The Devil's Dinner Hour

Welcome to The Devil's Dinner Hour! Your source for everything Victorian and strange. I'm Evelyn James and I'll be your guide down the dark alleyways and moonlit moors of Victorian England. Season Two is Coming Soon!

Episode 11- From Bloody Barber to Gentleman Artist- The Victorian Surgical Revolution 01/22/2021

Episode 11- From Bloody Barber to Gentleman Artist- The Victorian Surgical Revolution Prepare yourself for a night of gruesome amputations, crazy drug parties, and mental breakdowns. So, sharpen those knives and put on your best blood-soaked apron as we dissect the Victorian Surgical Revolution. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/17646863

Episode 10- The Ghosts of Christmases Past 12/30/2020

Episode 10- The Ghosts of Christmases Past The Christmas tradition of sharing ghost stories was beloved by many in Victorian, England. So, put on your warmest clothing as we explore a Victorian mid-winter, when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. Where ghosts roam and Scrooge groans a very un-merry, Humbug! /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/17367353

Episode 9- Slinging Ink: The Victorian Tattoo Craze 12/02/2020

Episode 9- Slinging Ink: The Victorian Tattoo Craze Roll up your sleeves, and let’s carve into the Victorian’s fascination and love for tattoos- that crossed both class and gender divides, empowering men and women alike to live their best lives and turn their bodies into living, breathing works of art. This episode has got liars, tigers and fairs, oh my! /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/17031188

Episode 8- Tales of the Resurrectionist: Medicine, Money & Murder 11/12/2020

Episode 8- Tales of the Resurrectionist: Medicine, Money & Murder Tonight's episode will be about the noble art of bodysnatching... with some murder and mayhem thrown in for good measure. There will be tales of graveyard hi-jinks, friendships to die for, and close curtain calls with death. So, please grab your nearest shovel so we can dig into the dark dealings of death and how much doctors were willing to pay in the name of science and discovery. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/16782350

Episode 7- Happy Hallowe'en 10/25/2020

Episode 7- Happy Hallowe'en A night full of tricks and treats! I’ll be carving my way into all the juicy bits that make up a Victorian Halloween. If you’re ready for a night of fiery fruity fun, then look no further. There’s a bowl of flaming raisins with your name on it. Looking for love? Who needs Tinder, when you’ve got the Magic Mirror Game. Nothing like the ghostly apparition of a future flame to set your heart ablaze. If you haven’t guessed already, this will be a fun one. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/16533581

Episode 6- Memento Mori- Postmortem Photography 10/11/2020

Episode 6- Memento Mori- Postmortem Photography Death, Daguerrotypes and Posing Stands, Oh My! Tonights episode is all about the wonderfully disturbing world of postmortem photography. So grab a spoon to lift up those eyelids as we explore death in all of its copper-coated glory and expose some myths in the process. The Victorian word of the day is sure to leave you feeling a bit buzzed. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/16352507

Episode 5 - Feast of Blood - History of the Penny Dreadful 09/27/2020

Episode 5 - Feast of Blood - History of the Penny Dreadful Grab a lantern to light the way, as we explore the gory and gothic world of Penny Dreadfuls. Meet creatures that slash people to bits, murderous bakers, killer vampires, and unscrupulous neer-do-wells. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/16168889

Episode 4 - Who Wants the Redhead? - The Strange Victorian Spectacle of Spouse-Selling 09/12/2020

Episode 4 - Who Wants the Redhead? - The Strange Victorian Spectacle of Spouse-Selling Tonight we will be heading to the Victorian Market place to sell our (no-longer) loved ones. So, if you have someone who has been driving you batty, feel free to throw a rope around their waist and bring them along to experience what it was like for the Victorians to sell their spouse. Maybe you'll even draw the attention of a new lover along the way.Don't forget to stick around until the end of the episode for a Victorian slang term that's sure to leave you in a good mood. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/15985376

Episode 3- Spirits and the Supernatural- The Victorian Spiritualist Movement 08/30/2020

Episode 3- Spirits and the Supernatural- The Victorian Spiritualist Movement Prepare yourself for an evening of haunted history, mesmerism, crystal-gazing and ghostly possession. Please join hands as we call upon some friendly phantoms to find out why the Victorians were so fascinated with the spirit realm. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/15806018

Episode 2 - Deadly Devotion - Killer Victorian Beauty Trends 08/14/2020

Episode 2 - Deadly Devotion - Killer Victorian Beauty Trends Welcome to the strange and often deadly world of Victorian beauty. In this episode, you'll find out what some of the hidden and not so hidden) ingredients were in beauty products of the era, as well as, discovering a whole new meaning for the saying, "Dressed to kill". At the end of the episode, the Victorian slang term I'll teach you is sure to add a little sweetness to your day. So kick back, relax, and pamper yourself with some handsome history! /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/15610442

Episode 1 - Mummies and Murder - Victorian Egyptomania 08/02/2020

Episode 1 - Mummies and Murder - Victorian Egyptomania Looking for a fun night in? Well, look no further because you are cordially invited to attend...a Mummy Unwrapping Party. /episode/index/show/devilsdinnerhourpod/id/15436826

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