Victorian era

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, Victorian era has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know. In the episode "Was Dr Crippen Wrongfully Executed?" on Georgia Marie, the Victorian era is referenced to provide historical context that influenced societal norms before the Edwardian era. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding this period without imposing modern-day standards. Additionally, in the Stuff You Should Know episode "Selects: How Miniature Golf Works," the Victorian era is mentioned, highlighting its relevance in discussions about leisure activities.

In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901, although slightly different definitions are sometimes used. The era followed the Georgian era and preceded the Edwardian era, and its later half overlaps with the first part of the Belle Époque era of continental Europe.