The podcast episodes on 'Who Was Jack the Ripper?' and 'The 1854 Broad Street Cholera Outbreak' both provide insights into the conditions of 19th century London, particularly the Whitechapel district where the murders and cholera outbreak occurred.
The historical context of Who Was Jack the Ripper? examines the social and economic factors of Whitechapel, a densely populated area with high levels of poverty and crime, which set the stage for the Ripper's victims. Similarly, the The 1854 Broad Street Cholera Outbreak episode delves into the poor sanitation and contaminated water sources that contributed to the devastating epidemic.
These episodes highlight how the evolving city of 19th century London, with its stark disparities and public health challenges, shaped the conditions for these notable historical events.