What do you think about when you hear the word “Victorian”? As people who belong to the twenty-first century, we have been exposed to hundreds and thousands of movies that showcase long and frilly dresses, corsets too tight for breathing, and of course, the adventures and perils of Victorian courting.
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The Victorian era was a momentous period in British history. Named after Queen Victoria, this period lasted almost 70 years from the year 1837 to 1901. The Victorian age is known for revolutionary innovation and thriving culture and its rigid practices regarding social etiquette. However, the Victorian era was also a period when strange trends began to take over. If you wish to know more about some of the darkest trends from the Victorian era, then we’re here to spill the tea!