Bizarre Facts About The Victorian Era

In the early years of photography, Victorians flocked to photo studios to take family portraits. But photography also gave families a new way to remember deceased relatives. These post-mortem photos, taken after death, helped grieving families memorialize their loved ones. Many Victorians would try as hard as they could to make their relatives look like they were still alive — either by forcibly propping them up or presenting them as if they were sleeping.