HIDDEN KILLERS | PROGRESS

Cinemavixion Review

Historian Suzannah Lipscomb guides us through a chilling exploration of domestic dangers across pivotal eras of British history in "Hidden Killers | Progress." This compelling compilation unearths the often-overlooked perils that accompanied societal advancements, from the Tudor period's hazardous innovations to the insidious threats within Victorian homes. Lipscomb meticulously examines the toxic materials and dangerous designs that permeated everyday life in the Edwardian era and the post-war decades, revealing how progress itself could harbor hidden killers. The series offers a fascinating, albeit unsettling, perspective on the evolution of domestic spaces and the constant negotiation between comfort and hazard. It is a stark reminder that even the safest-seeming environments can hold unexpected dangers, making for a thought-provoking and engaging historical investigation.