About this episode
For at least two centuries, the tale of Sweeney Todd has delighted and terrified us to our very core, but has left us with some questions. How did this legend begin? Was Sweeney Todd a real person? Join as we dive deep into the mysterious and thrilling history of the most famous barber of all time. Collection of dime novels and penny dreadfuls - Stanford LibrariesBarry Ono collection of Penny Dreadfuls - The British LibraryPBS - Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet StreetThe Wonderful and Surprising History of Sweeney Todd by Robert L. MackBBC - Press Office - Sweeney Todd Man or Myth?Robert Pickton Case | The Canadian EncyclopediaHuman remains from Pickton farm may have reached food supply - The Globe and MailThe demon barber of Calais, a 17th century Sweeney Todd THANKS TO OUR TO PATREONS! We couldn't do this without you. Extra special thanks especially to the following patrons:Matthew AronoffDennis BaretteHaley LampBecome an official Morbuddy: patreon.com/themorbidmuseum Follow us on IG: @themorbidmuseum Email us at themorbidmuseum@gmail.comArtwork: Brittany Schall Music: "Danse Macabre" by Camille Saint-Saens, performed by Kevin MacLeod