The Victorian era’s obsession with the natural world had a tremendous impact on 19th century society, with natural history influencing everything from scholarly pursuits and hobbies to literature, fashion, and interior design. One offshoot of this craze was the rise of taxidermy as… Read More ›
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And Mine Lippes Blaken: 5 Medieval Medical Conditions That Made You Look Like a Zombie
Greetings, year-long Halloween fiends! Drew from FrightProps here – I’m one of the weirdos working behind the scenes at a Halloween prop making company based in the frozen wasteland of Minneapolis. I’m also the goony force behind the FrightProps blog…. Read More ›
Precious Bones: The Jeweled Martyrs of Ancient Rome
In the late 16th century, a collection of skeletons was unearthed from catacombs below the foundations of Rome. Believed to be the remains of early Christian martyrs, these holy relics were collected and redistributed to European churches during the Counter-Reformation,… Read More ›