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Walking Haunted Aquarium: From Victorian Public Tanks to Mobile Spooky Displays
In this episode, Josh Linsk explores the evolution of the walking haunted aquarium—from Philip Henry Gosse’s 1850s public tanks to contemporary interactive installations. He examines how Victorian fascination with marine life, costume art, and commercial interests converged to create a mobile spooky spectacle that continues to shape Halloween culture today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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