HOW NEW ELECTRICALS MADE THE EDWARDIAN HOME A DEATHTRAP | HIDDEN KILLERS | ABSOLUTE HISTORY

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The advent of the 20th century, under Edwardian rule, heralded a period of remarkable innovation, promising to revolutionize domestic life. This documentary delves into the double-edged sword of these new technologies, exploring how advancements like electricity, refrigeration, and novel materials, while intended to enhance convenience, frequently became agents of danger. Dr. Suzannah Lipscomb guides viewers through a fascinating, and often chilling, exploration of how the enthusiasm for untested products, such as asbestos socks and radioactive toothpaste, led to unforeseen and deadly consequences. The film masterfully illustrates the precarious balance between progress and safety, highlighting the lingering impacts of this era's rapid embrace of the new on contemporary life and health.