Death And Desert

Box of Oddities Live Fall Tour Info And Tickets Here Step into the delightfully strange with this episode of The Box of Oddities Podcast, where death and dessert collide in the most unexpected ways. First, explore the eerie world of Victorian funeral mourning practices—a time when grief wasn’t just worn on your sleeve but woven into jet-black dresses, elaborate rituals, and some downright unsettling traditions. Some even killed the mourners. Then, discover how tuberculosis and other infectious diseases didn’t just change medicine—they helped give birth to the ice cream cone. Yes, you read that right: deadly epidemics paved the way for your favorite summer snack. It’s a journey from sorrow to sprinkles, as Kat and Jethro unwrap history’s weirdest intersections of mortality and milkfat. Perfect for fans of bizarre history, dark humor, and unexpected origin stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices