Poison sweets, criminal misdeeds and a sex scandal involving the Prime Minister. Join us for the first series of History's Greatest Scandals, where we're delving into the murky underworld of the Victorians. I'm Ellie Cawthorn, and along with historian Professor Rosalind Crone, I'll be taking a journey through the back streets of 19th century Britain to explore the darker side of Victorian life.
We'll be sneaking into private parlours, descending into candlelit mines, frequenting grim workhouses and paying a visit to an unscrupulous confectioner. to uncover some of the biggest scandals of the day and explore what they can reveal about the Victorian age. Just search for history's greatest scandals to listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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