SciShow
Victorian Pseudosciences: Solving Murders with Eyeballs
In the 1800s, Wilhelm Kühne created an image of a window from the eyes of a rabbit. Was this technology applicable to humans? Hosted by: Michael Aranda
Great Big Story
The Victorian era's version of Tinder, escort cards
Dive into the history of Victorian flirtation with escort cards, the cheeky predecessors to modern dating apps.
PBS
The Original Urban Legend: Spring-heeled Jack
19th century London and the hunting ground of Spring-Heeled Jack. The fire-breathing, wall-leaping, claw-wielding devil attacked women in their homes and in the streets, terrorizing England for more than 50 years. Learn how Spring-Heeled...
Weird History
Craziest Victorian Era Occupations
Sure, your hipsters and your steampunks may love cribbing Victorian style, choosing to remember the pennyfarthings and top hats that look so fun on a Pinterest page, but let's face it: in those days if you weren't a member of the...
Weird History
The Real Alice In Wonderland Lewis Carroll Had an Unusual Relationship With
You're probably more likely to know Charles Lutwidge Dodgson as British author Lewis Carroll. He wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. But what you may not know is how close a relationship he...
Weird History
The Deadly Trail of Arsenic Through History
Arsenic: it’s been called the “king of poisons” and the “poison of kings.” And for good reason – it has a lengthy, storied history, one full of mysterious poisoners and sometimes less-than-sympathetic victims. It's been a tool for...
Mythology & Fiction Explained
Spring Heeled Jack: The Demon Terror of London (Victorian Folklore Explained)
Mythology & Fiction Explained explores the stories behind the Victorian demon bogeyman, Spring Heeled Jack
Oxford Comma
The Inspirational Power of a Minute: Kipling's "If-"
Welcome to a summary, reading, and analysis of the inspiring Victorian/Edwardian poem "If-." In "If-" Rudyard Kipling (who also authored such classics as The Jungle Book). One of the most well known poems of all time, "If-" teaches a...
Curated Video
Victoria & Albert Brought to Life: History & Facial Re-Creations Revealed
Queen Victoria and her consort Albert have one of the most fascinating stories in English history. Victoria came to the throne at only 18, after a sheltered childhood. The handsome Albert of Saxe Coburg was an instant attraction for...
Weird History
What Dating Was Like In the Victorian Era
Dating in the Victorian era in America and in Britain meant navigating through a fog of modesty, prudence, ritual, corsets, top hats, calling cards, and your inner voice feverishly whispering etiquette book platitudes: "There is no...
Weird History
What Was Up With Those Victorian Skirts?
Crinolines put the hoop in the Victorian-era skirt. For two decades, women wore crinolines - lightweight cages attached to their waists - under their clothing to create a wide, bell-shaped silhouette. Thanks to crinolines, hoop skirts...
Curated Video
How the Evergreen Tree Became a Symbol of Christmas
Victorian Christmas part 1 During the Victorian era, Christmas evolved to become a family-oriented holiday and the tradition of the Christmas tree began! Learn how an image of Queen Victoria popularized the evergreen tree as a symbol of...
Weird History
Weirdest Aspects Of Victorian Etiquette People Observed
The Victorian era saw the advent of numerous political reforms, social changes and the world’s first industrial revolution. However, the Victorians had some other, stranger customs whose common observance died out long ago. These weird...
Weird History
Victorian Era Foods
What did it mean to eat like a Victorian? There was no single culinary experience in the 19th century. Just like the era itself, Victorian Britons had diverse tastes and habits, and the food they consumed often reflected their ingenuity....
Weird History
Hygiene In The Victorian Era
When you peel back all the layers of silk and lace, you'll discover that the Victorians were actually pretty gross.
Curated Video
The Fascinating History and Uses of Arsenic
This video provides an overview of arsenic, a metalloid element. It discusses its history, uses, and toxicity. It also highlights its presence in various products and its potential role in our diet. The video emphasizes the importance of...
Bridgeman Arts
Re-enacted scenes of early recording studio. Demo of recording to members of public.
Clip 2 from Au Creux des Sillons. French language film about the history of sound recording made in 1958 with the help of Pathe-Marconi. Shows the process of manufacturing vinyl discs from studio recording to factory. Historical...
Bridgeman Arts
R100 Airship construction, aerial shots London, C19th engineers, battleships
Clip from Centenary, an award-winning documentary (BISFA Gold Award 1967 best UK documentary) made by Peter Baylis & John Edwards, a duo who won BISFA Gold for a record-breaking three years running. 'Centenary' was sponsored by Vickers &...
Timelines.tv
Timelines Tv: History of Britain: Changing Lives: Cities Transformed
Looks at cities of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain and the ways in which they were transformed from dirty slums to a sanitized emblem of civic pride during the 19th century. [8:17]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Room: 1840 1890
This video [3:36] brought to you by Tate.org.uk Curator Alison Smith explores the period 1840-1890. Learn more about the art featured in this video: - Emily Mary Osborn, Nameless and Friendless. "The rich man's wealth is his strong city,...