# Marie Tussaud
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Anna Maria "Marie" Tussaud (French: [tyso]; née Grosholtz; 1 December 1761 – 16 April 1850) was a French artist known for her wax sculptures and Madame Tussauds, the wax museum she founded in London.
== Biography ==
marie tussaud was born 1 December 1761 in Strasbourg, France. Her father, Joseph Grosholtz, was killed in the Seven Years' War just two months before Marie was born.
15 - Waxing Dramatic
S03E15: Madame Tussaud and her famed museum of lifelike wax figures, and Grand Guignol, a pioneering theater at the forefront of shockingly realistic body horror.
Marie Tussaud’s exceptional talent brought a spark of (kind of creepy) life to the art and craft of creating wax portraiture, inviti…
Ep. 464 - White Hall of Kentucky
White Hall State Historic Site is located in Richmond, Kentucky, the Bluegrass part of the state. The site features the former home of one of the most reviled and celebrated men of his time, Kentucky legislator Cassius Marcellus Clay. He was a newspaper editor, politician, soldier and Southern eman…
HISTORY: The Origins of the Haunted House
In this week’s bonus episode, we’ll uncover the real-life inspirations behind some of the most famous haunted houses. From Marie Tussaud’s wax figures, to Disney’s Haunted Mansion, see for yourself how the idea of a haunted house has evolved over the past century.
Let us know what you think of the…
How The Great Depression started Haunted Houses - The History of Haunted Houses
In today's episode of History and Hearsay, we are discussing the history of haunted houses and how the depression gave us haunted houses. We even take it WAY back and talk about the influence that Marie Tussaud had on horror and how that became part of American halloween traditions. Did you know th…
Madame Tussauds' Chamber of Horrors: A Journey into True Crime, Dark History, and Our Macabre Fascination
In this episode of "If It Bleeds It Leads," we dive into the fascinating world of Madame Tussauds London and explore the dark history of its Chamber of Horrors. We are joined by Claire Tracy, from Madame Tussauds. She shares the story behind the chamber's origins, which can be traced back to Marie …
SSE 31: Marie Tussaud
Laura jumps in and tells us all about the woman that started the wax figure craze - Marie Tussaud!
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The Dark Truth About Madam Tussauds
Behind the current display of celebrity waxworks lies the dark and bloody history of Madam Tussauds.
Join Anthony and Maddy as they go back to the 18th century, when Marie Tussaud escapes the guillotines of Revolutionary France to carve (and mould) her fortune and legacy in wax.
This episode was ed…
Madame Tussaud and Her Chamber of Horrors
Living in Paris during the Revolution and Reign of Terror might not seem like the right place at the right time, but if your job is to make wax sculptures of heads, it’s kind of perfect.
In this episode we meet Marie Tussaud, and follow along as she creates a London institution.
Follow along as we:…
Blood and Wax - The Dark Origin of Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
In this episode, we peel back the velvet curtain on one of history’s most resilient and enigmatic figures: Marie Tussaud. While many know her name as a global brand for celebrity waxworks, the true story of the woman behind the mold is far more chilling, survivalist, and fascinating than a simple s…
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