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Ep 86 The English Rose: Toxic Beauty, Then and Now

This week on Medical Media Mixer, we sit down with Paula Crichton De Alba, director of the 2024 short horror film The English Rose, to explore one of history’s most disturbing intersections: the toxic beauty rituals of Victorian women. From arsenic complexion wafers sold in the Sears & Roebuck cata…

The Hardships Of Harvest Time In Edwardian Britain

It’s July in the tranquil Tamar Valley, and the Edwardian farm team faces their busiest month yet. Historians Ruth Goodman, Alex Langlands, and Peter Ginn must race against time—and the weather—to bring in the highly valuable cherry and potato harvests.Uploaded 29-10-25💚 Join the Absolute History c…

We Spent One Miserable Day As Edwardian Fisherman

Living the life of an Edwardian farmer isn't just about working the land—it's about working the sea! This month, Ruth Goodman is hunting for brown shrimp and building a fish smokery, while Alex and Peter join a traditional sailing trawler, the Key Wade, for a dangerous trawl. From cattle droving an…

What Was Taking A Vacation Like In Edwardian Britain?

Historian Ruth Goodman and archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn are living as Edwardian farmers for a year. The episode centers on preparing for the arrival of a paddle steamer full of tourists for Empire Day, a huge summertime bonanza. Uploaded 15-10-25💚 Join the Absolute History club to g…

Copper Mining: The Most Dangerous Job In 1900s Britain

Archaeologists Alex Langlands and Peter Ginn go down a copper mine, just a few hundred yards from their cottage, which was once the major source of Morwhellam Quay's wealth. Historian Ruth Goodman learns the art of lacemaking, visiting the town of Honiton, which became world famous for its lace. Th…

We Spent A Year Working As Victorian Farmers

Going to therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness. BetterHelp makes therapy simple, with 10% off your first month to help you get started: https://betterhelp.com/absolutehistory (In paid partnership with BetterHelp)Uploaded 27-09-25The documentary series "Victorian Farm" follows three historians…

The Insane Workload Of An Edwardian Farmer In Springtime

In Devon's tranquil Tamar Valley, archaeologists Alex Langland and Peter Ginn, along with historian Ruth Goodman, are living and working as Edwardian farmers for a year. In this installment, they tackle the arrival of spring in March, a crucial time for the farm's prosperity.Uploaded 01-10-25💚 Join…

Episode 191: Building Better Fashion, ft. ROWENNA MILLER

That's right! Former co-host Rowenna Miller is back again to discuss a worldbuilding topic near and dear to our hearts: fashion! How do you take clothing from bog-standard fantasy gear to something unique and specific to your world? We four are all, obviously, very fashionable when we choose to be…