Dispatches from the Curiosity Shop 30: Teratomas and Jenny Hanovers: Both made of parts that just shouldn’t be there. (But you wanted a tumor with teeth that can think and/or a creepy taxidermy mermaid, right?)
S02E15: Catacomb saints and the Sedlec Ossuary.
Here for all of your bejeweled skeleton and fancy skull garland needs!
Dispatches from the Curiosity Shop 29: If you were in search of questionable Victorian sex tips or an array of nicknames for all of your condom and penis-naming needs, we’ve got you covered like a french letter!
S02E14: The doctor-prescribed history of condoms and vibrators.
From “American tips” to hysteria treatments (and, somehow, maybe also bees), the history of getting off is exactly as awkward as you think it is.
Dispatches from the Curiosity Shop 28: The queer language of flowers and the intricate art of queer signals and hanky codes!
S02E13: The history of Summer Solstice celebrations, rituals, and crafts.
You like fire, right? Because, honestly, you’re going to need to like fire for this one.
Travel back in time to meet the queer communities that paved the way for ours!
S02E12: Historical queer love letters and lavender languages past and present.
Mercury poisoning, mad hatters, and the actual inspiration for the character we all know today.
S02E11: Dr. Cyr, the father of School Bus Yellow, and the concerningly yellow canary girls of WWI.
The origin story of a shockingly young Tooth Fairy and some international options for disposing of your baby teeth.
S02E10: Dentures and false teeth throughout history and street dentist Painless Parker. Chipped porcelain, cocaine, and an actual dental circus with a side of rehab? Obviously, we’re in.