Author: Ben Campbell

The Victorian era only lasted from 1837 to 1901, but it is still considered an important period in history, as during these 63 years, the world experienced several drastic changes. While there are several incredibly interesting aspects of the Victorian age, one of the most fascinating is the food that they ate, most of which is now considered exceptionally strange. Understanding the Victorian Era Source: Wikipedia The Victorian period is known as a time of extreme class divide, the expansion of the British Empire, and a new appreciation for fashion. But what’s especially interesting to many academics, anthropologists, and gastronomes…

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The true identity of the mysterious 19th-century serial killer Jack the Ripper continues to garner attention to this day, over a century later. For five years, this dark figure terrorized people in London and was never brought to justice.  One theory that’s become increasingly popular in recent years is that the serial killer was none other than Prince Albert Victor, the Duke of Clarence. Who Was Jack the Ripper? Source: Wikimedia Commons During the tail end of the 19th century, a serial killer, later known as Jack the Ripper, began murdering sex workers in the Whitechapel district of London. Only…

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