly defied societal constraints, turning scandal into a powerful narrative of resistance and resilience. Join me as we illuminate their remarkable journeys and challenge the dominant narratives that have long overlooked their voices.