Tuberculosis and Culture
By the mid-1800s, tuberculosis had infected a staggering percentage of the global population, with a significant portion developing the disease. This period not only saw high mortality rates but also led to a bizarre cultural phenomenon where the pale, gaunt appearance of those afflicted became a fashionable trend among creative types. Notable figures like the Bronte sisters, Edgar Allan Poe, and George Orwell were among the many artists whose lives were touched by this deadly disease.In this clip
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