In this episode of Grave Mortality, we explore the dark origins of public health, focusing on the sanitation issues of Victorian London and the cholera epidemic that catalyzed significant reforms. We discuss the grim realities of life in 19th century London, the key figures like Edwin Chadwick and Jon Snow who contributed to public health advancements, and the evolution of public health understanding from miasma theory to germ theory. Our conversation highlights how historical events shaped modern public health practices and the importance of addressing environmental factors in health.