Dyeing For Green

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Clara tells Sabrina about the vibrant green hue that took Victorian society by storm, adorning everything from wallpapers to dresses. But behind the allure of this captivating colour was a chilling tale of deception, danger, and death. See photos discussed in this episode on our instagram Follow us on tiktok for videos that cover a condensed version of each topic! SOURCES: Crosscut - Arsenic: Victorians' secret Smithsonian Magazine - In Ancient Rome, Purple Dye Was Made from Snails Racked.com - The History of Green Dye Is a History of Death The Paris Review - Scheele’s Green, the Color of Fake Foliage and Death Wikipedia - Scheele's Green American Duchess - A Little History of Arsenic Green Historic UK - Poison Panic Wikipedia - 1858 Bradford sweets poisoning Darthmouth Toxic Metals - The Facts on Arsenic The Atlantic - When Poison Was Everywhere Wikipedia - Carl Wilhelm Scheele National Library of Medicine - Arsenic in medicine: past, present and future Global Founders London - Dangerous Beauty: A Short History of Hazardous Cosmetics and Natural Alternatives Wikipedia - Marie Lafarge King 5 - This Washington study might make you think twice about your makeup choices The Guardian - Elon Musk was once an environmental hero: is he still a rare green billionaire? NDaephxirKIZY68HuvEw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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