Honorable Mentions: Vintage Health Hints

10/09/21 • 11 min

Forgotten Stories: Historical Crimes and the Unusual

This week the girls discuss the problematic ways of a school for deaf girls, a missing bridegroom, some hints for good health, a cow that birthed seven calves, and a death by hypnotism case. Tune in this week to hear more!

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#75 The Great Stink of London

This week Cathryn tells the story of the waste disaster experienced by London in the 1850s. This event was not only a massive public safety issue but also had effects on governmental function. It also happened to effect disease transmission understanding today and the current sewer situation the city faces.

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#76 The Harmony Society

After facing persecution from the German government and Lutheran church over his religious teachings, a man by the name of Johann Georg Rapp was forced to flee his country to the United States with his followers in tow. Once in America, the group was free to build their self-sustaining, utopian society in preparation for the Second Coming. Although the group had their quirks such as practicing celibacy and eating five meals a day, they were very hard workers and their endeavors paid off greatly. Tune in to hear Elisabeth spill the details on this early cult!