Tributaries

Death and Dying in the Victorian Era


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Happy Halloween, from the Museum of Science and History!  In honor of All Hallows Eve, we talked to Taylor Hopkins about the superstitions and customs surrounding death and dying in the Victorian Era.  These traditions, from stopping clocks to selfies with the dead, may seem strange, but they have shaped the way we think about funerals and mourning, and are the origins of phrases such as "saved by the bell."  Music by Purple Planet, Peter Zastoupil, and Sully Allen.
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