Victorian Laughing Gas
Did laughing gas spark a huge cultural movement?
4.7 (18)
34 mins
Explore how a scientist’s curiosity led to the accidental rise of laughing gas parties in Victorian England. Discover the blend of science, pleasure, and culture that turned nitrous oxide into a social sensation. Learn about the deeper emotional and intellectual effects that fascinated poets, thinkers, and the elite.
Ep 1:
The Chemist Who Breathed Deep
Humphry Davy's obsessive quest to unlock nitrous oxide's secrets leads him into a custom-built breathing box, birthing a discovery that would transform science and society.
Ep 2:
Salons, Silk Bags, and Ecstasy
Victorian high society embraces laughing gas parties, where poets like Coleridge and Southey surrender to euphoric, ineffable highs behind the strict decorum of the parlor.
Discussions (12)
Layla
Level 3 · 9 mo agoIt’s actually insane they had laughing gas parties in Victorian salons wtf lmao. Imagine seeing your friends jumping over dogs 🤣🤣
Justin
Level 9 · 8 mo agoDavy locking himself in a box with 20 quarts of gas isn't science. It's just a glorified bender.
Demetrius
Level 6 · 8 mo agoPride is a lame excuse.
