Grave Wax, Corpse Liquor and Kissing Dead Queens
Tags: History · Curiosity · Society
Curiosity led me to a preserved bishop, a missing relic and the odd habit of kissing dead queens. After finishing Ruth Scurr’s John Aubrey: My Own Life I reflect on 17th century attitudes to death. Read my John Aubrey Ruth Scurr review on grave wax, corpse liquor, Bishop Braybrook and the Great Fire of London bodies.
Rolly's Take
This blog beckons to those who share a fascination with the peculiar intersections of history, mortality, and the human experience. It speaks to the curious souls who find beauty in the macabre and revel in the stories that linger long after life has faded. Readers who appreciate the art of storytelling infused with erudition will resonate with its exploration of 17th-century attitudes towards death — a time when the morbid was met with intrigue rather than horror. Here, amidst grave wax and whispers of the past, one uncovers not just facts, but the rich tapestry of human curiosity woven through centuries.