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Miasma Theory

  • The Odour of Sanctity: When the Dead Smell Divine

    The Odour of Sanctity: When the Dead Smell Divine

    If corrupt smells are a sign of a corrupt nature, what happens when a holy person dies? It is in this Western mind-body dualism that the concept of the Odour of Sanctity is born.

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  • The Scented History of the Plague: A Primer

    The Scented History of the Plague: A Primer

    Hello my beloveds, over the next few posts we will be discussing the history of the plague, miasma, and their impact on olfactive culture. This turned into a gigantic undertaking so instead of dropping a 10,000-word brick in your inboxes I’ll be breaking up our tale over several posts. Before we get into the super

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