Object Details author Fitzharris, Lindsey 1982-Subject Lister, Joseph Baron 1827-1912 Contents Prologue : the age of agony -- Through the lens -- Houses of death -- The sutured gut -- The altar of ...

The photo was part of a set of late 19th century magic lantern (slide projector) images depicting staged scenes from "The Unlucky Present," a Scottish tale about a blacksmith rescuing a minister ...

19th-Century Doctors Prescribed a Dangerous Douche: Liquid Mercury. Written by Anndee Hochman. Medically Reviewed by Melinda Ratini, MS, DO on July 12, 2023. 4 min read.