Europe's Victorian Era was, in many ways, a study in contradiction. While society in general championed independent scientific research, institutions of the day rejected women as members. Seaweed collections became a way for these scientists to circumvent the dumb ideas of their day.
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02/18/22 • 51 min
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Ridiculous History - That Time Victorians Treated Seaweed like Pokemon
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Ridiculous History is a production of I Heart Radio. Welcome back to the show, Ridiculous Historians. Thank you, as always so much for tuning in. That's the one and only super producer, Mr Max Williams. Give him, Give him some hands. Uh, they don't have to pet, but don't don't throw hands. Don't hands put them together for him, or put your hands up. If you're not reserve your fisticuffs. Keep your hands in your pockets if you're gonna be throwing
That Time Victorians Treated Seaweed like Pokemon Top Questions Answered
Why was seaweed collecting popular in Victorian England and New England?
Seaweed collecting was popular in Victorian England and New England as a hobby to appreciate nature's beauty and serve as a form of women's empowerment.
Who engaged in seaweed collecting during the Victorian Age?
Women, including notable collectors like Queen Victoria and Margaret Gatty, engaged in seaweed collecting during the Victorian Age.
Why were Victorian women excluded from scientific clubs and institutions?
Victorian women were excluded from scientific clubs and institutions due to societal barriers and discrimination they faced in the scientific world of the time.
What materials were used to preserve seaweed in scrapbooks?
Seaweed was flattened, pasted onto pages, and even used for cyanotype prints in scrapbooks during the Victorian era.
How did seaweed exude a gelatinous material?
Seaweed exudes a gelatinous material that replaces adhesive, similar to okra's natural snot-like substance.
What caused the decline in popularity of seaweed collecting?
The decline in popularity of seaweed collecting during the Victorian era may be attributed to changing societal attitudes and modernism.
Where are Margaret Gatty's seaweed collections preserved?
Margaret Gatty's seaweed collections are preserved at St Andrew's University in Scotland.
What process was involved in collecting and preserving seaweed?
The process involved cleaning seaweed in saltwater, mounting it on special paper, arranging and trimming it, and then drying it under a weight.
Were there any humorous or insulting scientific names for things?
Yes, there are humorous or insulting scientific names for things, such as the species of Australian algae named Daddya pimeella after Margaret Gatty.
What other hobbies do the podcast hosts discuss?
The podcast hosts discuss their interest in niche hobbies like curling and diet tom arranging.
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