Clara tells Sabrina about the vibrant green hue that took Victorian society by storm, adorning everything from wallpapers to dresses. But behind the allure of this captivating colour was a chilling tale of deception, danger, and death.

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Crosscut - Arsenic: Victorians' secret

Smithsonian Magazine - In Ancient Rome, Purple Dye Was Made from Snails

Racked.com - The History of Green Dye Is a History of Death

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